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GERMANY, ITALY, AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND National Edition Nina Sauer +49 69 9288 4646 [email protected]

JAPAN Kazuhiko Tanaka, Shinano International +81 3 3584 6420 [email protected]

KOREA Jung-Won Suh, Sinsegi Media Inc. +82 2 785 8222 [email protected]

CHINA & ASEAN Carol Xing +86 10 6569 2708 [email protected]

RUSSIA Arkady Komarov +7 495 987 3800 [email protected] 2008 Schedule of Issues National Edition

’ Automotive News Agency Commission There s a simple reason why is the must-read publication of the industry: we provide DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES Space sold in multiples of 1/4” per column with Rates effective Oct. 1, 2007 (Rate Card No. 75) 15% of gross billing allowed to recognized minimum space of one column inch. a competitive edge. We know our audience, and we deliver news about their competitors, customers and Four-color process rates for the most frequently agencies for space, color and position pro- Bleed ads: No extra charge for bleeds. suppliers, plus the data and information necessary to make informed decisions. used ad space units in regular issues are as follows: vided account is paid within 30 days of invoice date. All advertising should be provided in a Readers benefit from our proven expertise:Automotive rich, Newsessential content, well-written and well-edited in an digital format. For further instructions on engaging format -- the hallmark of . Four Color Process-Regular Issues how to prepare your digital advertisement Space Unit Dollar Volume Discount the “ ” ” and upload to Crain’s Digital Ad 70 Full” Page (276.2mm x 368.3mm) $19,930 Earned Discount Gross Dollar Volume Processing Center, please visit our website: Advertisers benefit from the visibility they get from being in industry book -- the one publication 0% $0 - $20,000 140” 2-Page ”Sprd (552.5mm x 368.3mm) 38,155 www.crain.com/digital_ad. that the entire automotive industry reads. 1% $20,001 - $50,000 40” 4 col. x 10 Jr” pg. (203.2mm x 254mm) 14,620 2% $50,001 - $85,000 Insertion Orders and Correspondence Automotive News 80 8 col. x 10 3% $85,001 - $120,000 Send to: Only delivers: Junior spread (406.4mm x 254 mm) 27,535 4% $120,001 - $150,000 Andrea Nickols G 5% $150,001 - $180,000 SalesAutomotive Department News A team of 50 editors and reporters worldwide -- experienced, specialized automotive writers covering 6% $180,001 - $210,000 the world for the North American automotive industry. Black & White Rates - Regular Issues 7% $210,001 - $245,000 1155 Gratiot Avenue G Space” Unit 8% $245,001 - $275,000 Detroit, MI 48207-2997 Hard news -- fair, timely and accurate. 70” Full Page ” (276.2mm x 368.3mm) $15,510 9% $275,001 - $400,000 E-mail: [email protected] 10% $400,001 - $600,000 Phone: 313-446-6031 G 40” 4 col. x 10 Jr pg. (203.2mm x 254 mm) 10,200 11% $600,001 - $900,000 Fax: 313-446-8030 35” 5 col x 7 ”Half pg. (254mm x 177.8 mm) 8,925 Incisive analysis --editorials, commentaries by staff and industry leaders, comprehensive data and lists. 13% $900,001 - $1,200,000 30 3 col x 10 (152.4 mm x 254 mm) 7,650 Digital media, proofs or copy G ” ” 15% $1,200,001 - $1,500,000 14 1 col x 14 (50.8mm x 355.6 mm) 3,570 Send to: Special features throughout the year, plus reference guides, supplements and themed editions ” ” 16% $1,500,001 - $1,800,000 10” 2 col x 5” (101.6 mm x 127 mm) 2,550 Terry Driscoll allowing advertisers extended reach to targeted audiences. 