AutoChina International Announces Share Purchase by Chief Financial Officer Jason Wang

SHIJIAZHUANG, China--(Business Wire)--
AutoChina International Limited ("AutoChina" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AUTC),
China`s largest one-stop commercial vehicle sales, leasing, and support network,
today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Jason Wang, recently purchased
$500,000 of AutoChina`s ordinary shares.

Because it is a foreign private issuer, AutoChina`s officers and directors are
not required to file insider trading reports with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. However, in keeping with the Company`s policy of transparency to its
shareholders, the Company has determined that it will announce all open market
transactions (purchases or sales) exceeding $250,000 effected by its officers
and directors.

About AutoChina International Limited:

AutoChina International Limited is China`s largest one-stop commercial vehicle
sales, leasing, and support network. AutoChina`s operating subsidiary was
founded in 2005 by nationally recognized Chairman and CEO, Yong Hui Li. The
Company owns and operates 178 commercial vehicle financing centers in Northern
China regions; and primarily provides sales-type leasing and support for local
customers. The Company`s website is http://www.autochinaintl.com.

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;
* 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.

AutoChina International Limited
Jason Wang, 858-997-0680
Chief Financial Officer
jcwang@autochinaintl.com
or
Investor Relations:
The Equity Group Inc.
Adam Prior, 212-836-9606
Vice President
aprior@equityny.com

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