GREENSBORO Foreign Cars Celebrates Being Named an Authorized Aston Martin Dealership with ``Premiere Night'' on Thursday, October 21, 2004

GREENSBORO, N.C.--Oct. 1, 20049, 2004--Foreign Cars International, North Carolina's authorized Ferrari and Maserati dealership, on Thursday, October 21, will add another jewel to its automotive excellence crown - Aston Martin - when it announces being named one of only 30 authorized Aston Martin dealerships in the United States.

Trent Conrad, Foreign Cars General Manager, will officiate over "Aston Martin Premiere Night" in their stunning new state-of-the-art 66,000 square foot showroom, service and customer care complex at 5603 Roanne Way, in Greensboro, North Carolina, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.

Situated on a vast 22 acres, right off on Interstate 40, Foreign Cars is one of the largest and most comprehensive automotive complexes in the country, and is fast becoming a world-class, worldwide destination as it is the only dealership to feature Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati and Porsche all under one roof.

Models of the DB9, the Aston Martin thoroughbred sports car, and the V12 Vanquish S, hailed as the fastest road car in the history of Aston Martin, will then be on view and available for purchase by discriminating automotive enthusiasts. Celebratory refreshments fitting the occasion will also be served.

Aston Martin's cutting-edge spirit of designing sports cars with distinctive and individual character served as inspiration for the new Foreign Cars complex. Beautifully architected to reflect the graceful attributes of the performance models it houses, Foreign Cars showcases its inventory on two levels for convenient viewing and access, surrounded by etched glass, aluminum and natural hardwoods.

"We are so excited and proud to welcome Aston Martin to our Foreign Cars family," added Conrad. "The DB9 and V12 are perfect compliments to our other automotive luxury favorites, including the Maserati Quattroporte and the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti."

To schedule a test drive or for more information, guests are invited to visit http://www.foreigncarsitalia.com or call (336) 294-0200. For more on Aston Martin, see Ford, NYSE: F; for Ferrari and Maserati, see Fiat, NYSE: FIA.