17% $1,800,001 - $2,500,000 1 1” col x 1 ” (50.8 mm x 25.4 mm) 255 18% $2,500,001 - $2,900,000 AutomotiveProduction DepartmentNews 80 8 col. X 10 20% $2,900,001 and above Junior” spread (406.4mm x 254 mm) 20,400 1155 Gratiot Avenue 140 2-page spread (552.5mm x 368.3mm) 31,020 Detroit, MI 48207-2997 A 40” (4 col. x 10”) space unit accommodates a E-mail: [email protected] standard publication 7” x 10” full page ad. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS Phone: 313-446-6062 Publication Trim size: 10 7/8” x 14 1/2” Special opportunities for 2008: Printing: Heat-set web offset Color Rates (other than black) - Regular Issues Binding: Saddle stitched These terms and conditions shall be deemed incorporated in every insertion Per Page Per Spread Paper Stock: Gloss coated, 36lb., basis weight orderAutomotive or space News contract tendered to (adsAAAA less Standard than 35 inches)Colors $1,925$1,445 $2,875$2,155 Line Screen: 120-line screen recommended unless modified by Edit Page Size: Full page is 70 column inches: written agreement signed by an officer Matched(ads less than Color 35 inches) $3,180$2,385 $4,260$3,195 5 columns wide, 14” deep. of Crain Communications (Publisher), Column width is 2” and shall supersede any inconsistent Four-color(ads less than Process 35 inches) $4,420$3,315 $7,135$5,350 Space is available in any number of columns or statements in such order or contract. For complete advertising information, Five Color (Four-color Process inches as desired, with limitations on depth as go to www.autonews.com/mediakit or plus(ads lessmatched than 35 color) inches) $6,790$5,095 $9,045$6,785 noted except that any ad exceeding 13” in consult our full media kit. depth run and be billed at 14” full column depth. Issue Date: September 15, 2008 Issue Date: May 19, 2008 Ask about printAutomotive and online Newscombination China Automotivediscounts with News Europe , Close Date: August 8, 2008 Close Date: April 11, 2008 Automobilwoche and . This special issue will commemorate General This special section will review ’s 50 Motors’ 100th anniversary. It will chronicle the years in the United States. It will profile 50 people and products that fueled a century of key people who made Nissan in America what innovation, performance andAutomotive style. For News more it is today.Automotive For more News information, contact information, contact your your regional sales Key To Symbols On The Calendar GfK Starch ” regional sales manager or visit manager or visit autonews.com/Nissan50 BonusAutomotive distribution News of All ads 14 or larger in autonews.com/GM100 at these issues are automatically industry events means your ad dollars included in a GfK Starch readership study, to go even further, and your ad makes gauge the effectiveness of the advertisement. even more good impressions. 2008 Schedule of Issues National Edition

’ Automotive News Agency Commission There s a simple reason why is the must-read publication of the industry: we provide DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES Space sold in multiples of 1/4” per column with Rates effective Oct. 1, 2007 (Rate Card No. 75) 15% of gross billing allowed to recognized minimum space of one column inch. a competitive edge. We know our audience, and we deliver news about their competitors, customers and Four-color process rates for the most frequently agencies for space, color and position pro- Bleed ads: No extra