SmarTire to Participate in International Commercial Vehicle Trade Show in Germany

RICHMOND, British Columbia, Sept. 19 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that it will participate in the 61st IAA Commercial Vehicles 2006 trade show in Hanover, Germany, September 21 through September 28, 2006.

The International Motor Show (IAA) is the industry's most comprehensive show, which makes it the international information and sales platform for those who develop, manufacture or use commercial vehicles. SmarTire will display its products with 750 of the world's leading commercial vehicle parts and accessories companies.

Dave Warkentin, vice president sales and marketing of SmarTire, said, "This is an excellent opportunity for us to expand our reach and contacts as well as showcase our products to potential customers and leading companies in the industry. As a result of scheduled meetings with representatives of commercial vehicle manufacturers at this major event, we are extremely confident that SmarTire will be adding to its commanding market position. We have been successfully building a solid portfolio of North American customers in this market sector, but the IAA Commercial Vehicle trade show provides us a perfect opportunity to expand our customer base to include manufacturers on a worldwide basis."

About the 61st IAA Commercial Vehicles 2006 Conference

The IAA will showcase companies that provide parts and accessories for light and heavy trucks, vans and buses, trailers and bodies for the most varied transport purposes, as well as suppliers of equipment for workshops and garages. For more information, visit http://www.driveriteltd.com/items_iaa_show_hanover_germany.php.

About SmarTire Systems Inc.

SmarTire develops and markets proprietary advanced wireless sensing and control systems worldwide under the SmartWave(TM) trademark. The company has developed numerous patent-protected wireless technologies and advanced tire monitoring solutions since it was founded in 1987. The company's proprietary SmartWave platform provides a foundation for the addition of multiple wireless sensing and control applications. The initial product release on the SmartWave platform is SmartWave TPMS, which leverages on the company's background and knowledge in tire monitoring solutions. SmarTire has offices in North America and Europe. For more information about SmarTire Systems Inc., visit http://www.smartire.com/.

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