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Management Discussion and AnalysisCompliance with GovernmentRegulationsTo prepare for the Chinese government’s increasinglystringent requirements on emission control and toprepare for large scale exports in the <strong>com</strong>ing years,the Group’s associates started to upgrade theirproducts to <strong>com</strong>ply with the Guo IV and Euro IVemission standards, which are now required in Beijingand very soon in other major cities in China, in 2008.By 1 March 2008, all the associates’ key models like:“Free Cruiser”, “Geely Kingkong”, “Vision”, “Maple”series, “China Dragon” had passed the Guo IVemission standards.New ProductsMajor new product launches by the associates in<strong>2007</strong> are summarized below:1. “Merrie Star” <strong>2007</strong> facelift (1.05L)2. “Geely Kingkong” power version (1.8L)3. “Vision” mid-end sedan (1.8L)4. “Free Cruiser” 2008 version (1.3L, 1.5L)5. “Maple Marindo” economy version (1.3L)6. “Maple Hysoon” sedan (1.5L, 1.8L)7. “Maple Haifeng” sedan (1.5L, 1.8L)8. “JL-Z142” 4-speed automatic gearboxes9. “JL-S148” manual gearboxesIn 2008, the Group’s operating associates plan tolaunch the following new products:1. “LC-1” economy hatchback (1.0L)2. “China Dragon” sport car (1.8L)3. “Geely Kingkong” hatchback (1.5L)4. “TX-4” taxi vehicle (2.4L, 2.5L diesel)GEELY AUTOMOBILE HOLDINGS LIMITED24ANNUAL REPORT 2 0 0 7

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