AutoChina International Commences Trading on NASDAQ under Symbol AUTC; Company to Present at the Roth China Conference on Oct...

AutoChina International Limited (“AutoChina” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AUTC, AUTCW, AUTCU), a leading one-stop commercial vehicle sales and leasing company in China offering its customers affordable lease-to-own options, today announced that the Company’s securities commenced trading this morning on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbols “AUTC” (common stock), “AUTCW” (warrants), and “AUTCU” (units). Prior to its move to the NASDAQ, the Company was traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbols AUCLF, AUCWF, and AUCUF.

AutoChina to Present at Roth China Conference

AutoChina also announced that the Company’s CFO, Jason Wang, is scheduled to present at the Roth China Conference on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 in Miami Beach, FL. Mr. Wang will be presenting at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The presentation will also be broadcast live over the Internet via http://www.wsw.com/webcast/roth22/auclf.ob/. To listen to the live presentation, go click the link at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

About AutoChina International Limited:

AutoChina International Limited is a leading one-stop commercial auto financing and sales company in China. AutoChina’s operating subsidiary was founded in 2005 by nationally recognized Chairman and CEO, Yong Hui Li.

Safe Harbor Statement:

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 about the Company. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to meaningfully differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements:

• Continued compliance with government regulations;
• Changing legislation or regulatory environments;
• Requirements or changes affecting the businesses in which the Company is engaged;
• Industry trends, including factors affecting supply and demand;
• Labor and personnel relations;
• Credit risks affecting the Company's revenue and profitability;
• Changes in the automobile industry;
• The Company’s ability to effectively manage its growth, including implementing effective controls and procedures and attracting and retaining key management and personnel;
• Changing interpretations of generally accepted accounting principles;
• Whether the transaction to sell the automobile dealership business is consummated;
• General economic conditions; and
• Other relevant risks detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The information set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the information contained in this press release.