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Wonder Auto Technology Announces Adjustments to 2008 and 2009 Guidance

2009-01-22 00:27 1165

BEIJING, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc., (Nasdaq: WATG) a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical and suspension parts in China, today announced its adjustments of the 2008 and 2009 Guidance.

-- For 2008 guidance, the sales revenue is expected to be over $140

million, reflecting a 37% YoY increase.

-- For 2009 guidance, the sales revenue is expected to be over $200

million, reflecting a 40% YoY increase.

Mr. Qingjie Zhao, chairman and CEO of Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. stated that "The global economy has shown a downturn trend after the subprime mortgage crisis in 2008, which has led to a slowdown of the growth rate for China's domestic auto market and export market. Accordingly, the company has adjusted its perspective performance because of the weak fourth quarter financials affected by the changing environment, but we will still able to maintain a growth rate of 37% for the whole of 2008."

Mr. Zhao continued, "The company has instituted a company-wide cost savings program to reduce various expenses and has, through its Research and Development efforts, implemented some technology innovations, raising production efficiency. The Chinese government has instituted a series of policies to stimulate internal consumer markets, promote automobile sales, improve auto financing and support the development of alternative energy vehicles. With 85% of our total revenue generated from China's market, and a continuous focus on the development of low-emission vehicle parts, we are very confident that we will maintain our fast-growing momentum in this market and will continue to provide favorable returns to our investors by implementing the competitive strategy of "Lower Cost Orientation," accelerating development of alternative energy vehicle parts and introducing new products, all resulting in us gaining more customers."

About Wonder Auto

Based in Jinzhou City, Liaoning, China, Wonder Auto Technology, Inc., through its Chinese subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures and sells automotive electrics, suspension products and engine accessories. Wonder Auto was ranked second in sales revenue in the China market for automotive alternator and starter in 2007. With respective 5 different series and over 150 models of alternators, 70 models of starters, various suspension, engine related parts, the Company supplies to a wide range of automakers, engine producers and auto parts suppliers both domestically and internationally. Wonder Auto's main customers include Beijing Hyundai Motor Company, Shenyang Aerospace Mitsubishi Motors Engine Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Harbin Dongan Automotive Engine Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Tianjin FAW Xiali Automotive Co., Ltd, Shanghai VW and Weifang Diesel Engine. For more information, please log on to http://www.watg.cn .

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For further information, please contact:

Wonder Auto Technology, Inc.

Lydia Zhao

Assistant CFO

Tel: +86-10-8478-5339

Cell: +86-130-2118-4792

Email: lydiaz@watg.cn

Yechon Xie

Investor Relations Manager

Tel: +86-416-266-1186

Cell: +86-137-0006-1685

Email: ycxie@watg.cn

Source: Wonder Auto Technology, Inc.
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