Fisker Automotive Recruits First North American Retailers to Represent Premium Green Brand

By Prne, Gaea News Network
Monday, March 23, 2009

IRVINE, California - Premium green automaker Fisker Automotive has appointed its first group
of North American retailers to market and service its luxury plug-in hybrid
vehicles, beginning with the US$87,900, 100mpg Karma sedan later this year.
Thirty-two award-winning retailers have confirmed their intent to carry the
Fisker marquee. The number puts the carmaker close to its goal of having 40
locations across the country by the end of June 2009.

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All Fisker retailers are well-established operations familiar with
premium brands, new technology and discerning clientele. Many are
family-owned, each is active in giving back to their communities, and all
understand the need to offer premium customers a vehicle that reduces
environmental impact. A full list can be found at www.fiskerautomotive.com

Fisker Board member Vic Doolan has been instrumental in guiding
development of the company’s retail network. Doolan led BMW NA and Volvo Cars
NA to record sales in the 1990s and 2000s, and in so doing built solid
relationships with top retail principals. “Our retail partners are our most
important assets,” he said. “To our customers, they are the face of the
company. For that reason, we’ve chosen those who will give Fisker owners the
comfort and confidence to drive the future.”

By keeping startup costs low and not requiring floor-planning beyond
demonstrator and display cars, Fisker is able to attract new franchises even
in tough economic times. President Obama’s recent pledge of US$2.4B to
support development of plug-in hybrid vehicles and battery technology is
added incentive.

Fisker showrooms will reflect the company’s concern for the environment
and their vehicles’ emission free capabilities. “They will be Eco-facilities,
not Ego-facilities,” Doolan said. Architecture calls for natural and
sustainable materials like wood and textiles. An available solar-powered car
port can keep demonstrator vehicles clean, dry, fully charged and ready to
go.

Fisker Automotive Retail Network, Charter Members:

Barrett Holdings, Inc. Charles Barrett San Antonio, TX
Bergen Jaguar Dennis Squitieri Bergen County, NJ
Bergstrom Corporation John Bergstrom Wisconsin
Borton Automotive Kjell Bergh Minnesota
Capitol Cadillac Company Daniel Jobe Maryland
Century Automotive Group George Jones Alabama
The Dorschel Automotive Group Richard Dorschel Rochester, NY
Elder Automotive Group Rob Elder Tampa Bay, FL
Fields Auto Group Dan Fields Illinois
Fields Auto Group Dan Fields Orlando, FL
Fields Auto Group Dan Fields British Columbia
Frank Kent Motor Company Corrie Churchill Fort Worth, TX
H.A. Ott Motor Cars LLC Chip Ott Philadelphia, PA
Jaguar of Great Neck Jack Weidinger Long Island, NY
M2 Motors, Inc. Bernardo Moreno Ohio
Manhattan Motor Cars Brian Miller Manhattan, NY
Marvin K. Brown Auto Center Dave Grundstrom San Diego, CA
O’Brien Auto Group Mike O’Brien Washington
Palm Beach Motor Cars Ltd. Robert Simpson Palm Beach, FL
Patrick Dealer Group Martin Stilwell Illinois
Price Family Dealerships Tom Price San Jose, CA
Price Family Dealerships Tom Price San Francisco, CA
Price Family Dealerships Tom Price Sacramento, CA
Rickenbaugh Cadillac Volvo Mary Pacifico-Valley Denver, CO
Roger Beasley Highline Group David Stein Austin, TX
Ron Tonkin Family of
Dealerships Ron Tonkin Oregon
Serra Automotive Joe Serra State of Michigan
Serra Automotive Joe Serra Pasadena, CA
Shelly Automotive Group Damon Shelly Orange County, CA
Sullivan Luxury Cars LLC Mike Sullivan Beverly Hills &
Santa Monica, CA
Ted Britt Auto Group Raymond Britt Northern Virginia
Warren Henry Automobiles Warren Zinn Miami, FL

ABOUT FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

Fisker Automotive, founded in 2007 by Fisker Coachbuild, LLC and Quantum
Technologies (QTWW), is a privately owned American car company producing
premium green automobiles. Global headquarters are located in Irvine, Calif.,
with Henrik Fisker as CEO. The company is backed by Kleiner Perkins Caufield
& Byers, Palo Alto Investors and the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). More
information is available at www.fiskerautomotive.com.

Inquiries: Russell Datz

Phone: +1-714-888-4255 x116
Mobile: +1-917-678-8038
Fax: +1-714-888-4256

rdatz@fiskerautomotive.com

Source: Fisker Automotive Inc.

Russell Datz of Fisker Automotive Inc., +1-714-888-4255, ext. 116, Mobile, +1-917-678-8038, Fax, +1-714-888-4256, rdatz at fiskerautomotive.com; Photo: https://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090324/LA88356, Logo: https://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070905/LAW009LOGO, PRN13

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