HUGHES Telematics Named Best Embedded Telematics Service

Pioneering technology company recognized with 2008 Telematics Award for developing and introducing unique services to the consumer market

ATLANTA, May 21 -- HUGHES Telematics, the only independent end-to-end telematics service provider, has been named 'Best Embedded Telematics Service' at the 2008 Telematics Awards in Novi, Michigan. The award is designed to recognize and to reflect hard work, talent and potential in bringing real advances in telematics to market.

"It is an honor to be recognized for developing what we believe to be the best, most flexible telematics solution amid an expanding list of companies that have developed cutting-edge technologies of their own," said HUGHES Telematics president Erik Goldman. "As the industry evolves, we are committed to continually innovating in new ways to ensure we add daily value for drivers using our telematics system."

HUGHES Telematics is unique in its breadth and depth of consumer services across five service areas, including passenger safety and security, diagnostics, convenience, navigation and infotainment. In addition, the company provides services to automotive manufacturers and dealers to address cost of ownership and CRM opportunities, as well as fleet management services through its subsidiary NetworkCar. The company complements this list of existing offerings with a comprehensive services roadmap.

At last year's Telematics Awards, HUGHES Telematics was selected as the industry's leading newcomer, an award presented each year to the one company that creates the most market impact with a new business model or innovation.

The Telematics Awards are presented each year by Telematics Update magazine to launch their Telematics Detroit conference. Winners are selected by a panel of judges that includes top industry experts and analysts.

About Hughes Telematics

HUGHES Telematics (http://www.hughestelematics.com/) is a leader in developing the next generation of telematics solutions. The company designs, engineers and manages vehicle - and driver-centric solutions to increase vehicle value, ownership experience, convenience, efficiency and safety and security. Headquartered in Atlanta, HUGHES Telematics offers a portfolio of proprietary consumer, manufacturer, fleet and dealer services designed to set industry standards for intelligent vehicle interaction and information exchange.