GlobalAutoIndustry.com's China Auto Suppliers Group Expands Product Line by Offering Low Cost, High-Tech Telematics Solution from China

TROY, Mich.--Sept. 15, 2004--The China Auto Suppliers Group, a joint venture initiative of GlobalAutoIndustry.com and a consortium of China-based automotive companies, has expanded its product line by offering a low-cost, high-tech telematics solution for the automotive industry.

The telematics solution combines a GPS and wireless communication system (cell phone and e-mail), bluetooth technology, remote monitoring system, entertainment system, and a fully featured Microsoft Windows CE - all packed in a 1 DIN size. For more details, visit http://www.GlobalAutoIndustry.com/CASG_Telematics.htm.

According to a research report by Frost & Sullivan, the telematics market will reach a staggering value of $4.75 billion in 2009. Even more positive is a forecast by the Adventis strategy company that there will be a $4.2 billion telematics market by 2005, reaching $21.8 billion in 2010.

"We are very excited about offering this telematics system to the automotive community worldwide," states Michael DaMour, director of GlobalAutoIndustry.com, adding, "We believe the China Auto Suppliers Group is offering a high quality, multi-functional system that has the added advantage of low price."

"This is a proven product in the China telematics market with real on-the-road applications," said Dr. Wess Tao, the U.S.-based representative for the China Auto Suppliers Group, adding, "It represents another way that the China Auto Suppliers Group and GlobalAutoIndustry.com can help Western suppliers succeed globally."

About the China Auto Suppliers Group

This unique initiative offers U.S.- and Western-based suppliers a complete solution to matching their manufacturing needs with the appropriate supplier in China, along with U.S.-based warehouse and support.

The China Auto Suppliers Group includes over 2,000 Chinese system and component manufacturers supplying General Motors (in China and North America), SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation), FAW (First Automotive Works), Shanghai GM, Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Ford, Lear, TRW, Delphi, and others. Suppliers include the following manufacturing processes: electronic and electrical, plastic molding, insert molding, stamping, forging, die cast and machining.

Services available from the China Auto Suppliers Group:

-- Matching Western suppliers with appropriate Chinese suppliers

-- Competitive quotes from several qualified Chinese suppliers

-- Consulting services to help develop a strategy for Chinese production

-- Assistance arranging plant visits in China

-- Assistance in the PPAP process

-- EDI capability

-- Logistics assistance

-- Sourcing/supply chain consulting

-- U.S. warehouse to ensure just-in-time delivery

For more information on the China Auto Suppliers Group, please visit http://www.globalautoindustry.com/ChinaAutoSuppliersGroup.htm.

About GlobalAutoIndustry.com

GlobalAutoIndustry.com connects the worldwide auto supplier industry with the resources to effectively do business globally. Through the web site, www.GlobalAutoIndustry.com, auto supplier executives can find insight, solutions and strategies focused on doing business in the world's top automotive markets.

Monthly eJournals provide targeted information and insight on doing business in foreign markets and GlobalAutoIndustry.com Solutions provide effective international answers to suppliers' global business and operational needs.

Parent company, HCI Group Ltd., is based in Troy, Mich., with European headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

For more information contact GlobalAutoSourcing Director Michael DaMour at (248) 526-3312 or MDaMour@GlobalAutoIndustry.com.