ATLANTA – www.AutoTrader.com's second season of AutoTrader.com DRIVE premiers on ESPN2 Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. EST. With new-car highlights from the recent Los Angeles Auto Show, the series will, for the first time, also be simulcast in High Definition on ESPN2 HD.

AutoTrader.com DRIVE is a television automotive showcase produced from four of the nation's most prestigious auto shows, including Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, and New York. The show gives ESPN viewers an inside look at the newest vehicles and automotive trends and technologies, including alternative fuels.

Viewers can also visit www.AutoTrader.com/drive to see additional exclusive footage from the auto shows, learn more about featured new models and concepts, and view the full listing of scheduled show air dates by clicking on the "Show Schedule" icon.

Hosting the show for 2007 is 12-year auto show veteran Tore Dietrich. Mark Wolocatiuk, chief instructor, Jim Russell Racing Schools, also joins the DRIVE team to provide performance reviews and analysis on high-performance vehicles.