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AirIQ Doubles Automobile Dealerships Offering MobileIQ'TM' Intelligent Vehicle Protection.


TORONTO -- AirIQ Inc. (TSX:IQ):

Large Automotive Ownership Group Now Selling MobileIQ(TM)

AirIQ Inc. (TSX:IQ), a leader in the Telematics industry, announces that the number of automobile dealerships in Ontario, Canada to sell MobileIQ(TM), the Company's Consumer Telematics service, has doubled. The additional dealerships include the Dilawri Group, a large automotive group that owns several dealerships in Ontario.

"MobileIQ(TM) distribution through automotive dealerships is steadily increasing. We are pleased with the rate of adoption and our rollout plans are proceeding according to schedule," states Miguel Gonsalves, Vice President, Consumer Division of AirIQ. "We will continually increase the number of dealerships in our local market and expand our sales force to target key markets in the United States."

"We saw the benefits of MobileIQ(TM) for our business and our customers immediately," explains Omar Kahn, General Manager for Markham Honda, a member of the Dilawri Group. "The value propositions of MobileIQ(TM) are compelling for many of our customers."

MobileIQ(TM) Intelligent Vehicle Protection is a security and safety service for Consumers that also provides convenience and savings. Once the MobileIQ(TM) device is installed in a subscriber's vehicle, the owner can access the service via the Internet or a touch-tone phone. A MobileIQ(TM) subscriber can keep in touch with his/her vehicle (with its real-time street-level location) from virtually anywhere at anytime. MobileIQ(TM) offers a variety of automatic notifications including Early Theft Vehicle Warning Alerts. Specifically, MobileIQ(TM) provides Consumers with the following security, safety, convenience and savings benefits:

--Realize potential vehicle insurance reductions from leading insurers.

--Receive an unauthorized movement alert when a vehicle is towed from its parked position.

--Locate and disable a vehicle if it is stolen.

--Provide valuable location-based information to the appropriate authorities to help recover a stolen vehicle.

--Remotely unlock a vehicle without keys.

--Be notified if the driver (i.e. your teenage son or daughter) of your vehicle is driving at excessive and unsafe speeds.

--Obtain peace of mind while loved ones (i.e. your elderly parent) are on the road with the ability to access their vehicle's location 24/7.

The following automobile dealerships are currently offering MobileIQ(TM) Intelligent Vehicle Protection for sale:
Acura of North Toronto             Thornhill
www.acuraofnorthtoronto.com        (905) 882-9660

Bessada Kia                        Pickering
www.kiaofpickering.com             (905) 421-9191

Brampton Chrysler                  Brampton
www.bramptonchrysler.ca            (905) 459-1810

Brampton Mitsubishi                Brampton
www.bramptonmitsubishi.ca          (905) 459-2600

Douglas Ford Lincoln               Barrie
www.douglasford.ca                 (705) 728-5558

Durham Dodge Chrysler              Oshawa
www.durhamchrysler.com             (905) 404-0525

Erin Mills Mazda                   Mississauga
www.erinmillsmazda.com             (905) 828-0070

Evans Ford                         Toronto
www.evans-ford.com                 (416) 231-3361

Fines Ford                         Bolton
www.finesford.ca                   (905) 857-1252

Formula Honda                      Scarborough
www.formulahonda.com               (416) 754-4555

Halton Honda                       Burlington
www.haltonhonda.com                (905) 632-5371

Markham Dodge Chrysler Jeep        Markham
www.markhamdodge.com               (905) 471-1500

Markham Honda                      Markham
www.markhamhonda.com               (905) 477-2451

Markham Mitsubishi                 Markham
www.markhammitsubishi.ca           (905) 415-0080

Mazda of Brampton                  Brampton
www.mazdaofbrampton.ca             (905) 459-0290

Mississauga Honda                  Mississauga
www.mississaugahonda.com           (905) 828-1650

Morningside Mazda                  Scarborough
www.morningsidemazda.com           (416) 283-7100

Parkway Honda                      Toronto
www.parkwayhonda.com               (416) 752-6666

Ready Honda                        Mississauga
www.readyhonda.com                 (905) 896-3500

Richmond Hill Chrysler             Richmond Hill
www.rhchrysler.com                 (905) 731-3181

Richmond Hill Toyota               Richmond Hill
www.richmondhill.toyota.ca         (905) 889-1189

Scarboro Mazda                     Toronto
www.scarboro.mazda.ca              (416) 752-0970

Toronto Dodge Chrysler             Toronto
www.toronto.fivestardealers.ca     (416) 368-7000

Whitby Mazda                       Whitby
www.whitbymazda.com                (905) 686-2256


Please check www.mobileiq.ca or www.mobileiq.us for regular updates about automobile dealerships offering MobileIQ(TM).

About AirIQ

AirIQ trades on The Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol IQ. A leader in the Telematics marketplace, AirIQ is headquartered in Pickering, near Toronto, Canada. The Company operates as a wireless Internet applications service provider specializing in Telematics. Telematics is the name given to information and control messages sent wirelessly to and from vehicles. AirIQ's services are offered primarily to five large commercial markets (rental vehicle, commercial transport, heavy equipment fleets, vehicle finance and marine) and to the Consumer market. AirIQ gives vehicle owners the abilities to manage and protect their mobile assets. AirIQ's services include: vehicle locating, boundary notification, automated inventory, maintenance reminders, security alerts, vehicle disabling, unauthorized movement alerts and many more features. For additional information on AirIQ, its products and services, and the recent acquisition of the business of Aircept.com, LLC, and Boatracs, LLC, please visit the Company's website at www.airiq.com or call 1(888) 606-6444.

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking information based on management's best estimates and the current operating environment. These forward-looking statements are related to, but not limited to, AirIQ's operations, anticipated financial performance, business prospects and strategies. Forward-looking information typically contains words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "plan" or similar words suggesting future outcomes. Such forward-looking statements are as of the date which such statement is made and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from future results expressed, anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, changes in market and competition, technological and competitive developments and potential downturns in economic conditions generally. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. AirIQ disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

There is a picture associated with this release of Omar Kahn (Left), General Manager for Markham Honda, a member of the Dilawri Group, and Miguel Gonsalves (Right), Vice President, Consumer Division of AirIQ. Markham Honda offers MobileIQ(TM), Intelligent Vehicle Protection. The picture can be viewed at

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