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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON JUNE 1, 2011

To our Stockholders:

The 2011 annual meeting of stockholders of SORL Auto Parts, Inc. will be held on June 1, 2011, beginning at 8:00 p.m. local time (China Standard Time) in Meeting Room 205, No.1169 Yumeng Road, Ruian Economic Development District, Ruian City, Zhejiang Province, Zip 325200, China. Only holders of record of shares of our common stock at the close of business on April 6, 2011 (the “Record Date”) are entitled to vote at the meeting and any postponements or adjournments of the meeting. Below are proposals to be voted on at the annual meeting:

 
(1)
To elect seven directors to hold office until the 2012 annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are elected and qualified;

 
(2)
To ratify the appointment of our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2011; and

 
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To transact any other matters that properly comes before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.

This year, we are pleased to take advantage of the Securities and Exchange Commission rule allowing companies to furnish proxy materials to stockholder over the Internet. Consequently, most stockholders will not receive paper copies of our proxy materials. We believe that this e-proxy process expedites stockholders’ receipt of proxy materials, while also lowering the cost and reducing the environmental impact of our annual meeting.

On April 22, 2011, we began mailing to our stockholders of record a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the “Notice”) containing instructions on how to access our 2011 proxy statement, and annual report to stockholders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. About how to vote online, please refer to The Notice for detailed instructions on how to access the proxy materials, how to cast your vote, and how to request and receive proxy materials in paper form.

It is important that your shares be represented and voted at the annual meeting. As an alternative to voting in person at the annual meeting, you may vote on the Internet, by telephone, or if you receive a paper proxy card in the mail, by mailing the completed proxy card. The proxy statement and annual report are available online at http://www.cstproxy.com/sorl/2011.
 
 
By order of the Board of Directors,
   
 
 
Xiao Ping Zhang
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
   
April 21, 2011
Ruian City, China
 
 
 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE PROXY MATERIALS AND THE ANNUAL MEETING
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ITEM 1 –  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
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ITEM 2 – RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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OTHER MATTERS
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BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF COMMON STOCK
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SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
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RELATED PERSON TRANSACTIONS
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CERTAIN KEY EMPLOYEES
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM
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COMPENSATION TO DIRECTORS
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COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT
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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FIRM FEES
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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SORL Auto Parts, Inc.
No. 1169 Yumeng Road
Ruian Economic Development District
Ruian City, Zhejiang Province, Zip: 325200
People’s Republic of China

PROXY STATEMENT
 
This proxy statement contains information related to the annual meeting of stockholders of SORL Auto Parts, Inc., to be held on June 1, 2011, beginning at 8:00 p.m. local time (China Standard Time) in Meeting Room 205, No.1169 Yumeng Road, Ruian Economic Development District, Ruian City, Zhejiang Province, Zip 325200, China, and any postponements or adjournments thereof. On April 22, 2011, we began mailing to our stockholders a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the “Notice”) containing instructions on how to access our 2011 proxy statement and Annual Report to stockholders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, and how to vote online. This solicitation is made on behalf of the Board of Directors (the “Board of Directors” or the “Board”) of SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (“SORL,” “our,” “us,” “the Company,” or “we”), a Delaware corporation.
 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE PROXY MATERIALS AND THE ANNUAL MEETING
 
Proxy Materials
 
Why am I receiving these materials?
 
The Board of Directors is providing these proxy materials to you in connection with our annual meeting of stockholders, which will take place on June 1, 2011.  As a stockholder at the close of business on April 6, 2011 (the “Record Date”), you are invited to attend the annual meeting of stockholders. Further, you are entitled to, and requested to, vote on the items of business described in this proxy statement.
 
What information is contained in this proxy statement?
 
The information included in this proxy statement relates to the proposals to be voted on at the annual meeting of stockholders, the voting process, and the compensation of our directors and most highly paid executive officers, and certain other required information.
 
Why did I receive a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials in the mail instead of a printed set of proxy materials?
 
