Media Information 2008 From cover to cover, we’ve got Europe covered www.autonewseurope.com Content 3 Editorial Mission 4 Circulation by Country 5 Circulation by Industry Sector 6 Readership by Job Function 7 Automotive News Group 8–9 Editorial Calendar 2008 10 Advertising Rates 2008 11 Mechanical Data 12–13 Supplements 2008 14 Conferences 15 Awards 16 Online Advertising 17 Online Advertising Options 18 Global Coverage 19 Terms and Conditions 20 Contact About us: Automotive News Europe is based in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich, Germany. It is the only English- language publication for the European automotive industry. The title was launched in 1996. Automotive News Europe is a respected and trusted source of up-to-date news and information for C-level managers and decision-makers in the European automotive industry. Automotive News Europe has a comprehensive, dedicated Website, publishes special issues, and organizes conferences spotlighting hot topics and the latest developments. 2 Automotive News Europe Media Information 2008 www.autonewseurope.com Editorial Mission Automotive News Europe Subjects covered by our on the leading edge reporters include: For a dozen years now, Automotive News Europe has Advertising Legislation been the voice for news in the industry. Our team of reporters in 10 countries covers the world Auto Shows Logistics for an audience of key European decision makers. And Automakers Manufacturing we cover all sides of the industry, from automakers to their original equipment suppliers to distribution Dealers Marketing networks and beyond. Design Obituaries Who reads us? About 20,000 subscribers, including the industry’s top Distribution Off-lease Vehicles executives. They read Automotive News Europe from E-commerce Personnel cover to cover and our research shows they pass it along to an average of four colleagues. That means you, the Engineering Prices advertiser, can reach 80,000 people with each issue. Finance and Insurance Production Why do they read us? Automotive News Europe delivers the latest news, the Fleets Recalls most accurate insights, in-depth analysis and an under- Future Vehicles Regulation standing of the automotive world. We deliver hard news that is fair, timely and accurate. We deliver editorials, Human Resources Remarketing commentaries, comprehensive data and special featu- res throughout the year. Incentives Sales When do they read us? Information Technology Service and Parts The simple answer: All of the time. This year, with our International Trade Service Contracts expanded online presence, Automotive News Europe is a 24-hour operation, seven days per week. Our daily and Inventories Suppliers weekly online newsletters mean you have fresh European news in your inbox every day. And our Labor Vehicle Technology breaking news alerts mean when news happens, you will know about it. Leasing Warranties Legal News In 2008, we will bring you closer to the major industry events, including our 12th annual Automotive News Europe Congress in Turin May 19-21. And we will continue to be the best source of news and information, opinion and analysis. The daily and weekly online newsletters of Automotive News Europe We are on the leading edge of the industry. deliver the breaking news And you will be there with us. as it happens. Jason Stein Publisher Automotive News Europe Media Information 2008 www.autonewseurope.com 3 Circulation by Country Number 1 for European Circulation North America Germany 10.8% Outside 23.4% Europe 12.6% Austria/ 2.6% Switzerland Scandinavia 7.0 % 3.6% 11.4% 12.6% 5.8% 4.5% 5.7% Benelux Great Britain Central and France Eastern Europe Spain/ Italy Portugal ø Over 74% of Automotive News Europe’s Circulation: qualified circulation is paid subscribers BPA Qualified 17,079 ø From cover to cover, we’ve got Europe covered: Other 6,475 Automotive News Europe has broad circulation across all of Europe, with almost 15,000 European subscribers. Total circulation 23,554 *Source: BPA June 2006 Audit Report “Automotive News Europe is compulsory reading for anyone who wants to keep their finger on the pulse of our rapidly changing global industry.” Carl-Peter Forster GM Vice President, President, GM Europe Chairman, Saab Automobile AB Chairman of the Adam Opel AG Supervisory Board 4 Automotive News Europe Media Information 2008 www.autonewseurope.com Circulation by Industry Sector Number 1 for Industry Circulation Production Equipment Dealers/Distributors Manufacturers & Distributors Investment Component 2.1% and Finance 1.4% Manufacturers/ professionals 5.3% Suppliers 25.3% 26.6% 25.0% Paid 10.3% subscriptions 3.1% industry demographics incomplete at time of audit Other Vehicle Manufacturers Marketing, 0.9% Business Consultants, Design/Engineering Services Consultants Source: BPA June 2006 Audit Report Automotive News Europe’s circulation reaches all areas of the supply chain. “A well-informed publication with a broad perspective and an independent voice.” Bernd Bohr Member of the Board of Management Chairman