First Florida Sale of Smart Car March 29 in West Palm Beach

Foreign Affairs Auto of West Palm Beach Receives First Shipment of European

Micro-Cars from Auto Pioneer ZAP

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 27 -- Automotive pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca: ZP) announced today the delivery of the first Smart Cars Americanized for ZAP to its authorized dealership in West Palm Beach, Florida. ZAP of Palm Beach, also known as Foreign Affairs Auto, is handing over the keys to its first customer on Wednesday, March 29 at 11 AM. For details, call 561-478-9999.

   WHAT:     First Florida Sale of US Compliant Smart Car Americanized by
             ZAP (www.zapworld.com)

   WHEN:     11 AM, Wednesday, March 29, 2006

   WHERE:    Foreign Affairs Auto/ZAP of Palm Beach1681 N. Military Drive,
             West Palm Beach, FL 33409(561) 478-9999

   WHO:      First Florida Customer for Smart Car Americanized by ZAP
             Foreign Affairs Auto, First ZAP Authorized Dealer in Florida

   WHY:      First Florida sale of US certified Smart Car to a consumer

             One of the world's most efficient internal combustion cars
             introduced by ZAP at a time of record U.S. gas prices