AAMP Distributing Motorola Hands-Free Bluetooth Car Kit

Press Release - Relationship marks Motorola’s entry into the automotive aftermarket with the 12-volt specialty channel

Motorola, Inc. and AAMP of America announced today that they have signed a distribution agreement to provide consumers in North America with an easy way to locate a one-stop-shop to purchase Motorola’s award-winning blnc Bluetooth Car Kit IHF1000 and have it professionally installed. Consumers should visit www.motorola.com/automotive or www.aampofamerica.com to find a qualified, local installer that can help them “trick-out their ride” with the latest must-have, wireless, in-vehicle hands-free accessory.

“Integrating hands-free technology into the car is a trend in the automotive industry and AAMP of America is leading the 12-volt specialty market by providing its nationwide customer base with a new profit opportunity,” said, Micah Ansley president and CEO of AAMP. “Through our relationship with Motorola, AAMP of America dealers now have the ability to sell and install an automotive-grade, voice-operated car kit that provides drivers with a true hands-free and wire-free communication experience inside the car.”

Demand for in-vehicle hands-free products is expected to increase as consumers become more familiar and aware of the capabilities of Bluetooth wireless technology and as they are required to use a hands-free products to comply with current, and possibly future pending, legislation.* According to IMS Research, nearly 15% of all mobile phones sold in North America in 2005 included Bluetooth wireless technology and that by 2009 this figure will increase to nearly 75 percent.