Pursuant to rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, we are permitted to furnish our proxy materials over the Internet to our stockholders by delivering a Notice in the mail.  We are sending the Notice to our stockholders of record as of the Record Date.  If you received a Notice by mail, you will not receive a printed copy of the proxy materials in the mail.  Instead, the Notice instructs you on how to access and review the proxy statement and annual report over the Internet at http://www.cstproxy.com/sorl/2011.  The Notice also instructs you on how you may submit your proxy over the Internet.  If you received a Notice by mail and would like to receive a printed copy of our proxy materials, you should follow the instructions for requesting these materials contained in the Notice.
 
Further, Stockholders may request a free copy of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), from:

 
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Corporate Controller
SORL Auto Parts, Inc.
No. 1169 Yumeng Road
Ruian Economic Development District
Ruian City, Zhejiang Province, Zip: 325200
People’s Republic of China
Tel. (86) 577-65817720
 
Alternatively, you may access our 2010 Form 10-K on our website at http://www.SORL.cn, under “Investor Relations.”
 
SORL also will furnish any exhibit to our 2010 Form 10-K, if specifically requested.
 
For those stockholders who share the same address, one copy of the annual report to stockholders or other documents to stockholders may be delivered unless you request separate sets of documents by writing to our address provided above.  Upon receiving such written request, the Company will promptly deliver a copy of the requested documents.  A stockholder may also send a written notification to the address above requesting to receive a separate copy of the documents instead of sharing with others having the same address.
 
How may I request a single set of proxy materials for my household?
 
If you share an address with another stockholder and have received multiple copies of our proxy materials, you may write us at the address above to request delivery of a single copy of these materials.
 
What should I do if I receive more than one set of voting materials?
 
You may receive more than one set of voting materials, including multiple copies of this proxy statement and multiple proxy cards or voting instruction cards.  For example, if you hold your shares in more than one brokerage account, you may receive a separate voting instruction card for each brokerage account in which you hold shares.  If you are a stockholder of record and your shares are registered in more than one name, you will receive more than one proxy card.  Please submit each SORL proxy card and voting instruction card that you receive by following the instructions attached to the proxy or voting instruction cards.
 
Voting Information
 
What items of business will be voted on at the annual meeting of stockholders?
 
The items of business scheduled to be voted on at the annual meeting of stockholders are:

 
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The election of directors;

 
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The ratification of our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2011;

 
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We will also consider any other business that properly comes before the annual meeting
 
What happens if additional matters are presented at the annual meeting?
 
Other than the two items of business described in this proxy statement, we are not aware of any other business to be acted upon at the annual meeting.  If you grant a proxy, the persons named as proxy holders, Xiao Ping Zhang and Xiao Feng Zhang, will have the discretion to vote your shares on any additional matters properly presented for a vote at the meeting. If for any reason any of our nominees are not available as a candidate for director, the persons named as proxy holders will vote your proxy for such other candidate or candidates as may be nominated by the Board.

 
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What are the Board's recommendations?
 
Unless you give other instructions on your proxy card, the persons named as proxy holders on the proxy card will vote in accordance with the recommendations of the Board of Directors.  The Board's recommendations are set forth together with the description of each item in this proxy statement.  In summary, the Board recommends a vote:

 
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FOR the election of the nominated slate of directors (see Item 1);

 
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FOR the ratification of the appointment of EFP Rotenberg, LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2011 (see Item 2);

 
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With respect to any other matter that properly comes before the meeting, the proxy holders will vote as recommended by the Board of Directors, or, if no recommendation is given, in the proxy holders’ own discretion.
 
What shares can I vote?
 
Each share of SORL common stock issued and outstanding as of the close of business on April 6, 2011, the Record Date is entitled to be voted on all items being voted upon at the annual meeting.  You may vote all shares owned by you as of the Record Date, including (i) shares held directly in your name as the stockholder of record, and (ii) shares held for you as the beneficial owner through a broker, trustee or other nominee such as a bank.  As of the Record Date, SORL had approximately 19,304,921 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
 
How can I vote my shares?
 
