HUGHES Telematics Appoints Anne Marie Marx Senior Director of Product Launch

ATLANTA, May 15, 2008 -- HUGHES Telematics is pleased to announce that Anne Marie Marx has been appointed Senior Director of Product Launch. In this position, Marx will work alongside the company's automotive partners in launching its telematics solutions into the marketplace.

"Anne Marie's knowledge of automotive telematics programs and experience in managing complex launch initiatives will ensure successful product launches for HUGHES Telematics and its automotive partners," said Erik Goldman, President of HUGHES Telematics. "The addition of Anne Marie to our team represents our continuing commitment to the success of our partners in bringing a new generation of telematics services to market."

Marx brings a wealth of telematics experience to HUGHES Telematics, having previously led program management activities in business and service development for OnStar. She was instrumental in preparing OnStar to launch in Shanghai, China while supporting other global regional launch assessments. During her OnStar tenure, Marx also was responsible for the successful integration and launch of OnStar across multiple product lines for General Motors.

Marx earned a Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Detroit. She will be based out of Detroit, MI.

About HUGHES Telematics

HUGHES Telematics (www.HUGHEStelematics.com) is a leader in developing the next generation of telematics solutions. The company designs, engineers and manages vehicle- and driver-centric solutions to increase vehicle value, ownership experience, convenience, efficiency and safety and security. Headquartered in Atlanta, HUGHES Telematics offers a portfolio of proprietary consumer, manufacturer, fleet and dealer services designed to set industry standards for intelligent vehicle interaction and information exchange.