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Welcome to the Automotive e-Market Express Fall 2008 Edition.

The latest Automotive and Transport Industry market research and trade leads available to you by the U.S. Commercial Service.

Stay tuned for Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) November 4-7, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV. where you will have the opportunity to meet with international delegation leaders attending AAIW. For immediate details, please visit: http://www.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=27870

Upcoming events	Latest Trade Leads
Automechanika, September 16-21, 2008	Poland-Used Cars wanted
Intermot 2008, October 8-12, 2008	American Cars/Parts needed in Saudi Arabia
Salon Internacional del Automovil 2008, October 23-November 2, 2008	Sri Lanka-Vehicle Conversion

For detailed information on automotive events and other industry information, please visit our website at: USAutoTeam.org

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Market Research

Argentina, Performance Equipment Argentina has a well-established domestic automotive industry.At present, nine OEMs are active in Argentina, producing automobiles and trucks of European design. 06/28/2008 Australia, Caravans and Trailers The caravan, trailer (known as motorhome in Australia) and camping industry has been the fastest growing domestic tourism sector in Australia. For the past seven years, the industry as a whole grew annually at the rate of 15%. 07/01/2008 Belgium, Automotive Market The Belgian auto accessories market holds significant opportunities for American companies with more than six million vehicles (roughly one car for every two Belgians) registered with more than 500,000 new registrations every year. Canada, Automotive Aftermarket Insight The automotive aftermarket is the largest retail sector in Canada. The sector encompasses the production, re-manufacturing, distribution and retailing of replacement parts, tools and equipment after automobiles after their initial production. Czech Republic, Automotive Sector Analysis Automotive production in the Central/Eastern European region (CEE) now represents roughly 10% of global personal car production and 5% of utility vehicle production. 08/04/2008 Denmark, Automotive Review The Danish market for automotives has been prosperous in the last few years. Car sales reached its peak in 2006, leading the way for a large future market for spare parts and equipment. Germany, Alternative Drives The automobile market is one of the important sectors for Germany and has taken an international lead in the effort to reduce CO2-emissions. The German automotive industry is developing alternative drives such as electric motors and hybrid technology. 08/01/2008 Germany, OEM Equipment U.S. manufacturers of automotive parts and services will find ample opportunities in the German market,if they take into account that Germany abides by strict environmental policies and safety standards. 07/01/2008 Honduras, Automotive Market CAFTA-DR Automotive Parts, Accessories and Services offer opportunities for U.S. companies in each of the CAFTA-DR countries. The Sector includes both new and used vehicles, and has seen steady increase in imported parts in the past few years. Indonesia, Lubricant Industry The lubricant industry in Indonesia has experienced tremendous growth for the last five years following the investment liberalization policy. 08/01/2008 Norway, Specialty Equipment Market The market of automotive accessories and specialty equipment can be described as stable and fragmented; the overall market size has been steady, and distribution channels consist of small independent regional importers for the most part. Romania, Automotive market The Romanian automotive industry has been one of the most profitable branches of the economy in recent years and has attracted increasing interest from foreign investors. 09/01/2008

Trade Events

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Italy, EICMA 2008 International Motorcylce Exhibition ** 11/04/2008 - 11/09/2008 The Italian motorcycle industry is growing, but the market is undergoing deep changes. Traditionally, small motorcycles and scooters sold very well in the Italian market due to the strength of big local companies, such as Piaggio and Aprilia. 09/01/2008 United States, SEMA ** 11/04/2008 - 11/07/2008 The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. SEMA attracts more than 120,000 industry leaders from over 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, and RV markets. United States, AAPEX ** 11/04/2008 - 11/06/2008 AAPEX is held during the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week and is reserved for automotive industry professionals. No other trade event offers as many qualified buyers and distributors from all segments of the automotive aftermarket. Mexico, Automotive Supply Chain Mission ** 12/02/2008 - 12/05/2008 The Commercial Service Automotive Supply Chain Trade Mission offers a timely and cost-effective opportunity for U.S. firms to tap into fast-growing markets for automotive equipment, technology and services. China, Automechanika-China 12/10/2008 - 12/12/2008 The Automechnika Shanghai is sponsored by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) and China National Automotive Industry International Corporation. Focused primarily on parts & components, repair & automotive services,

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