GlobalAutoIndustry.com China Seminar to Feature Special Presentation by Former White House China Expert Charles Freeman and Luncheon Interviews with Asia Pacific Executives from Magna International and BorgWarner

TROY, Mich.--Sept. 14, 2006--

"Key Strategies for Succeeding in China's Booming Auto Industry" Seminar to Take Place on September 21 in Detroit Area

GlobalAutoIndustry.com, the leading worldwide portal and intelligence source for the automotive industry, announced it will hold its 9th in a series of seminars on doing business in China. The event, "Key Strategies for Succeeding in China's Booming Auto Industry," will take place on September 21 at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy, Michigan.

The Seminar will feature the industry's leading experts on China from such companies as Magna International, BorgWarner, Metaldyne, Oracle, Baker & McKenzie LLP China, the World Bank, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Butzel Long, The China Alliance, In Other Words, Panalpina, Global Trade Development Group, Courland Automotive Practice and the Intellectual Capital Group.

In addition, the former White House China Expert, now Chairman of the China Alliance, will present "How to negotiate -- and Maintain -- the Best Deal for your Business in China."

"The Chinese automotive market and industry have become critical to an auto supplier's global footprint," states Ron Hesse, president of GlobalAutoIndustry.com, adding, "However, doing business in China requires a true understanding of the negotiating process, business culture, communications issues, laws, human capital, market scope, and more. Everyday, we receive numerous calls and emails from suppliers worldwide requesting assistance with various China challenges. This 'must attend,' networking Seminar will address these needs and provide real-world solutions."

A powerful lineup of speakers will address critical issues for auto suppliers venturing into China, expected to be the world's hottest automotive market for the next 20 years. Industry experts will discuss China automotive industry forecasts, business and legal structures, joint ventures and strategic alliances, component sourcing and purchasing, logistics and warehousing, labor and human resource issues, and more.

The Seminar will share valuable insight and research on (1) setting up operations in and succeeding in China's booming automotive industry, and (2) sourcing components and parts from China.

Throughout the day, a Chinese language trainer will be on hand to teach attendees key words and phrases in Mandarin Chinese to help get started doing business in China.

Sponsors of the event include Oracle, Baker & McKenzie, TradeCard, SSOE and PCCW Global.

The Seminar will be held at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy, Michigan. Cost to attend is $595 per person, which includes a free copy of the "Doing Business in China" CD.

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