If you hold shares in your name as the stockholder of record, you may vote:
 
 
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In person at the annual meeting.  In order to be admitted to the annual meeting, you must present proof of ownership of our stock on the record date and photo identification such as a driver’s license. The time and location of the annual meeting are:  Wednesday, June 1, 2011, beginning at 8:00 pm local time (China Standard Time) in Meeting Room 205, No.1169 Yumeng Road, Ruian Economic Development District, Ruian City, Zhejiang Province, Zip 325200, China.  Please arrive early to ensure that you are seated by the commencement of the meeting at 8:00 pm.  You may also refer to your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials for the meeting location.
 
 
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By telephone. Please see the instructions on your proxy card for detailed instructions.
 
 
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On the Internet. Please see the instructions on your proxy card for detailed instructions.
 
 
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By mail. If you receive a proxy card by mail, please mark, sign, and date your proxy card, detach it from the instructions, and return it in the postage prepaid envelope provided with the proxy card.
 
Returning your proxy or voting electronically does not deprive you of your right to attend the meeting and to vote your shares in person for the matters acted upon at the meeting.  Even if you plan to attend the annual meeting, we recommend that you also submit your proxy by telephone, on the Internet, or by mail, as described above, so that your vote will be counted if you later decide not to attend the meeting.
 
If you hold shares beneficially in street name, you may vote by submitting voting instructions to your broker, trustee or nominee. Specifically:

 
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You may vote in person at the annual meeting only if you obtain a legal proxy from the broker, trustee or nominee that holds your shares giving you the right to vote the shares.  To request a legal proxy, please follow the instructions attached to your voting instructions card provided by your broker, trustee or nominee.  In order to be admitted to the annual meeting, you must present the legal proxy and photo identification such as a driver’s license.  The time and location of the annual meeting are: Wednesday, June 1, 2011, beginning at 8:00 pm local time (China Standard Time) in Meeting Room 205, No.1169 Yumeng Road, Ruian Economic Development District, Ruian City, Zhejiang Province, Zip 325200, and China.  Please arrive early to ensure that you are seated by the commencement of the meeting at 8:00 pm.
 
 
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You may vote by submitting voting instructions to your broker, trustee or nominee by telephone, on the Internet, or by mail.  Please follow the instructions attached to your voting instruction card provided by your broker, trustee or nominee on how to submit voting instruction.
 
Even if you plan to attend the annual meeting, we recommend that you also submit your voting instructions as described below so that your vote will be counted if you later decide not to attend the meeting.
 
Can I change my vote?
 
Yes. Even after you have submitted your proxy, you may change your vote at any time before the proxy is exercised by filing with our Corporate Secretary either a notice of revocation or a duly executed proxy bearing a later date.  The powers of the proxy holders will be suspended if you attend the meeting in person and so request, although attendance at the meeting will not by itself revoke a previously granted proxy.
 
Is my vote confidential?
 
Proxy instructions, ballots and voting tabulations that identify individual stockholders are handled in a manner that protects your voting privacy.  Your vote will not be disclosed either within SORL or to third parties, except:  (1) as necessary to meet applicable legal requirements, (2) to allow for the tabulation of votes and certification of the vote, and (3) to facilitate a successful proxy solicitation.  Occasionally, stockholders provide on their proxy card written comments, which are then forwarded to SORL management.
 
What are the voting rights of the holders of our common stock?
 
For all matters, each outstanding share of our common stock will be entitled to one vote on each matter.  Under the law of the state of Delaware, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares (i) presented in person or by proxy at the meeting and (ii) entitled to vote at the meeting. For all other matters relevant to this meeting, the vote required for approval is the affirmative vote of the majority of the shares (i) present in person or by proxy at the meeting and (ii) entitled to vote at the meeting. Stockholders do not have cumulative voting rights.
 
Who will bear the cost of soliciting votes for the annual meeting of stockholders?
 
We are making this solicitation and will pay substantially all of the costs of preparing, assembling, printing, mailing and distributing these proxy materials and soliciting votes.  We will reimburse banks, brokers or other nominees for their costs of sending our proxy materials to beneficial owners. Directors, officers or other employees of ours may also solicit proxies from stockholders in person, by telephone, facsimile transmission or other electronic means of communication without additional compensation.  We anticipate the costs of such services to the Company to be approximately $6,500.
 
Where can I find the voting results of the annual meeting of stockholders?
 