charge for bleeds. suppliers, plus the data and information necessary to make informed decisions. used ad space units in regular issues are as follows: vided account is paid within 30 days of invoice date. All advertising should be provided in a Readers benefit from our proven expertise:Automotive rich, Newsessential content, well-written and well-edited in an digital format. For further instructions on engaging format -- the hallmark of . Four Color Process-Regular Issues how to prepare your digital advertisement Space Unit Dollar Volume Discount the “ ” ” and upload to Crain’s Digital Ad 70 Full” Page (276.2mm x 368.3mm) $19,930 Earned Discount Gross Dollar Volume Processing Center, please visit our website: Advertisers benefit from the visibility they get from being in industry book -- the one publication 0% $0 - $20,000 140” 2-Page ”Sprd (552.5mm x 368.3mm) 38,155 www.crain.com/digital_ad. that the entire automotive industry reads. 1% $20,001 - $50,000 40” 4 col. x 10 Jr” pg. (203.2mm x 254mm) 14,620 2% $50,001 - $85,000 Insertion Orders and Correspondence Automotive News 80 8 col. x 10 3% $85,001 - $120,000 Send to: Only delivers: Junior spread (406.4mm x 254 mm) 27,535 4% $120,001 - $150,000 Andrea Nickols G 5% $150,001 - $180,000 SalesAutomotive Department News A team of 50 editors and reporters worldwide -- experienced, specialized automotive writers covering 6% $180,001 - $210,000 the world for the North American automotive industry. Black & White Rates - Regular Issues 7% $210,001 - $245,000 1155 Gratiot Avenue G Space” Unit 8% $245,001 - $275,000 Detroit, MI 48207-2997 Hard news -- fair, timely and accurate. 70” Full Page ” (276.2mm x 368.3mm) $15,510 9% $275,001 - $400,000 E-mail: [email protected] 10% $400,001 - $600,000 Phone: 313-446-6031 G 40” 4 col. x 10 Jr pg. (203.2mm x 254 mm) 10,200 11% $600,001 - $900,000 Fax: 313-446-8030 35” 5 col x 7 ”Half pg. (254mm x 177.8 mm) 8,925 Incisive analysis --editorials, commentaries by staff and industry leaders, comprehensive data and lists. 13% $900,001 - $1,200,000 30 3 col x 10 (152.4 mm x 254 mm) 7,650 Digital media, proofs or copy G ” ” 15% $1,200,001 - $1,500,000 14 1 col x 14 (50.8mm x 355.6 mm) 3,570 Send to: Special features throughout the year, plus reference guides, supplements and themed editions ” ” 16% $1,500,001 - $1,800,000 10” 2 col x 5” (101.6 mm x 127 mm) 2,550 Terry Driscoll allowing advertisers extended reach to targeted audiences. 17% $1,800,001 - $2,500,000 1 1” col x 1 ” (50.8 mm x 25.4 mm) 255 18% $2,500,001 - $2,900,000 AutomotiveProduction DepartmentNews 80 8 col. X 10 20% $2,900,001 and above Junior” spread (406.4mm x 254 mm) 20,400 1155 Gratiot Avenue 140 2-page spread (552.5mm x 368.3mm) 31,020 Detroit, MI 48207-2997 A 40” (4 col. x 10”) space unit accommodates a E-mail: [email protected] standard publication 7” x 10” full page ad. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS Phone: 313-446-6062 Publication Trim size: 10 7/8” x 14 1/2” Special opportunities for 2008: Printing: Heat-set web offset Color Rates (other than black) - Regular Issues Binding: Saddle stitched These terms and conditions shall be deemed incorporated in every insertion Per Page Per Spread Paper Stock: Gloss coated, 36lb., basis weight orderAutomotive or space News contract tendered to (adsAAAA less Standard than 35 inches)Colors $1,925$1,445 $2,875$2,155 Line Screen: 120-line screen recommended unless modified by Edit Page Size: Full page is 70 column