Keema News - May 2010

Hyundai Motor Company's Genesis sedan and all-new ix35 have topped their respective categories in the U.S.'s 2010 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. Genesis, a repeat winner, took home the honour in the 'Aspirational Luxury Car Class' which included strong competitors from Mercedes, BMW and Lexus among others. The all-new ix35 (known as the Tucson in the U.S.), which launched late 2009 in the U.S. and early 2010 in Australia, earned top honours in the 'Compact Crossover SUV Class'.

AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Award measures the satisfication of new car and light truck owners. The study, conducted by the Southern California-based automotive research firm, summarises the results of a survey conducted by 42,000 plus new car owners. Respondents to the survey are owners of 2010 model year cars and light trucks, and rate 48 different attributes which objectively measure the ownership experience for importance from the initial purchase decision, through to satisfaction post-purchase.

Hyundai is continuing its product renaissance, with new models like ix35, i45 and Genesis creating tremendous interest among new car buyers around the world. The Hyundai Genesis, sold in the North America, is built on Hyundai's performance-driven rear-wheel-drive architecture and offers two powertrains delivering technology rivalling the more expensive luxury sedans in its segment.

The revolutionary all-new ix35 joined the product line up bringing with it a sleek, athletic, European flair and demonstrating the new "Fluidic Sculpture" design language from Hyundai Motor Company.

"The AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards are an important indicator that Hyundai is hitting the mark when it comes to pleasing buyers - a very encouraging sign as we bring new models like the ix35, i45 and i20 to the Australian market this year," said Oliver Mann, Hyundai Motor Company Australia's Marketing Director.

With only 22 days to go until the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup^TM, Hyundai Motor Company is geared up to deliver hundreds of vehicles for ground transportation at the world's biggest sporting event in South Africa next month.

Hyundai will hand over 609 passenger cars/vans and 32 Hyundai Universe Express Noble luxury coaches to be used by FIFA officials, national teams, members of the organising committee, referees and media representatives throughout the tournament.

Official team transportation for the 32 qualifying nations will be a luxury coach fleet, each proudly adorned with their nations team colours, flags and the winning slogans of the 'Be There with Hyundai' competition, a unique global initiative conducted by Hyundai calling for the public to submit slogans for their national team buses.

The right-hand drive Hyundai Universe Express Nobel coaches were specially manufactured for the games, and will transport the players, coaching staff and support teams to every game and to official functions.

A handover ceremony took place at 'Soccer City' in Johannesburg, with Mr. Sean S.H. Kim, Senior Vice President of Hyundai Motor's Marketing Division presenting a symbolic oversized 'key to the fleet' to FIFA Secretary General Jrme Valcke in front of a display representing the impressive fleet of vehicles.

Hyundai Motor Company is proud of its 11-year strong association with FIFA as the official automotive supplier to all FIFA-sanctioned events globally, which currently extends through to the 2014 FIFA World Cup^TM in Brazil.

"We are delighted to partner with FIFA as official automotive supplier during this historic football tournament," said Oliver Mann, Hyundai Motor Company Australia's Marketing Director. "As the world's largest sporting event, this is an exceptional opportunity for Hyundai Motor Company to showcase our extensive range of passenger vehicles, and to raise awareness of our brand to a global audience."

In addition to the delivery of cars, Hyundai will operate a 24-hour emergency fleet support office, and deploy a team of 80 Hyundai expert technical staff to be on stand-by throughout the games.

Join in Suzuki Queensland's 50th Anniversary celebrations with the release of "Suzuki's 50th Anniversary Swift" plus other great driveaway deals !

With this period beinga busiest time of the year, Suzuki Auto Co takes advantage of the anniversary of 50 years of Suzuki in Queensland, by running a super end of financial year clearance on all Suzuki vehicles.

