Luxury Auto Market in China Remains Robust

Investor Conference Call, November 8, 2012

THE PULSE

Coleman Research Group is hosting a conference call to evaluate the outlook for the Chinese Luxury Auto Market. We’ll evaluate growth strategies for the German OEM leaders, market size, competitive forces, demographics, key brands and dealership dynamics. To register or for more information please contact Carla Sison at GRIEvents@colemanrg.com. Luxury Auto Market in China Remains Robust Premium Vehicle Segment Appears Immune to Market Dynamics Call Date: Thursday, November 8, 2012, 10:00 AM EST CRG Host: Michael Cohen CRG Expert: William Russo Founder and President Synergistics Ltd. About The Call Affluent Chinese car buyers shun Chinese brands in favor of blue-chip European premium brands. The Big Three German OEMs continue to dominate high-end sales with Audi offering the best-selling premium import. Premium vehicle (PV) sales increased 36% during the first nine months of 2012 and are expected to grow 15-20% annually through 2020, reaching 2.7M units over that timeframe. Automobiles are the number one priority for China’s high-end and middle class consumers but carmakers must keep pace with changing tastes and an increasingly competitive backdrop.     With our expert, Bill Russo, we’ll explore China’s premium car market and sales growth expectations for 2012 and beyond. We’ll evaluate the dominance of the Big German Three and the opportunity for smaller players to penetrate the market. We’ll assess Chinese consumer preferences, growth of the middle class and high net worth individuals. We’ll appraise how the Chinese demonstrate less brand loyalty than their U.S. counterparts, offering opportunities for new entrants. We’ll conclude with a look at how to leverage strategic dealer partners to accelerate market access.  CARLA SISON Vice President Global Research Intelligence 646-695-3281 MICHAEL COHEN Director Global Research Intelligence 646-783-6052 JESSICA OWEN-SMITH Research Manager Global Research Intelligence 646-307-8277 Coleman Research Group's expert is prohibited from disclosing any proprietary, confidential, or material non-public information, and will decline to answer any question that may lead to the disclosure of such information. The information in the GRI event series does not constitute advice as to the value of securities or as to the advisability of investing in, purchasing, or selling securities. Furthermore, neither members of the GRI team nor Coleman Research Group is acting as an investment adviser, and no information contained in the series should be construed as investment advice. Coleman Research Group, Inc., 120 West 45th Street, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10036 Tel: 212-223-0185 | Email: crg-gri@colemanrg.com | www.colemanrg.com