The upcoming First Hawaiian International Auto Show will be previewed at the monthly Auto Lunch Bunch meeting at noon Tuesday at the Waikiki Yacht Club.

Guest speaker Dave Rolf, executive director of the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association, will update attendees on the March 18-20 show that is to feature 10 to 14 new models. Organizers advise that some freebies can be expected.

Kars at the Kurb will include the star of one of the Super Bowl commercials, the Chrysler 200 (versus rapper Eminem) and the new 2011 Dodge Charger, courtesy of Cutter Chrysler Dodge Jeep.

Reservations are required for head-count purposes and can be made by phone to Ed Kemper at 225-2965 or via e-mail to billmaloney15@aol.com. The $14.50 cash-only cost includes meal, drink and tip.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Feb. 26
Wounded Warrior Benefit Show and Shine at the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange. Setup begins at 2 p.m. with the show to commence at 4 p.m. For information, call 295-9891 or 257-6670.

Feb. 27
SCCA solo race at Aloha Stadium parking lot. For information, see www.sccahawaii.org

March 18-20
First Hawaiian International Auto Show at the Hawai’i Convention Center.

www.motortrendautoshows.com/honolulu/

March 19
SCCA Rally Cross, Kalaeloa Raceway Park. For information and event schedule, see www.kalaeloaracewaypark.com

March 27
Mustang Madness at McKenna Ford in Kailua, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your Ford-powered car to display. Advance registration is required.