Four 'Firsts' for Auto China 2010; New Energy-Driven Cars Expected to be the Stars of the Show

BEIJING, April 23, 2010 - The biennial Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (commonly known
as Auto China) opens at the China International Exhibition Center (Tianzhu)
and the China International Exhibition Center (Jinganzhuang) in Beijing on
April 23, 2010. Over 2,100 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions will
participate in the show, which boasts 200,000 square meters of floor space.

Auto China 2010's theme "For a Greener Tomorrow" will promote energy
conservation, emissions reductions and environmental protection. Four
"firsts" highlight this year's event:

1. Largest Show Ever: Auto China, for the first time, will be held
simultaneously at the China International Exhibition Center (Tianzhu) and the
China International Exhibition Center (Jinganzhuang). All 19 exhibition halls
and a large portion of the outdoor areas of the Tianzhu Center will be
utilized. The nearly 200,000-sq.m. event will be the largest to date.

2. "For a Greener Tomorrow" — Energy Conservation, Emissions Reductions
and Technology Innovation: As China becomes a global automotive leader, R&D
of new energy-powered vehicles is a major factor. Auto China 2010 provides a
platform for China's brands, boosting the transformation of China's
automotive sector.

The 95 new energy-powered vehicles being showcased at the show are
expected to turn heads. Many automakers will unveil newly developed
energy-saving, greener vehicles and showcase R&D and marketing of hybrid
vehicles, and outcomes surrounding applications of energy-saving and
emission-reducing features. The show combines the modern auto industry with
the latest green technologies.

3. Record Number of World Debuts and Concept Cars: 990 vehicles will be
on display, including 89 world debuts, of which, 75 vehicles are entrants
from China's automakers, 14 from multinationals. Asian debuts include 41 from
multinationals and 35 from China. Sixty-five concept cars will be exhibited,
including 37 from the multinationals. In addition, 95 new energy-powered
vehicles are expected at the event. Italy-based Ducati will make Asian debuts
for two motorcycles. The cars being showcased demonstrate Auto China's
philosophy — high quality goods on display, full range of makes, and
globalization of the sector.

4. Respected by Major Industry Players: The registration list shows that
most CEOs and members of top management from domestic and multinational
carmakers plan to attend.

Official website of Auto China: www.china-autoshow.com/2010bjx/En/

Hengjie Zhang, +86-10-8460-0166, zhanghengjie at ciec.com.cn ; NOTE TO EDITORS: Media registration: www.china-autoshow.com/2010bjx/En/MadiaReg.Asp