Price to be under 30,000 Euros after incentives in most European countries

• Price in UK is 23,350 Pounds (27,471 Euros) after government incentives
• Price in the Netherlands is 32,839 Euros (28,068 Pounds). Dutch buyers will

benefit from 6,000-19,000 Euros (5,128-16,239 Pounds) in tax savings over five years

• Price in Republic of Ireland is 29,995 Euros (25,637 Pounds) after

government incentives

• Price in Portugal is 29,955 Euros (25,603 Pounds) after government incentives
• All prices include battery
• Reservations for the four initial markets to begin in July
• Prices for other countries to be announced closer to launch

ROLLE, Switzerland - Nissan International SA today announced that the all-electric

Nissan LEAF will be priced at under 30,000 Euros (25,641 Pounds) after incentives in

most of its European launch markets - about the same as a comparably-equipped diesel

or hybrid vehicle.

The company also announced specific prices for the UK, Netherlands, Republic of Ireland

and Portugal, the four initial European launch markets for the Nissan LEAF. Reservations

will begin in July.

The Nissan LEAF is a compact, zero-emission five-passenger family car that comes fully

equipped with features such as air conditioning, satellite navigation, a parking camera, a

quick charge socket and innovative smart-phone connectivity.

"Nissan leads the industry by being the first automaker to offer an affordable zeroemission

car. It's a pure electric vehicle, with no tailpipe emissions and very low running

costs. Nissan LEAF may look similar to a compact family car, but its smoothness,

acceleration and handling will surprise and impress drivers and passengers alike," said

Simon Thomas, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Nissan International SA.

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In the United Kingdom, the purchase price of the Nissan LEAF would be 23,350 Pounds

(27,471 Euros) after government incentives. The price, which includes the battery,

is 28,350 Pounds (33,353 Euros) before incentives. The UK government recently

announced that it will refund 25 percent of the purchase price of a pure electric vehicle,

up to a limit of 5,000 Pounds. The Nissan LEAF goes on sale in the UK in February 2011.

An array of other incentives can further defray the costs and increase the benefits of owning

the Nissan LEAF. In the UK, EV customers benefit from advantages including zero vehicle

excise duty and zero company car tax for five years. This, combined with significant savings

in fuel costs of about 600 Euros (513 Pounds) on average annually in Europe versus a

traditional car, makes the Nissan LEAF an affordable and compelling proposition.

The purchase price in the Netherlands will be 32,839 Euros (28,068 Pounds). Here,

subsidies will take the form of zero vehicle registration and road taxes, resulting in tax

savings of 6,000 Euros for private car owners and 19,000 Euros for company car owners

over five years. Sales in the Netherlands begin this December.

The price in the Republic of Ireland is 29,995 Euros (25,637 Pounds) after 5,000 Euros

in government incentives. Buyers will be exempt from vehicle registration tax, which

can amount to as much as 3,800 Euros on a C-segment car. Sales in Ireland begin in

February next year.

The price in Portugal is 29,955 Euros (25,603 Pounds) after 5,000 Euros in government

incentives. Portuguese customers owning the Nissan LEAF benefit from road tax

exemption. Sales in Portugal begin this December.

Nissan has decided to launch in these countries first due to significant government

incentives for electric cars, and the ongoing development of charging infrastructure for

their successful adoption. By the end of next year, Nissan LEAF will be available in every

major Western European country.

"The Renault-Nissan Alliance is investing over four billion Euros to lead the auto industry

in electric vehicles, with eight products across three brands," said Simon Thomas. "This

investment includes five battery plants and seven confirmed assembly plants, including

Sunderland in the UK. This reflects the strong commitment the alliance has made to

electric vehicles and our determination to lead the market."

To ensure a place in line when Nissan begins taking reservations in the four initial

markets, customers in those countries should pre-register on their local Nissan

consumer website.*

In addition to purchasing the car outright, customers will also be able to buy the car

on a Nissan finance plan. Details of the all-inclusive acquisition method will also be

released in July.

*

UK: www.nissan.co.uk/leaf

Netherlands: www.nissan.nl/leaf

Portugal: www.nissan.pt/leaf

Ireland: www.nissan.ie

Note: Amounts in euros and pounds are translated for the convenience of the reader at the foreign exchange rate

of 1.17 euro/pound and 0.85 pound/euro (as of May 14, 2010).

