• Aiming to level up the after-market service of diesel system
• Targeting to build an integrated and strong service unity in the world’s fastest developing automobile market
• More investment shows strong confidence in developing in china market
• Diesel technology expert , representing Bosch’s top technology capability and service quality

Shanghai, June 15, 2006 - Bosch, the world’s No. 1 automotive supplier, announced the opening of the first eight Bosch Diesel Centers ( BDC) in China (including Beijing , Dalian , Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Wuxi, Yangzhou and Jinan) in an effort to build an integrated and strong service unity in the world’s fastest developing automotive aftermarket.

In the past few years, Bosch has enhanced its investments in China. Up to 2005, Bosch had invested around 620 million euros in the establishment and expansion of its Chinese activities. In the past five years alone, the number of Bosch manufacturing facilities there has doubled, from 10 to 20.Between 2006 and 2008, it is planned to further invest a total of some 620 million euros in China. The establishment of the first BDCs reflects Bosch’s confidence for Chinese market in the future and helps to identify itself in the market as the first-class diesel expert.

According to J.D. Power, an international consulting authority, 21st century is the era for diesel-fueled vehicles. By 2010, the demand for petroleum is expected to rise 18.5 %, comparing to that in 2000. Among the increase, the demand for gasoline is to rise 18% and diesel demand will rise 37%.As the fastest developing automotive market on the world, China is surely to see the quick development and large-scale application of diesel systems, leading to the wave of active diesel technology research and development. Bosch, leader in the field, employs its high-pressure diesel-injection system to lower the diesel consumption and raise the efficiency. The application of most advanced technology will result in the higher requirements on the diesel expert. At present, Bosch diesel system service has more than 3,000 repair shops across the world. The 80-year of dedication makes Bosch the leader in the field of diesel-injection system. The Bosch repair shops are operated by experts and equipped with skillful mechanics and advanced facilities, and they are the ideal partners for vehicle makers, authorized repair shops, independent repair shops as well as racing teams.

At the moment that diesel system application turns active,The launch of the BDCs is the step of Bosch to execute the overall planning for its diesel system service institution, serving the strategic goal to realize a more clear market positioning. In addition to the repair of conventional diesel center is fully proficient in the diagnosis of all Bosch system and components both on the dynamomenter and on the vehicle. For these demanding tasks the Bosch Diesel Center has the most up-to-date test and repair equipment. The Bosch Diesel Center is authorized for all Bosch aftersales service and warranty work on diesel-engined vehicles. In the world’s fastest expanding automobile market, the business relating diesel engine is surely to have a clear and glorious future. At the same time, the requirements for diesel technology expertise have been higher with the continuous application of latest advanced technology.

BDC, which embodies a brand-new diesel systems maintenance philosophy, represents Bosch’s top technology capability and service quality. As high-level, integrated service centers, BDC combine diesel system repair, parts sales and technical training. Bosch has also established a diesel systems training center at Yangzhou University to offer ordinary drivers and service organization staff with professional diesel fuel injection training courses.

The launch of BDC in China marks a great step of Bosch’s dedication on networking its leading diesel service around the world. With integrated information, technical support and training, well-established logistic network and the high-level maintenance monitoring facilities, Bosch diesel service network is confident to move on its most excellent and professional service for Chinese diesel engine users.

About Bosch in China

Bosch founded its first trading office in China as early as 1909. In 1926, the first car service workshop opened in Shanghai. Today, all Bosch business sectors are present in China: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology and Consumer Goods and Building Technology. The company operates 44 legal entities in China and has a holding company in Shanghai. Consolidated sales in China reached 2.2 billion euros in 2008. Some 20,200 Bosch associates in all legal entities and facilities are committed to bringing to Chinese customers the latest technology as well as the most reliable services to help improve their quality of life.

About Bosch Group

The Bosch Group is a leading global manufacturer of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology. In fiscal year 2005, some 251,000 associates generated sales of 41.5 billion euros. Set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as "Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering," the Bosch Group today comprises a manufacturing, sales, and after-sales service network of more than 280 subsidiaries and more than 12,000 Bosch service centers in over 140 countries.

The special ownership structure of the Bosch Group guarantees its financial independence and entrepreneurial freedom. It makes it possible for the company to undertake significant up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future, as well as to do justice to its social responsibility in a manner reflective of the spirit and will of its founder. 92 % of the shares of Robert Bosch GmbH are held by the charitable foundation Robert Bosch Stiftung. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG.

About Bosch Trading (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd

Bosch Trading (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd. Was founded in 1998.One of the youngest members of the century-old Bosch Group. It is responsible for Bosch’s automotive aftermarket business in China. With the steady increase of cars in China, Bosch Trading not only provides drivers with a full range of quality parts and specialized test equipment; complete, effective technical support and a highly specialized service network; but also treats its customers as partners and friends, spreading the Bosch brand name to service markets across the nation.

Following the increase and diversification of vehicles on the road in China, requirements for parts have changed. While previously some parts were model-specific, now full-series parts are developed to fit several models .The full range of Bosch products cover all the main vehicle systems, including diesel and gas fuel injection, lighting, power distribution, filtration, wiper blade, brake, electric motor ,horn and multimedia systems.

For more information on Bosch, please visit www.bosch.com.cn.

News source：Bosch China
Publish date：June 2006