Potential Acquisition

Inchcape PLC
18 February 2008


For immediate release


                                    Inchcape plc

                               Possible acquisition


Further to recent press speculation, the Board of Inchcape plc ('Inchcape'), the
leading independent, international automotive retailer, confirms that it is in
early stage, exclusive discussions regarding the possible acquisition of Musa
Motors, a leading Russian automotive retailer based in the Moscow region. The
transaction, if concluded, is expected to be funded by existing debt facilities.

A further announcement will be made when appropriate.


For further information, please contact:


Group Communications, Inchcape plc

[phone]


Investor Relations, Inchcape plc

[phone]


Financial Dynamics (Jonathon Brill/Billy Clegg)

[phone]


Notes to editors


About Inchcape

Inchcape plc is the leading independent, international automotive retailer, with
scale operations in Australia, Belgium, Greece, Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK.
The Group also has operations in a number of other markets, including Eastern
Europe, the Baltic's, Russia and South America.  In addition to growing its core
businesses, Inchcape is looking to develop scale operations in new and emerging
regions.  It represents leading automotive brands and operates either a retail,
or a vertically integrated retail model (i.e. exclusive distribution and
retail), depending on the market.  Inchcape's current key manufacturer partners
are Toyota/Lexus, Subaru, BMW, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi and Honda.


For further information, visit us at www.inchcape.com




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