inches: written agreement signed by an officer Matched(ads less than Color 35 inches) $3,180$2,385 $4,260$3,195 5 columns wide, 14” deep. of Crain Communications (Publisher), Column width is 2” and shall supersede any inconsistent Four-color(ads less than Process 35 inches) $4,420$3,315 $7,135$5,350 Space is available in any number of columns or statements in such order or contract. For complete advertising information, Five Color (Four-color Process inches as desired, with limitations on depth as go to www.autonews.com/mediakit or plus(ads lessmatched than 35 color) inches) $6,790$5,095 $9,045$6,785 noted except that any ad exceeding 13” in consult our full media kit. depth will run and be billed at 14” full column depth. Issue Date: September 15, 2008 Issue Date: May 19, 2008 Ask about printAutomotive and online Newscombination China Automotivediscounts with News Europe , Close Date: August 8, 2008 Close Date: April 11, 2008 Automobilwoche and . This special issue will commemorate General This special section will review Nissan’s 50 Motors’ 100th anniversary. It will chronicle the years in the United States. It will profile 50 people and products that fueled a century of key people who made Nissan in America what innovation, performance andAutomotive style. For News more it is today.Automotive For more News information, contact information, contact your your regional sales Key To Symbols On The Calendar GfK Starch ” regional sales manager or visit manager or visit autonews.com/Nissan50 BonusAutomotive distribution News of All ads 14 or larger in autonews.com/GM100 at these issues are automatically industry events means your ad dollars included in a GfK Starch readership study, to go even further, and your ad makes gauge the effectiveness of the advertisement. even more good impressions. 2008 Schedule of Issues 2008 Schedule of Issues National Edition National Edition

ISSUE DATE AD CLOSE CONTENT ISSUE DATE AD CLOSE CONTENT NATIONAL OEM MARKETING NATIONAL OEM MARKETING G Dec 19 Dec 19 Dec 19 G Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Market Data: JANUARY G Detroit Preview North American Production (NAT). Close Date: Mar 14 APRIL Mar 26 G Early Close Early Close Early Close Focus Page: Service & Parts Automotive News PACE Award Finalists 7 1 7 G G G Dealer Census Detroit Auto Show Coverage 2 Focus Page: Service & Parts 14 Jan 2 G 2 Focus Page: Finance & Insurance APRIL 14 Automotive News PACE Awards, Detroit G JAN 21-24 Automotive News World Congress, Detroit Supplement - Guide to China’s Auto Market (OEM). G Close Date: Feb 25 Exclusively sponsored supplement - Guide to Industry 14 G April 2 Mar 31 Mar 31 G Marketing Focus on Cable TV 21 G Executives (OEM). Close Date: Dec 21 Automotive News Jan 9 Jan 7 Jan 7 PACE Awards G Focus Page: Finance & Insurance G Detroit Auto Show Coverage Automotive News 3 In-Depth: Engineering (OEM) World Congress G Focus Page: Information Technology (Pending Beijing Auto Show Dates 3 Car Cutaway APRIL ) Automotive News China Conference, Beijing G G Automotive News World Congress Coverage G Automotive News PACE Award Winners G Jan 16 April 9 April 7 G Focus Page: Green Car 28 G Focus Page: Remarketing 21 4 Quarterly Shareholder Value Report 4 Quarterly Shareholder Value Report G G In Depth: NADA Convention Preview (NAT) G Car Cutaway G April 16 April 14 FEBRUARY Jan 21 28 G Talk from the Top: North American Automakers Jan 23 G Preview 1 Focus Page: Remarketing NADA 1 4 Focus