AutomotiveStreetStyle.com and Wheel Concepts Nation Make New York Custom Car Show History

Automotive website AutomotiveStreetStyle.com and Wheel Concepts Nation present the New York City Custom Auto Show the first custom car show ever held in Manhattan.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 21, 2008 -- AutomotiveStreetStyle.com and Wheel Concepts Nation hosted the New York City Custom Auto Show (NYCCAS), the largest custom auto show in New York City history on Sunday, May 19th 2008 at Pier 94. Over 4,000 people attended the first custom car show of its kind ever hosted in Manhattan. Martin Cadillac and Rides were presenting sponsors of the New York City Custom Auto Show.

Rob Gullery with Jerome Williams at NY Custom Auto Show.

The show was a huge success with over 400 highly customized cars and members from the largest car clubs in the Tri-State area. The NYCCAS boasted 5 auto pavilions with luxury/exotics, import tuners, classic, after-market customs, trucks, SUVs and Donks.

"This week we launched the revised AutomotiveStreetStyle.com site, rolled out our new interactive trailer and also made history by producing the New York City Custom Auto Show, that's a good week for us." said former NBA star Jerome "JYD" Williams owner of AutomotiveStreetStyle.com. "New York car enthusiasts have their own style and have wanted a car show in the city for years," he added. "Leave it to Wheel Concepts Nation and AutomotiveStreetStyle.com to make it happen."

New York celebrities with a passion for cars dropped through the show to check out the custom car action. Celebrities that attended included recent Donald Trump Celebrity Apprentice and actor Stephen Baldwin, Hip Hop stars such as Yung Berg, Maino, Buckshot, Marley Marl and closed with Hip Hop Virtuoso and automotive aficionado Swizz Beats.

AutomotiveStreetStyle.com also rolled out their brand new 45' interactive trailer that was positioned next to the Cooper sound stage. The double stack trailer is equipped with two 42" Plasma TVs, sound system, DVD players, Nintendo Wii and a VIP filming lounge.

"Today our team made a dream come true for the friends, family and customers of Wheel Concepts Nation," said Rob Gullery, President and CEO of Staten Island based Wheel Concepts one of the largest full service custom auto shops in the Northeast. "We'll do it again on July 20th in Edison, NJ at the Wheel Concepts Nation Custom Auto & Bike Showdown with Drift and Bike exhibitions," said Gullery.

Former NBA star Jerome Williams connected with Rob Gullery and Wheel Concepts while playing for the New York Knicks and filming his former cable broadcast show "Make it Hot". The two have continued to grow their partnership expanding their passion for the automotive industry into improving AutomotiveStreetStyle.com, producing three custom car shows in the Tri-State area and rolling out an interactive trailer tour.

"Love for custom cars crosses all demographics allowing AutomotiveStreetStyle.com and our events create places to come together globally," said Edward Cates spokesperson for Automotive Street Style, LLC. "Our team is innovating and connecting automotive enthusiasts with video, chat and live broadcasts about custom cars, cutting edge accessories and most importantly the people that own them." Cates added, "This allows us to deliver unprecedented value for our sponsors and partners through digital media, the trailer tour and custom car shows."

If you are interested in tickets, exhibiting or sponsoring the Wheel Concepts Nation Custom Auto & Bike Show please visit Wheel Concepts Autoshow Site

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Buick Enclave "Urban CEO Edition" Customized by Jerome "Junk Yard Dog" Williams Begins 2008 U.S. & Canadian Tour Exhibiting with GM

Jerome "Junk Yard Dog" Williams' (JYD) custom 2008 Buick Enclave "Urban CEO Edition" has been making the rounds in Canadian car shows including the Toronto Speed-O-Rama, the Canadian International Car Show February 15-24 and the Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show March 14-16, 2008. For two months the Urban CEO Edition Buick Enclave will be featured in Toronto's largest and best custom car shows exhibiting with GM.

Since his retirement from the NBA, Jerome Williams has gained recognition as a custom car designer and aficionado and was asked by Buick last year to customize the award winning Enclave for the SEMA 2007 convention.

"As an events producer, looking for features has always been a challenge. After working with Jerome Williams during the Speed-O-Rama Show in Toronto, it's obvious that his passion and work ethic on the court extends to the automotive culture." said Edmund Manasan, CEO of Racemode, Inc. and automotive industry enthusiast.

The Canadian International Car show is the next stop for the Urban CEO Edition Enclave February 15-24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

"Toronto is still like home for me and bringing the Enclave to the various Canadian shows is like sharing the next phase of my career and passion for custom cars with my Canadian family," said Williams. "I would like to thank GM Canada, Speed-O-Rama, The Canadian International Car Show, Performance World Custom Car and Truck Show and Race Mode, Inc. for bringing me and the Buick Enclave to town for the shows."

The Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show will also exhibit the Buick Enclave in the GM booth March 14-16 at the International Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

Jerome is also the owner and co-host (with Whitney Harchanko) of AutomotiveStreetStyle.com a web television channel that features the latest in after-market customs, the accessories that make them hot and the celebrities and enthusiasts who buy them.

"In 2008 we'll launch the AutomotiveStreetStyle.com National Trailer Tour that will showcase my designs including the Buick Enclave and my 1964 Chevy Impala," said Williams. The AutomotiveStreetStyle.com trailer has been custom designed to provide an interactive experience and includes; a plasma television, sound system, product kiosks and displays. "Our trailer creates an event wherever we go and we're looking forward to showcasing our team and sponsors," added Jerome.

AutomotiveStreetStyle.com also partners with Staten Island New York based Wheel Concepts Nation to present the largest Custom Car Show in the tri-state area by producing the New York City Custom Auto Show, May 18, 2008 at Pier 94.

"Together, AutomotiveStreetStyle.com and Wheel Concepts Nation provide a car show that will have over 400 custom cars including classics, luxury, exotic imports and monster trucks," said Rob Gullery, President of Wheel Concepts Nation. "Our show features vehicles that are owned and driven by some of the most devout automobile enthusiasts in the world and that sets the New York City Custom Auto Show apart from the rest."

AutomotiveStreetStyle.com is the premier online resource for custom cars, automotive reviews and after market vehicle products. Jerome Williams is the President & CEO of Automotive Street Style, LLC based in Bethesda, MD. Automotive Street Style, LLC is a Minority Business Enterprise.

For additional information on Jerome "Junk Yard Dog" Williams please visit AutomotiveStreetStyle.com .

If you are interested in tickets, exhibiting or sponsoring the New York City Custom Auto Show May 18, 2008 at Pier 94, please visit New York City Custom Auto Show Website.

For media, booking or customization inquires please contact:

Edward Cates
770.865.8170
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