We intend to publish any preliminary voting results on Form 8-K within four business days after the meeting and publish final results on Form 8-K within four business days after they are known.

 
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Stock Ownership Information
 
What is the difference between holding shares as a stockholder of record and as a beneficial owner?
 
Many SORL stockholders hold their shares through a broker, or other nominee, rather than directly in their own names.  As summarized below, there are some distinctions between shares held of record and those owned beneficially.
 
Stockholder of Record
 
If your shares are registered directly in your name with our transfer agent, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, you are considered, with respect to those shares, the stockholder of record, and we are sending these proxy materials directly to you.  As the stockholder of record, you have the right to grant your voting proxy directly to us or to vote in person at the meeting.
 
Beneficial Owner
 
If your shares are held by a trust, in a brokerage account, or by another nominee, you are considered the beneficial owner of those shares, and these proxy materials are being forwarded to you together with a voting instruction card.  As the beneficial owner, you have the right to direct your broker, trustee or nominee on how to vote and are also invited to attend the annual meeting.
 
Since a beneficial owner is not the stockholder of record, you may not vote these shares in person at the meeting, unless you obtain a "legal proxy" from the broker, trustee or nominee that holds your shares, giving you the right to vote the shares at the meeting.  Your broker, trustee or nominee should provide voting instructions for you to use in directing the broker, trustee or nominee on how to vote your shares.
 
What if I have questions for SORL’s transfer agent?
 
Please contact SORL's transfer agent, at the phone number or address listed below, with questions concerning stock certificates, dividend checks, transfer of ownership or other matters pertaining to your stock account.

Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company
17 Battery Place, Eighth Floor
New York, New York 10004
Tel. (212) 509-4000
Fax. (212) 509-5150
 
Annual Meeting Information
 
What is the purpose of the annual meeting of stockholders?
 
At our annual meeting, stockholders will act upon the matters outlined in the Notice, including the election of directors and ratification of our independent registered public accounting firm.  In addition, management will report on our performance during fiscal year 2010 and respond to questions from stockholders.
 
Who can attend the meeting?
 
All stockholders as of the Record Date, or their duly appointed proxies, may attend the meeting, and each may be accompanied by one guest.  Seating, however, is limited. Please note that space limitations make it necessary to limit attendance to stockholders and their guests.  Admission to the meeting will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

 
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What constitutes a quorum?
 
The presence at the meeting, in person or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the shares of the common stock that are outstanding on the Record Date will constitute a quorum, permitting the meeting to conduct its business.  As of the Record Date, 19,304,921 shares of common stock, representing the same number of votes, were outstanding.  Thus, the presence, in person or by proxy, of the holders of common stock representing at least 9,652,461 votes will be required to establish a quorum.
 
Proxies received, but marked as abstentions, will be included in the calculation of the number of votes considered to be present at the meeting, but they will be treated as unvoted with respect to the matter or matters on which the abstentions are indicated. As a result, abstentions will have the same effect as a vote against the proposal set forth in Item 2.
 
If you hold your shares in “street name” through a broker or other nominee, your broker or nominee may not be permitted by applicable rules to exercise voting discretion with respect to some of the matters to be acted upon.  If you do not give your broker or nominee specific voting instructions, your shares may not be voted on those matters and will not be counted in determining the number of votes necessary for approval.  However, shares represented by such “broker non-votes” will be counted in determining whether there is a quorum.
 
Stockholder Proposals, Director Nominations and Related Matters
 
How can a stockholder propose actions for consideration at an annual meeting of stockholders or to nominate individuals to serve as directors?
 
You may submit proposals or nominees for the board for consideration at an annual stockholders’ meeting.
 
