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AAMP of America Begins Distributing Motorola's Award-Winning Hands-Free Bluetooth Car Kit Nationwide

Relationship Marks Motorola's Entry Into the Automotive Aftermarket with the 12-Volt Specialty Channel

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 3 -- Motorola, Inc. and AAMP of America announced today that they have signed a distribution agreement to provide consumers in North America with an easy way to locate a one-stop-shop to purchase Motorola's award-winning blnc(TM) Bluetooth Car Kit IHF1000 and have it professionally installed. Consumers should visit http://www.motorola.com/automotive or http://www.aampofamerica.com/ to find a qualified, local installer that can help them "trick-out their ride" with the latest must-have, wireless, in-vehicle hands-free accessory.

"Integrating hands-free technology into the car is a trend in the automotive industry and AAMP of America is leading the 12-volt specialty market by providing its nationwide customer base with a new profit opportunity," said Micah Ansley, president and CEO of AAMP. "Through our relationship with Motorola, AAMP of America dealers now have the ability to sell and install an automotive-grade, voice-operated car kit that provides drivers with a true hands-free and wire-free communication experience inside the car."

Demand for in-vehicle hands-free products is expected to increase as consumers become more familiar and aware of the capabilities of Bluetooth wireless technology and as they are required to use a hands-free products to comply with current, and possibly future pending, legislation.* According to IMS Research, nearly 15% of all mobile phones sold in North America in 2005 included Bluetooth wireless technology and that by 2009 this figure will increase to nearly 75 percent.

About AAMP

AAMP of America(TM) is a global supplier of car and home a/v accessories, installation supplies and markets under the brand names Stinger Electronics, Peripheral Electronics, Best Kits and Harnesses and Sound Quest. Peripheral Electronics is the leader in OEM integration technologies and provides mobile interfacing solutions for a multitude of applications. For more information please visit http://aampofamerica.com/ or call AAMP of America at 1-800-477-2267.

About Motorola

Motorola is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. In your home, auto, workplace, and all spaces in between, seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and information you need, anywhere, anytime. Seamless mobility harnesses the power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective and flexible communication. Motorola had sales of US $31.3 billion in 2004. For more information: http://www.motorola.com/ .

* Consumers should confirm with local authorities that a specific solution meets that locality's requirements.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license.