Page: Service & Parts G Marketing Focus on Magazines FEB 9-12 NADA Show Daily 4-Issue Package - Close Date: Jan 4 MAY April 23 April 21 G G 2 In-Depth: Finance & Insurance NADA Convention Issue 5 G G Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Top North American 11 Jan 30 Jan 28 Chicago Auto Show Coverage NADA G April 30 April 28 Suppliers (OEM). Close Date: April 18 2 Focus Page: Finance & Insurance 12 G 3 Focus Page: Service & Parts G GfK Starch G NADA Convention Review MAY 19-21 Automotive News Europe Congress, Turin 18 Feb 6 Feb 4 G G Car Cutaway Special Section: Nissan 50th Anniversary (NAT/OEM/MKT) Focus Page: Green Car 3 Close Date: April 11 19 May 7 G G Automotive News Focus Page: Information Technology Geneva Auto Show Preview Europe Congress G G 4 Talk from the Top: North American Automakers 25 Feb 13 G Focus Page: Remarketing GfK Starch G Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Market Data: North Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Market Data: U.S. Dealer Data 4 American Sales (NAT). Close Date: Feb 1 26 G (NAT). Close Date: May 2 May 14 May 12 G Car Cutaway G Feb 15 Automotive News G Focus Page: Remarketing MARCH Feb 20 G Focus Page: Service & Parts Marketing Seminar Early Close Q&A: The Dealer Speaks 1 Special Section: Marketing 3 Geneva Auto Show 1 G MAY 28 Automotive News Marketing Seminar, Los Angeles G Feb 27 Feb 25 G Geneva Auto Show Coverage 2 10 Focus Page: Finance & Insurance G Q&A Dealer Speaks JUNE May 21 May 19 G G Focus Page: Service & Parts 2 G New York Auto Show Preview In-Depth: New American Manufacturers (NAT/OEM) Mar 5 Mar 3 2 G 17 G Focus Page: Information Technology May 23 G Focus Page: Finance & Insurance 3 May 28 Early Close Autmotive News PACE Award Finalists 9 3 Automotive News Marketing Seminar Highlights G G Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Top Dealership Groups Future Products - Group GfK Starch June 4 June 2 G 24 (NAT). Close Date: Feb 29 4 In-Depth: Green Car (NAT/OEM) Mar 12 Mar 10 G 16 Automotive News PACE Award finalists G MID-JUNE Automotive News Green Conference G New York Auto Show Coverage G 4 Focus Page: Remarketing G Car Cutaway 23 Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Top Global Suppliers G June 11 June 9 (OEM). Close Date: May 30 G Automotive News PACE Award finalists G 31 Mar 19 Mar 17 Car Cutaway 1 Supplement - Global Market Data Book (OEM). Close Date: May 30 G June 18 Focus Page: Remarketing 1 30 2 BREAKING NEWS, E-MAIL ALERTS, DATA AND MORE - 24/7 FROM AUTONEWS.COM BREAKING NEWS, E-MAIL ALERTS, DATA AND MORE - 24/7 FROM AUTONEWS.COM 2008 Schedule of Issues 2008 Schedule of Issues National Edition National Edition

ISSUE DATE AD CLOSE CONTENT ISSUE DATE AD CLOSE CONTENT NATIONAL OEM MARKETING NATIONAL OEM MARKETING G Dec 19 Dec 19 Dec 19 G Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Market Data: JANUARY G Detroit Auto Show Preview North American Production (NAT). Close Date: Mar 14 APRIL Mar 26 G Early Close Early Close Early Close Focus Page: Service & Parts Automotive News PACE Award Finalists 7 1 7 G G G Dealer Census Detroit Auto Show Coverage 2 Focus Page: Service & Parts 14 Jan 2 G 2 Focus Page: Finance & Insurance APRIL 14 Automotive News PACE Awards, Detroit G JAN 21-24 Automotive News World Congress, Detroit Supplement - Guide to China’s Auto Market (OEM). G Close Date: Feb 25 Exclusively sponsored supplement - Guide to Industry 14 G April 2 Mar 31 Mar 31 G Marketing Focus on Cable