Saleen Vehicles to be in Front of and Behind the Camera for New DreamWorks Movie, Need for Speed

Saleen Vehicles to be in Front of and Behind the Camera for New DreamWorks Movie, Need for Speed

CORONA, Calif., Feb. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Saleen Automotive, Inc. (OTCQB: SLNN), (OTCBB: SLNN) (the "Company"), an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel, is pleased to announce that the Company has been asked to provide performance vehicles for DreamWorks Pictures' feature film, Need for Speed.

Saleen vehicles have previously been featured in blockbusters such as Transformers, Ironman and Bruce Almighty and the Company's efforts in Hollywood represents a significant revenue stream. This time Saleen vehicles will be positioned both in front of and behind the camera as the Saleen S7 will be a featured vehicle driven in scenes by the film's stellar cast. Additionally, a special Saleen camera car has been designed to keep the filmmakers in pace with the blazing Saleen S7 or Bugatti Veyron on the cinematic roadways.

"We are very pleased to again be asked to provide Saleen vehicles for a major Hollywood film," stated Steve Saleen, CEO, Saleen Automotive. "Not only does this effort bring significant revenue to Saleen Automotive, but it also puts our brand on the big screen in front of a fantastic consumer demographic in perhaps the best light possible. We love participating in these incredible projects."

About Need for Speed

Need for Speed is an upcoming 2014 American action film directed by Scott Waugh, written by George Gatins and John Gatins. Produced by DreamWorks Pictures, it is an adaptation of the Need for Speed series of video games by Electronic Arts. It stars Aaron Paul in the lead role and is scheduled for release through Touchstone Pictures on March 14, 2014.

http://www.needforspeed.com/movie

Please take a moment to view any of the videos below related to the film.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKrSMllSVoE&sns=em

http://youtu.be/y_x9wYy2Mxs

http://youtu.be/BFXs1hCUtc4

For more information and updates regarding Saleen Automotive visit the following online locations:

Company website: www.saleenautomotive.com.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saleen

About Saleen Automotive, Inc.
Saleen is an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel. Founder Steve Saleen has continually set the bar for automotive design and performance engineering in both street and racing applications. Saleen plans to utilize its existing strategic partnerships and dealer network to refine its design and engineering prowess, continue development of emerging automotive technologies, and expand its presence nationwide with a combination of automotive retail services, aftermarket parts and new vehicle sales to build significant long-term value. Learn more at www.saleenautomotive.com.

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SOURCE Saleen Automotive, Inc.

Saleen Automotive, Inc.

CONTACT: Media Contact: Molly Saleen, (714) 400-2121, Investor Relations Contact: Kurt Divich, Integrity Media Inc., www.IntegrityIR.com, (702) 396-1000

Web Site: http://www.saleenautomotive.com


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