Media Information

About Nissan in Europe

Nissan employs around 12,500 people in its European design, research and

development, manufacturing, logistics, and sales and marketing operations. In calendar

year 2009, the company sold 498,027 vehicles across 40 markets in Western and

Eastern Europe including Russia. Furthermore, the company produced a total of 390,727

vehicles in its Spanish and British plants.

For further information:

Jeffrey Fisher Email: jeff_fisher@nissan.com.au Phone:(03) 9797 4358Head, Corporate Communications & Government Affairs Mobile: 0400 028 425Mia Nielsen Nissan Motor (GB), Ltd.

Email: MNielsen@nissan-europe.com Phone: +33 1 30 13 66 44

Australian Indycar stars Will Power and Ryan Briscoe created history at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway qualifying second and fourth restively for next weekend's Indy 500, the highest grid spots ever achieved by Australian drivers. Splitting the duo was former Gold Coast Indy winner, Dario Franchitti, himself a winner of the Indy 500.

Helio Castroneves continued his quest for a second consecutive and record-tying fourth Indianapolis 500 victory by qualifying on the pole. In a new qualifying format for 2010, Castroneves posted the best four-lap average during both the initial qualifying session, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and again during final 90-minute "Fast Nine" qualifying.

Five of the nine drivers to make final qualifying represented Team Penske and Target Chip Ganassi Racing, but surprises in the top nine included Alex Tagliani, for the new FAZZT Racing team; Ed Carpenter, making a one-off "500" appearance with Panther/Vision Racing, and Graham Rahal, driving for the Rahal Letterman Racing team co-owned by his father, '86 Indy 500 winner Bobby Rahal.

Indianapolis 500 Starting Lineup:
1. Helio Castroneves-W Team Penske Honda Dallara 227.970
2. Will Power Team Penske Honda Dallara 227.578
3. Dario Franchitti-W Target Chip Ganassi Honda Dallara 226.990

4. Ryan Briscoe Team Penske Honda Dallara 226.554
5. Alex Tagliani FAZZT Racing Honda Dallara 226.390
6. Scott Dixon-W Target Chip Ganassi Honda Dallara 226.233

7. Graham Rahal Rahal Letterman Racing Honda Dallara 225.519
8. Ed Carpenter Panther/Vision Racing Honda Dallara 224.587
9. Hideki Mutoh Newman Haas Honda Dallara 221.963

10. Townsend Bell Sam Schmidt Motorsports Honda Dallara 225.097
11. Justin Wilson Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Honda Dallara 225.050
12. Raphael Matos DeFerran Dragon Racing Honda Dallara 225.028

13. Mario Moraes KV Racing Technology Honda Dallara 224.888
14. Davey Hamilton DeFerran Dragon Racing Honda Dallara 224.852
15. Mike Conway Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Honda Dallara 224.583

16. Marco Andretti Andretti Autosport Honda Dallara 224.575
17. Dan Wheldon-W Panther Racing Honda Dallara 224.464
18. Ryan Hunter-Reay Andretti Autosport Honda Dallara 224.547

19. E.J. Viso KV Racing Technology Honda Dallara 224.380
20. Tomas Scheckter Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Honda Dallara 224.261
21. Ana Beatriz-R Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Honda Dallara 224.243

22. Simona de Silvestro-R HVM Racing Honda Dallara 224.228
23. Danica Patrick Andretti Autosport Honda Dallara 224.217
24. Bertrand Baguette-R Conquest Racing Honda Dallara 224.189

25. Bruno Junqueira FAZZT Racing Honda Dallara 225.662
26. Alex Lloyd Dale Coyne Racing Honda Dallara 224.783
27. Mario Romancini-R Conquest Racing Honda Dallara 224.641

28. John Andretti Andretti Autosport Honda Dallara 224.518
29. Sarah Fisher Sarah Fisher Racing Honda Dallara 224.434
30. Vitor Meira A.J. Foyt Racing Honda Dallara 224.388

31. Takuma Sato-R KV Racing Technology Honda Dallara 224.178
32. Tony Kanaan Andretti Autosport Honda Dallara 224.072
33. Sebastian Saavedra-R Bryan Herta Autosport Honda Dallara 223.634

W - Former Indianapolis 500 Winner R - Indianapolis 500 Rookie