For a stockholder proposal that is subject to SEC Rule 14a-8, and is to be considered for inclusion in our proxy statement for the annual meeting next year, the written proposal must be received by our Corporate Secretary, at our principal executive offices, on or before February 1, 2012. If the date of next year's annual meeting is advanced more than 30 days prior to or delayed by more than 30 days after the anniversary date of this year's annual meeting, the deadline for inclusion of proposals in our proxy statement must be so delivered not later than the close of business on the later of (i) the 120th day prior to such annual meeting or (ii) the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made.  Such proposals also will need to comply with SEC regulations under Rule 14a-8 regarding the inclusion of stockholder proposals in company-sponsored proxy materials.  Proposals should be addressed to our corporate address as follows:

Corporate Secretary
c/o Corporate Controller
SORL Auto Parts, Inc.
No. 1169 Yumeng Road
Ruian Economic Development District
Ruian City, Zhejiang Province, Zip: 325200
People’s Republic of China
 
If notice of a stockholder proposal is submitted outside the process of Rule 14a-8 or is subject to Rule 14a-8 but is not received by February 1, 2012 by our Corporate Secretary, such proposal will not be considered to be a matter that properly comes before the meeting.
 
You may propose director candidates for consideration by the Board of Directors. Such recommendations should be directed to our Corporate Controller at the address of our principal executive offices set forth above, and must be submitted on or before February 1, 2012 in the manner specified in our bylaws.
 
How may I communicate with SORL's Board of Directors?
 
You may contact members of our Board via e-mail at boardmembers@sorl.com.cn.

 
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ITEM 1 – ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
 
We are committed to having sound corporate governance principles.  Having such principles is essential to running our business efficiently and to maintaining our integrity in the marketplace.  We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees.  A copy of our code of ethics is posted on our Internet site at http://www.SORL.cn/IRhome.asp.
 
Directors’ Independence
 
Our Corporate Governance Guidelines and the Rules of the Nasdaq Global Market provide that a majority of our seven-member Board must consist of independent directors.  The Board has determined that each of the following four non-employee director nominees standing for election, which include Li Min Zhang, Zhi Zhong Wang, Yi Guang Huo, and Jiang Hua Feng, is independent within the meaning of Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4200(a)(15).  We do not have a lead independent director.
 
In determining independence, the Board reviews whether directors have any material relationship with the Company.  The Board considers all relevant facts and circumstances. In assessing the materiality of a director's relationship with us, the Board is guided by the standards set forth below and considers the issues from the director's standpoint and from the perspective of the persons or organizations with which the director has an affiliation.  The Board reviews commercial, industrial, banking, consulting, legal, accounting, charitable and familial relationships, if applicable. An independent director must not have any material relationship with us, either directly or indirectly as a partner, stockholder or officer of an organization that has a relationship with us, or any other relationship that would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director.
 
Irrespective of other potentially disqualifying relationships, no director will be considered independent in the following circumstances:
 
(1) The director is, or has been in the past three years, an employee of SORL, or a family member of the director is, or has been in the past three years, an executive officer of SORL.
 
(2) The director has received, or has a family member who has received, compensation from us in excess of $120,000 in any 12 month period in the past three years, other than compensation for board service, compensation received by the director's family member for service as a non-executive employee, and benefits under a tax-qualified plan or other non-discretionary compensation.
 
(3) The director is, or has a family member who is, a current partner of our outside auditor, or was a partner or employee of our outside auditor, who worked on our audit at any time during any of the past three years.
 
(4) The director is a family member of an individual who is, or at any time during the past three years was, employed by the Company as an executive officer.
 
(5) The director is, or has a family member who is, employed as an executive officer of another entity where, at any time during the past three years, any of our executive officers served on the compensation committee of that other entity.
 
(6) The director is, or a family member is, a partner in, or a controlling stockholder or an executive officer of, any organization to which we made, or from which we received, payments for property or services in the current or any of the past three fiscal years that exceed the greater of 5% of the recipient's consolidated gross revenues for that year, or $200,000.
 
For these purposes, a "family member” includes a director's spouse, parents, children and siblings, whether by blood, marriage, or adoption, and anyone residing in the director's home.

 
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Board of Directors Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Oversight

Our Board of Directors includes a majority of independent directors, and our Chief Executive Officer, Li Min Zhang, serves as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Zhang has served as the Chairman of the Board since May 7, 2004. Having our Chief Executive Officer serve as Chairman of the Board is consistent with the historical practice of our Company.
 
