FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

VOLKSWAGEN OF MARION, AN IKE FAMILY DEALERSHIP,

HOLDS GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY FOR THEIR NEW DEALERSHIP


Marion, IllinoisVolkswagen of Marion, part of the Ike Family of Dealerships, is celebrating the start of
construction on their new facility. The ground breaking ceremony will take place on Monday, July 14 at 11 am
at 4403 W. DeYoung, Marion, IL 62959.

The new, state-of-the-art facility will be over 18,000 square feet. The multi-million dollar construction project
represents the Ike Familys commitment to the communities of Southern Illinois as well as to the Volkswagen
Brand. It is expected that the new facility will employ at least 30 Southern Illinoisans.

The new facility will sit east of Ike Honda. Access to the new facility will be available by Heartland Drive.
Through a joint effort with the City of Marion, Heartland Drive will be extended to Bainbridge Trail. The
extension of this roadway will allow access from two stoplights on Route 13 -- Pentecost Drive and Bainbridge
Trail (Heartland Regional Medical Center).

Since opening our temporary Volkswagen facility in February, the response has been phenomenal. We have
already sold over 100 Volkswagens! Our service business has shattered our initial expectations. On a regular
basis, we have customers travel 2 to 3 hours to service their Volkswagen at our dealership. In fact, we are in the
process of hiring our fourth VW technician already, said Ashlee Church, Director of Operations.

Customers also love the fact that we are family-owned and operated, said Lori Eigenrauch Sisulak, Dealer
Principal. The Ike Family of Dealerships was founded by Edward Ike Eigenrauch. Ike began selling cars in
1964 and recently celebrated 50 years in the automotive industry. The VW Dealership is owned by Ikes three
children: Lori Eigenrauch Sisulak, Brian Eigenrauch, and Jason Eigenrauch. The Ike Family spans three
generations with more than 125 years of combined automotive experience.

Volkwagen of Marion will continue to operate in their temporary facility until construction of the new building
is complete. The temporary facility is located at 8100 Express Drive, Marion, IL 62959.

Members of the community and media are invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony. Members of the Ike
Family will be available for comment before, during or after the event.


For more information contact:

Ashlee Church
Director of Operations
618-551-5100
ashlee@vwofmarion.com