Porsche Approved Certified Pre-owned Vehicles to Undergo New Inspection Process

ATLANTA--Jan. 3, 20051, 2005--Vehicle Inspection Services (VIS), one of the largest full-service vehicle inspection companies in North America, today announced an agreement with Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) to conduct dealership compliance audits for the PCNA Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program. The VIS Certified Used Vehicle Inspection Service is a unique program customized specifically for PCNA.

Under the terms of the agreement, PCNA will implement the VIS Inspection Program, which utilizes a staff of trained professionals as well as Dell handheld technology, to perform compliance audits at Porsche dealerships around the country. The program provides PCNA with critical information that helps to maintain the integrity of the Porsche brand amongst its Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles.

"At Porsche, it is critical that our Certified Pre-owned Vehicles are held to the same high standards as our new models," said Kevin Harvey, manager, pre-owned vehicles of PCNA. "The VIS inspection team will not only help us uphold our expectations for quality, but will also allow us to continue to deliver a superior product to our customers."

"Porsche Cars has developed an industry leading Certified Pre-Owned Program that adds another product line to an already impressive line-up," added Brent Sergot, vice president and general manager of VIS. "We are excited about the opportunity to play an integral role in this program."

About Vehicle Inspection Services

Vehicle Inspection Services, LLC, is one of the largest full-service vehicle inspection companies in North America. VIS performs vehicle inspection services for major auto manufacturers, financial institutions, leasing companies, warranty companies, and contract service administrators. The VIS operation center is located in Solon, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. Vehicle Inspection Services was recently acquired by DataScan Technologies, LLC.

About Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc., based in Atlanta, Ga., and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche vehicles for the United States and Canada. As a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c.F Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 200 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, marketing and training for its 204 dealers in North America. They, in turn, provide Porsche with best-in-class service.