In addition to a majority of our directors being independent, all of the directors on each of the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Company are independent directors, and each of these committees is led by a committee chair. The committee chairs set the agendas for their respective committees and report to the full Board on their work. We do not have a lead director, but our non-management directors meet in executive sessions without management present as frequently as they deem appropriate. The chairs of the independent board committees rotate as presiding director, and the presiding director acts as a liaison between the non-management directors and the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer.
 
Our Company has employed this leadership structure of having a combined Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer for many years, and we believe that this leadership structure has been effective for the Company. We believe that having a combined Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, a Board with a majority of independent directors who meet regularly in executive sessions, and independent chairs for the Board’s Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees provides the best form of leadership for the Company and the Board. We have a single leader for our Company and he is seen by our employees, customers, business partners, shareowners and other stakeholders as providing strong leadership for the Company, in our industry, and in the communities in which we operate.
 
Our Board is responsible for overseeing our risk management. The Board delegates many of these functions to the Audit Committee. As discussed below, under its charter, the Audit Committee is responsible for discussing with management policies with respect to financial risk assessment and enterprise risk management, including guidelines to govern the process by which major financial and accounting risk assessment and management is undertaken by the Company. The Audit Committee also oversees our corporate compliance programs, as well as the internal audit function. In addition to the Audit Committee’s work in overseeing risk management, our full Board regularly engages in discussions of the most significant risks that the Company is facing and how these risks are being managed, and the Board receives reports on risk management from senior officers of the Company and from the chair of the Audit Committee. The Board receives periodic assessments from the Company’s ongoing enterprise risk management process that are designed to identify potential events that may affect the achievement of the Company’s objectives.
 
Committees of the Board
 
As of the date of this proxy statement, our Board has seven directors. The Board has recommended the re-election of the seven director nominees who are identified in this proxy statement.
 
The Board has the following three committees: Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.  The membership during the last fiscal year through the date of this proxy statement, and the function of each of the committees, are described below. During fiscal year 2010, the Board held 4 meetings.  Each director attended at least 75% of all Board and applicable committee meetings.  Although we do not have a formal policy regarding attendance by members of our Board at our annual meeting of stockholders, we encourage all of our directors to attend. Three members of our Board of Directors attended last year’s annual meeting of stockholders.
 
The Board has determined that each current member of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is independent within the meaning of Nasdaq Rule 4200(a)(15) and 4350(d), and that each current member of the Audit Committee is independent within the meaning of applicable regulations of the SEC regarding the independence of audit committee members.

 
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Director
  
Audit Committee
  
Compensation
Committee
  
Nominating and
Corporate Governance
Committee
Li Min Zhang
 
X
     
X
Zhi Zhong Wang
 
X
 
X
 
X
Yi Guang Huo
 
X
 
X
   
Jiang Hua Feng
     
X
 
X
 
Audit Committee. The members of our Audit Committee are Professor Zhang and Messrs. Wang and Huo. Professor Zhang is the chairman of the Audit Committee and serves as the Audit Committee’s “financial expert.”  His qualifications are described in greater detail below.  During fiscal year 2010, the Audit Committee held four meetings.  Our Audit Committee assists our Board of Directors in the Board’s oversight of:
 
 
·
the integrity of our financial statements;
 
 
·
our independent auditors’ qualifications and independence; and
 
 
·
the performance of our independent auditors.
 
The Audit Committee has the sole and direct responsibility for appointing, evaluating and retaining our independent auditors, and for overseeing their work.  All audit services and all non-audit services, other than de minimis non-audit services, to be provided to us by our independent auditors, must be approved in advance by our Audit Committee.  We believe that the composition of our Audit Committee meets the requirements for independence under the current Nasdaq Global Market and SEC rules and regulations. We believe that the functioning of our Audit Committee complies with the applicable requirements of the Nasdaq Global Market and SEC rules and regulations.  We intend to comply with future requirements as applicable.
 
The charter of the Audit Committee is posted on our website at http://www.sorl.cn/Committee-Audit.asp.
 
Compensation Committee The members of the Compensation Committee are Messrs. Wang, Huo, and Feng. During the fiscal year ended 2010, the Compensation Committee held one meeting.  The purpose of our Compensation Committee is to discharge the responsibilities of our Board of Directors relating to compensation of our executive officers. With respect to the processes and procedures for the consideration and determination of executive and director compensation, the scope of authority of our Compensation Committee includes:
 
 
·
reviewing and recommending approval of compensation of our executive officers;
 
 
·
administering our stock incentive and employee stock purchase plan; and
 
 
·
reviewing and making recommendations to our Board with respect to our incentive compensation and employee stock purchase plan.
 