TV 21 G Executives (OEM). Close Date: Dec 21 Automotive News Jan 9 Jan 7 Jan 7 PACE Awards G Focus Page: Finance & Insurance G Detroit Auto Show Coverage Automotive News 3 In-Depth: Engineering (OEM) World Congress G Focus Page: Information Technology (Pending Beijing Auto Show Dates 3 Car Cutaway APRIL ) Automotive News China Conference, Beijing G G Automotive News World Congress Coverage G Automotive News PACE Award Winners G Jan 16 April 9 April 7 G Focus Page: Green Car 28 G Focus Page: Remarketing 21 4 Quarterly Shareholder Value Report 4 Quarterly Shareholder Value Report G G In Depth: NADA Convention Preview (NAT) G Car Cutaway G April 16 April 14 FEBRUARY Jan 21 28 G Talk from the Top: North American Automakers Jan 23 G Chicago Auto Show Preview 1 Focus Page: Remarketing NADA 1 4 Focus Page: Service & Parts G Marketing Focus on Magazines FEB 9-12 NADA Show Daily 4-Issue Package - Close Date: Jan 4 MAY April 23 April 21 G G 2 In-Depth: Finance & Insurance NADA Convention Issue 5 G G Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Top North American 11 Jan 30 Jan 28 Chicago Auto Show Coverage NADA G April 30 April 28 Suppliers (OEM). Close Date: April 18 2 Focus Page: Finance & Insurance 12 G 3 Focus Page: Service & Parts G GfK Starch G NADA Convention Review MAY 19-21 Automotive News Europe Congress, Turin 18 Feb 6 Feb 4 G G Car Cutaway Special Section: Nissan 50th Anniversary (NAT/OEM/MKT) Focus Page: Green Car 3 Close Date: April 11 19 May 7 G G Automotive News Focus Page: Information Technology Geneva Auto Show Preview Europe Congress G G 4 Talk from the Top: North American Automakers 25 Feb 13 G Focus Page: Remarketing GfK Starch G Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Market Data: North Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Market Data: U.S. Dealer Data 4 American Sales (NAT). Close Date: Feb 1 26 G (NAT). Close Date: May 2 May 14 May 12 G Car Cutaway G Feb 15 Automotive News G Focus Page: Remarketing MARCH Feb 20 G Focus Page: Service & Parts Marketing Seminar Early Close Q&A: The Dealer Speaks 1 Special Section: Marketing 3 Geneva Auto Show 1 G MAY 28 Automotive News Marketing Seminar, Los Angeles G Feb 27 Feb 25 G Geneva Auto Show Coverage 2 10 Focus Page: Finance & Insurance G Q&A Dealer Speaks JUNE May 21 May 19 G G Focus Page: Service & Parts 2 G New York Auto Show Preview In-Depth: New American Manufacturers (NAT/OEM) Mar 5 Mar 3 2 G 17 G Focus Page: Information Technology May 23 G Focus Page: Finance & Insurance 3 May 28 Early Close Autmotive News PACE Award Finalists 9 3 Automotive News Marketing Seminar Highlights G G Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Top Dealership Groups Future Products - Chrysler Group GfK Starch June 4 June 2 G 24 (NAT). Close Date: Feb 29 4 In-Depth: Green Car (NAT/OEM) Mar 12 Mar 10 G 16 Automotive News PACE Award finalists G MID-JUNE Automotive News Green Conference G New York Auto Show Coverage G 4 Focus Page: Remarketing G Car Cutaway 23 Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Top Global Suppliers G June 11 June 9 (OEM). Close Date: May 30 G Automotive News PACE Award finalists G 31 Mar 19 Mar 17 Car Cutaway 1 Supplement - Global Market Data Book (OEM). Close Date: May 30 G June 18 Focus Page: Remarketing 1 30 2 BREAKING NEWS, E-MAIL ALERTS, DATA AND MORE - 24/7 FROM AUTONEWS.COM BREAKING NEWS, E-MAIL ALERTS, DATA AND MORE - 24/7 FROM AUTONEWS.COM 2008 Schedule of Issues 2008 Schedule of Issues National Edition National Edition