Automotive Group Robert Bosch GmbH Automotive News Europe Media Information 2008 www.autonewseurope.com 5 Readership Readership by Job Function Sales & Marketing Engineering & Design 19.7% 31.7% 15.4% Production & Logistics 27.8% 5.4% Purchasing Corporate Management Source: TNS Automotive Readership Survey, July 2005. Details available upon request. ø Automotive News Europe has an average ø 70% of Automotive News Europe’s readers of 4 readers per copy. influence or make the final decision in the purchasing process. ø 45% of Automotive News Europe’s readers spend more than 20 minutes reading each ø Each Automotive News Europe reader issue, with 21% of the readers spending represents around 2.6 million Euros of more than 40 minutes reading each issue. purchasing power. “Automotive News Europe is required reading for any decision maker in the automotive industry. It gives essential news on our increasingly challenging world.” Thierry Morin Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Valeo 6 Automotive News Europe Media Information 2008 www.autonewseurope.com Automotive News Group Automotive News, Automobilwoche and Automotive News Europe deliver the news and analysis that automo- tive industry leaders rely on to succeed. Building on the power of a strong editorial voice, the Automotive News Group uniquely brings together the entire auto community for its many conferences, programs and awards. Many advertising clients benefit from these activities by aligning with the Automotive News Group for customized marketing partnerships. North America’s leading The German-language Europe’s best-read automotive newspaper newspaper for automotive automotive newspaper for more than 80 years industry executives for more than 10 years Circulation: 76,100 Circulation: 40,000 Circulation: 23,600 Published: weekly Published: biweekly Published: biweekly Language: English Language: German Language: English Distribution: USA Distribution: Germany Distribution: Europe Audited by: ABC Austria Audited by: BPA Switzerland Audited by: IVW www.autonews.com www.automobilwoche.de www.autonewseurope.com Automotive News Europe Media Information 2008 www.autonewseurope.com 7 Editorial Calendar 2008 Issue Date Closing Date Editorial Features Shows / Conferences January 7 December 21 ø Guide to Industry Executives: L Detroit Auto Show NAIAS No. 1 The key leaders to watch in 2008 13–27 January ø Detroit Auto Show Preview L Auto Mässan, Göteborg ø Spotlight on technology 16–19 January ø Car cutaway: Cars and their suppliers January 21 January 4 ø Automotive News Europe/PricewaterhouseCoopers L Automotive News World Congress January No. 2Bonus Distribution Quarterly Shareholder Value Report Detroit, Michigan Automotive News ø Detroit Auto Show coverage 21–24 January World Congress ø Car cutaway February 4 January 18 ø Focus page: Europeans in Brazil L LogiMAT, Stuttgart No. 3 ø Spotlight on technology 19–21 February ø Car cutaway February 18 February 1 ø Focus page: Automotive advertising February No. 4 ø Car cutaway March 3 February 15 ø A-Z Guide to the Geneva Auto Show L Geneva Auto Show No. 5 ø Spotlight on technology 4–16 March Bonus Distribution ø L Geneva Auto Show Car cutaway CeBIT, Hanover 4–9 March March 17 February 29 ø Guide to purchasing: L New York International Auto Show No. 6 Who is in charge and what is changing? 21–30 March ø Geneva Auto Show coverage ø Car cutaway March March 31 March 14 ø SUPPLEMENT: Car Cutaways: A look at who L AMI 2008, Leipzig No. 7 supplies what to Europe’s leading new models 5–13 April ø Spotlight on technology ø Car cutaway April 14 March 28 ø SUPPLEMENT: Guide to China’s Auto Market L SAE World Congress, Detroit No. 8 ø Powertrain Map: A guide to Europe’s engines 14–17 April and transmissions plants L The Commercial Vehicle Show ø Automotive News Europe/PricewaterhouseCoopers Birmingham Quarterly Shareholder Value Report 15–17 April ø Focus page: Europeans in Russia L Hanover Industry Fair ø Car cutaway 21–25 April April April 28 April 11 ø Supplier Talk from the Top I: L e-procurement & supply, No. 9 Europe’s leading suppliers speak out Nürnberg ø Spotlight on technology 6–8 May ø Car cutaway May 12 April 25 ø SUPPLEMENT: 25 Leading Women L Automotive News Europe No. 10 ø Supplier Talk from the Top II Congress, Turin ø Car cutaway 19–21 May L NEXT, Turin 21–25 May L Reifen, Essen 23–25 May May May 26 May 9 ø SUPPLEMENT: Segmentation No. 11 A look at who won and lost in each auto segment ø Coverage of the Automotive News Europe Congress ø Spotlight on technology ø Car cutaway 8 Automotive News Europe Media Information 2008 www.autonewseurope.com Editorial Calendar 2008 Issue Date Closing Date Editorial Features Shows / Conferences June 9 May 23 ø Guide to dealer groups: No. 12 An annual look at the top 50 dealers in Europe ø Car cutaway June 23 June 6 ø SUPPLEMENT: Global Market Data Book No. 13 ø Dealer Talk from the Top I: Europe’s leading dealers interviewed June ø Spotlight on technology ø Car cutaway July 7 June 20 ø Focus page: Top 30 European suppliers No.