The charter of the Compensation Committee is posted on our website at
 
http://www.sorl.cn/Committee-Comp.asp.
 
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
 
No member of the Compensation Committee served as an officer or employee of the Company during the year ended December 31, 2010, or formerly served as an officer of the Company.  In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2010, none of our executive officers served as a member of a compensation committee (or other board committee performing equivalent functions or, in the absence of any such committee, the entire board of directors) or as a director of any entity that has one or more executive officers serving as a member of our Board of Directors.

 
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Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee The Board of Directors has established a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee consisting of three directors, all of whom meet the requirements for “independent directors,” and has delegated to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee the responsibility for reviewing and recommending to the Board nominees for directors. The members of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee are Messrs, Feng and Wang, and Professor Zhang. Mr. Feng chairs the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.  The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee held 4 meetings in 2010.
 
The purpose of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is to:
 
 
·
identify qualified individuals to become Board members;
 
 
·
determine the composition of the Board and its committees;
 
 
·
monitor a process to assess the effectiveness of the Board and Board committees; and
 
 
·
ensure good corporate governance.
 
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, in evaluating Board candidates, considers factors such as personal character, values and disciplines, ethical standards, diversity, other outside commitments, professional background and skills, all in the context of an assessment of the needs of the Board at the time.  In addition, each director is expected to ensure that other existing and planned future commitments do not materially interfere with his or her responsibilities as a director.
 
The charter of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is posted on our website at   http://www.sorl.cn/Committee-NOMINATING.asp
 
Stockholder nominees
 
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will consider stockholder nominations for candidates for membership on the Board and will evaluate such nominees in its sole discretion, giving due consideration to achieving a balance of knowledge, experience and capability of the Board. For additional information on the procedures to be followed by stockholders in submitting such recommendations, see the discussion under “Stockholder Proposals, Director Nominations and Related Matters” on page 6 of the Questions and Answers section of this proxy statement.
 
The names of any individuals proposed for consideration by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee as potential Board members must be submitted at the time and in the manner specified in our bylaws and should be addressed to:

Corporate Controller
SORL Auto Parts, Inc.
No. 1169 Yumeng Road
Ruian Economic Development District
Ruian City, Zhejiang Province, Zip: 325200, People’s Republic of China
 
Director Qualifications
 
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee believes that members of the Board should have the highest professional and personal ethics and values, consistent with longstanding SORL values and standards.  They should have broad experience at the policy-making level in business, government, education, technology or public interest.  They should be committed to enhancing stockholder value and should have sufficient time to carry out their duties and to provide insight and practical wisdom based on experience.  Their service on other boards of public companies should be limited to a number that permits them, given their individual circumstances, to perform responsibly all director duties.  Each director must represent the interests of all stockholders.

 
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Identifying and Evaluating Nominees for Director
 
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee utilizes a variety of methods for identifying and evaluating nominees for director.  The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will periodically assess the appropriate size of the Board and whether any vacancies on the Board are expected due to retirement or otherwise. In the event that vacancies are anticipated, or otherwise arise, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will consider potential candidates for director.  Candidates may come to the attention of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee through current Board members, professional search firms, stockholders or other persons.  These candidates will be evaluated at regular or special meetings of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and may be considered at any point during the year.  As described above, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will evaluate any stockholder nominations for candidates for the Board submitted in accordance with our bylaws.  If any materials are provided by a stockholder in connection with the nomination of a director candidate, such materials will be forwarded to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.  The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will also review materials provided by professional search firms or other parties in connection with a nominee who is not proposed by a stockholder.
 
For each of the nominees to the Board of Directors, the biographies shown below highlight the experiences and qualifications that were among the most important to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee in concluding that the nominee should serve as a director of the Company.  The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee considers diversity in identifying nominees for director, including personal characteristics, such as race and gender, as well as diversity in the experience and skills that contribute to the Board’s performance of its responsibilities and oversight of our business.
 
