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IF EXPERIENCE AND RESULTS COUNT Here are some facts to consider for us to make a presentation for your GM DEALER GROUP ADVERTISING ACCOUNT 1. We have over 20 years of experience with over 30 GM Dealer Groups from Washington State to West Virginia. 2. We have experience in both large and small markets for Chevy, Buick, Pontiac and GMC Groups. 3. Our results have been incredible. Following is a brief synopsis and some history on the agency: When our founder, Herb Montalbano, landed his first Chevy Dealer Group account in 1985 he and his partner, both 27 at the time, were just a two-man shop operating out of a 2-bedroom apartment. Well, the first year with these dealers in New Orleans, Chevy’s car penetration went from about 11% to16% and truck penetration was up from about 24% to nearly 30%. The partners looked really good in the industry and this opened up the doors in many other markets. After some time, to expedite growth as there was a demand for their services in markets they were already in, the partners split. Ok they both wanted to do their own thing too. Sure enough, 30 days later they were both billing individually what they were billing collectively. Today, The Montalbano Group represents over 50 dealers from Boulder to Philadelphia and a whole bunch of points in between. Fortunately, prior to GM mandating the local groups go with the National Agency, we saw it coming about 2 years earlier, and made the transition to individual dealers. We count our blessings every day for this as we saw a lot of really worthy competitors fold. 4. Some other results include the Denver GMC dealers having the highest percentage increase in the country their first year with us as their marketing partner, the Buick Dealers throughout East Texas penetration reaching 11% which was amongst the highest in the nation, to the Chevy Dealers in Southwest Louisiana nearly doubling Ford’s sales. 5. We are also located in Dallas, making travel to most any market very easy and accommodating for you. At the same time we have a wealth of talent here for most any advertising endeavor, especially on the talent side of commercials. 6. Last but not least, we have a burning desire to get back in the dealer group arena. We really know how and what to do, and have missed it dearly. We assure you if you just give us the opportunity to present our merits you will feel we were worthy of your time. “Over 20 years of experience working for you.” The Montalbano Group Automotive Advertising Specialists Dallas - New Orleans Contact Information: Herb Montalbano 4040 McEwen Road, Suite 300 Dallas, Texas 75244 1-800-992-2723 Email: herb@themontalbanogroup.com

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Caddy V-8 is endangered species An industry turns green -- let's talk JAPAN TRIUMPHANT Ford, Microsoft to offer 911 service in Sync GPS will track fuel price Brose buys Siemens motor unit as step toward N.A. growth Expanding Meridian sees bright future Federal-Mogul CEO to stay Harbour Consulting sold Soft market threatens Tundra sales goal Ford dumps volume targets for dealer bonuses How HCCI engines work Visteon: 'We're leaner and smaller' Ford doubles regional promo money Gasoline-diesel combo moves closer to reality Rethinking retail: A hot topic at World Congress Denso expands hybrid plant CAFE fines may yield meager grants Some pay raise: To $8.3 million from $1 New Chrysler purchasing chief looks to Asia BMW adds jobs to boost S.C. output Continental layoffs follow production cuts at Chrysler Study: Indirect loan delinquencies soar No more peekaboo for Camaro Saturn's Lajdziak: GM is 'where I wanted to be' LETTER TO THE EDITOR Why buy Japanese? Here's an answer CAFE will put new entrees on auto show menu What an exciting way to start 2008 LETTER TO THE EDITOR 84-month financing is nothing new LETTER TO THE EDITOR GM ad policy shift is good for dealers JAMES B. TREECE Detroit show gets back on a global track LETTER TO THE EDITOR Too many dealers: Blame greed LETTER TO THE EDITOR Why not learn from Toyota? LETTER TO THE EDITOR A hot news item? Nah; it's 9 years old Suppliers to the 2008 Saturn Vue Supplier personnel Haldex farms out brake work The theme: Green and mean Dodge Ram gets interior upgrade BMW's 1-series coupe gets a soft-top counterpart Chrysler eye candy includes green jelly bean Chinese automakers increase their presence Concept offers a peek at Explorer's likely successor Ford goes global in styling its B-cars Forum concept is a clubhouse on wheels Dealers Simple safety: Green, amber, red Lexus SUV luxury will grow on you Personnel Gas prices boost Nissan car sales as trucks tank This year's U.S. sales forecast: Gloomy Ford: Tata is lead bidder for 2 brands Ex-Toyota manager goes to Audi Hyundai has new N.A. chief TRW buys Delphi brake assets Who's No. 1? Time for an official review Waning interest Solstice outguns Miata - again Once more into the legal fray? Lifan is the latest Chinese wannabe Things are looking up (and down) for MG Who has 1st Mustang - and what's it worth?

Automotive News - January 7, 2008

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