ISSUE DATE AD CLOSE CONTENT ISSUE DATE AD CLOSE CONTENT NATIONAL OEM MARKETING NATIONAL OEM MARKETING G G Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Guide to Global Automaker G Automotive News All-Stars JULY June 25 June 23 OCTOBER Partnerships (OEM). Close Date: Sept 12 3 Focus Page: Service & Parts G Talk from the Top: Global CEOs 7 6 Sept 24 Sept 22 G G Future Products - Europe Future Products - Ford G July 2 G Paris Auto Show Coverage 14 Focus Page: Finance & Insurance G 4 4 Focus Page: Service & Parts G G Supplement - Car Cutaways (OEM). Close Date: June 27 Talk from the Top: Marketing & Agency Executives 21 July 9 July 7 G G In-Depth: Information Technology (NAT/OEM) 13 Oct 1 Sept 29 Focus Page: Finance & Insurance 1 G 1 In-Depth: Innovative Dealers (NAT) G G Quarterly Shareholder Value Report 28 July 16 G Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Market Data: Focus Page: Remarketing 20 U.S. Specifications (NAT). Close Date: Sept 26 2 G Oct 8 Oct 6 G Focus Page: Green Car G G Car Cutaway July 23 Focus Page: Service & Parts AUGUST 2 Talk from the Top: Global CEOs 3 4 GfK Starch G G Talk from the Top: Marketing and Agency Executives Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Guide to Industry 27 G G Focus Page: Remarketing 11 G Executives (OEM). Close Date: July 18 Oct 15 Oct 13 Management July 30 July 28 July 28 Quarterly Shareholder Value Report Breifing Seminars G Future Products - Japan 3 G Focus Page: Finance & Insurance G 4 In Depth: Manufacturing (NAT/OEM) G In-Depth: Vehicle Technology (NAT/OEM) NOVEMBER Oct 22 Oct 20 G Talk from the Top: Global CEOs AUG 12-15 Management Breifing Seminars Show Daily, 4-Issue Package - Close Date: July 7 3 4 Focus Page: Service & Parts G SEMA Traverse City Management Briefing Seminars Coverage G Aug 6 G SEMA Coverage 18 Focus Page: Green Car Oct 29 G 1 10 1 Focus Page: Finance & Insurance G GfK Starch G G Car Cutaway Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Market Data: U.S. Prices 25 Aug 13 Aug 11 Future Products - GM 17 G G (NAT). Close Date: Oct 24 Focus Page: Remarketing 2 Nov 5 Nov 3 G In-Depth: Green Car (NAT/OEM) G G LA Auto Show Preview Car Cutaway SEPTEMBER Aug 20 G Future Products - Korea 2 Focus Page: Service & Parts 1 3 G G LA Auto Show Coverage G 24 Nov 12 Nov 10 3 Focus Page: Remarketing Aug 27 Aug 25 G Q&A: The Dealer Speaks 8 Focus Page: Finance & Insurance 4 GfK Starch G DECEMBER Nov 19 Nov 17 In-Depth: Finance & Insurance (NAT) SEPT 15 Automotive News Special Issue: GM 100th Anniversary - Close Date: Aug. 8 1 4 Aug 29 G Nov 24 G Sept 3 Focus Page: Information Technology Early Close Focus Page: Service & Parts 15 Early Close 8 1 1

G G Dec 3 Dec 1 Dec 1 Car Cutaway 15 In-Depth: Information Technology (NAT/OEM) 22 G 2 Sept 10 Sept 8 G Paris Auto Show Preview Paris Auto Show G Focus Page: Remarketing G In-Depth: Automotive Design (NAT/OEM) 22 Dec 10 2 Focus Page: Remarketing 3 29 G Sept 17 Sept 15 Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Guide to Certified 29 G Pre-Owned Vehicle Programs (NAT). Close Date: Sept 5 Dec 17 Dec 15 G 2008: The Year in Review Car Cutaway

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ISSUE DATE AD CLOSE CONTENT ISSUE DATE AD CLOSE CONTENT NATIONAL OEM MARKETING NATIONAL OEM MARKETING G G Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Guide to Global Automaker G Automotive News All-Stars JULY June 25 June 23 OCTOBER Partnerships (OEM). Close Date: Sept 12 3 Focus Page: Service & Parts G Talk from the Top: Global CEOs 7 6 Sept 24 Sept 22 G G Future Products - Europe Future Products - Ford G July 2 G Paris Auto Show Coverage 14 Focus Page: Finance & Insurance G 4 4 Focus Page: Service & Parts G G Supplement - Car Cutaways (OEM). Close Date: June 27 Talk from the Top: Marketing & Agency Executives 21 July 9 July 7 G G In-Depth: Information Technology (NAT/OEM) 13 Oct 1 Sept 29 Focus Page: Finance & Insurance 1 G 1 In-Depth: Innovative Dealers (NAT) G G Quarterly Shareholder Value Report 28 July 16 G Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Market Data: Focus Page: Remarketing 20 U.S. Specifications (NAT). Close Date: Sept 26 2 G Oct 8 Oct 6 G Focus Page: Green Car G G Car Cutaway July 23 Focus Page: Service & Parts AUGUST 2 Talk from the Top: Global CEOs 3 4 GfK Starch G G Talk from the Top: Marketing and Agency Executives Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Guide to Industry 27 G G Focus Page: Remarketing 11 G Executives (OEM). Close Date: July 18 Oct 15 Oct 13 Management July 30 July 28 July 28 Quarterly Shareholder Value Report Breifing Seminars G Future Products - Japan 3 G Focus Page: Finance & Insurance G 4 In Depth: Manufacturing (NAT/OEM) G In-Depth: Vehicle Technology (NAT/OEM) NOVEMBER Oct 22 Oct 20 G Talk from the Top: Global CEOs AUG 12-15 Management Breifing Seminars Show Daily, 4-Issue Package - Close Date: July 7 3 4 Focus Page: Service & Parts G SEMA Traverse City Management Briefing Seminars Coverage G Aug 6 G SEMA Coverage 18 Focus Page: Green Car Oct 29 G 1 10 1 Focus Page: Finance & Insurance G GfK Starch G G Car Cutaway Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Market Data: U.S. Prices 25 Aug 13 Aug 11 Future Products - GM 17 G G (NAT). Close Date: Oct 24 Focus Page: Remarketing 2 Nov 5 Nov 3 G In-Depth: Green Car (NAT/OEM) G G LA Auto Show Preview Car Cutaway SEPTEMBER Aug 20 G Future Products - Korea 2 Focus Page: Service & Parts 1 3 G G LA Auto Show Coverage G 24 Nov 12 Nov 10 3 Focus Page: Remarketing Aug 27 Aug 25 G Q&A: The Dealer Speaks 8 Focus Page: Finance & Insurance 4 GfK Starch G DECEMBER Nov 19 Nov 17 In-Depth: Finance & Insurance (NAT) SEPT 15 Automotive News Special Issue: GM 100th Anniversary - Close Date: Aug. 8 1 4 Aug 29 G Nov 24 G Sept 3 Focus Page: Information Technology Early Close Focus Page: Service & Parts 15 Early Close 8 1 1

G G Dec 3 Dec 1 Dec 1 Car Cutaway 15 In-Depth: Information Technology (NAT/OEM) 22 G 2 Sept 10 Sept 8 G Paris Auto Show Preview Paris Auto Show G Focus Page: Remarketing G In-Depth: Automotive Design (NAT/OEM) 22 Dec 10 2 Focus Page: Remarketing 3 29 G Sept 17 Sept 15 Exclusively Sponsored Supplement - Guide to Certified 29 G Pre-Owned Vehicle Programs (NAT). Close Date: Sept 5 Dec 17 Dec 15 G 2008: The Year in Review Car Cutaway

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Larry Schlagheck, Advertising Director 313-446-6790 [email protected] Rick Greer MI 313-446-6050 [email protected] Kathy Lightbody CO, IA, IN, MN, WV 313-446-6037 [email protected] Russ Procassini AL, GA, MI, MS, NC, SC 313-446-0350 [email protected] Karen Rentschler MI, E. CANADA 313-446-6058 [email protected] Jerry Salame KY, OH, W. PA, TN 313-446-0481 [email protected] Marie Hingst, Classified Department 800-388-1800 [email protected] CHICAGO 360 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601-3806 Fax: 312-649-5265

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