The current term of office of all of our directors expires at the 2011 annual meeting of stockholders. As recommended by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, the Board of Directors proposes that the following seven nominees, all of whom are currently serving as directors, be re-elected for a new term of one year and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.  The Board recommends that stockholders vote FOR the candidates described below.  Each of the nominees has consented to serve if elected.  If any of them becomes unavailable to serve as a director, the Board may designate a substitute nominee. In that case, the persons named as proxies will vote for the substitute nominee designated by the Board.
 
Messrs. Xiao Feng Zhang and Xiao Ping Zhang are brothers.  There is no other family relationship between any director, executive officer, or person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer.
 
The director nominees standing for election are:

Name
 
Age
 
Position
         
Xiao Ping Zhang
 
49
 
 Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
         
Xiao Feng Zhang
 
44
 
 Director
         
Jung Kang Chang
 
46
 
Director and Vice President of International Sales
         
Li Min Zhang
 
56
 
 Director
         
Zhi Zhong Wang
 
67
 
 Director
         
Yi Guang Huo
 
69
 
 Director
         
Jiang Hua Feng
 
46
 
 Director
 
 
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XIAO PING ZHANG - CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
 
Xiao Ping Zhang has been the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board since the Company’s 2004 reverse merger with Fairford Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong limited liability company (“Fairford Holdings Limited”).  He founded the Ruili Group, a company specializing in a variety of automotive parts and components, in 1987, and has been serving as chairman of Ruili Group since then. In 2003, he was elected the President of Wenzhou Auto Parts Association, and Vice-President of China Federation of Industry and Commerce Auto & Motorbike Parts Chamber of Commerce.  Mr. Zhang is also a member of the Standing Committee of the People’s Congress in Zhejiang Province of China.  He is also currently engaged as a mentor in entrepreneurship for graduate students of Zhejiang University.  Mr. Zhang graduated from Zhejiang Radio and TV University in 1986 with a major in Industrial Management.  Mr. Zhang was selected to serve as a director because he is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and his experience and knowledge regarding our Company and our industry are believed to provide significant value to the Board of Directors.
 
XIAO FENG ZHANG - DIRECTOR
 
Xiao Feng Zhang has been a member of the Board of Directors since the Company’s reverse merger with Fairford Holdings Limited. He served as Chief Operating Officer from 2004 to January 14, 2010. Mr. Zhang co-founded the Ruili Group with his brother, Mr. Xiao Ping Zhang, in 1987, and served as the General Manager of Ruili Group until March 2004.  Mr. Zhang received his diploma in economics from Shanghai Fudan University in 1994.  We believe Mr. Zhang’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his expertise in business and corporate strategy and his knowledge regarding our Company and our industry.
 
JUNG KANG CHANG - DIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL SALES
 
Jung Kang Chang has been a member of our Board of Directors since the Company’s reverse merger with Fairford Holdings Limited.  He is also in charge of our international sales. From January 1998 to May 2004, Mr. Chang served as the General Manager of JieXiangHao Enterprise Company Limited based in Taipei, Taiwan; before taking office as the general manager, he was the sales engineer and sales manager with JieXiangHao in Taipei.  Mr. Chang graduated from Taiwan Taoyuan Longhua Industry College in 1986.  We believe Mr. Chang’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his expertise in business and corporate strategy, and his knowledge regarding our Company and our industry.
 
LI MIN ZHANG - DIRECTOR
 
Dr. Li Min Zhang has been a member of our Board of Directors since August 2004.  He chairs the Audit Committee of our Board and is recognized by the Board as its Audit Committee financial expert.  Dr. Zhang is also a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.  Dr. Zhang is currently a professor at Beijing Jiaotong University School of Management and Economics in Beijing, China, coaching Ph.D. candidates with an accounting major. From 1999 to 2008, Dr. Zhang was a professor at Sun Yat-Sen University Management School in Guangdong, China, coaching Ph.D. candidates with an accounting major.  During 1994 and 1995, Dr. Zhang conducted academic research at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and practiced at Mok & Chang CPAs in USA.  In 1986, he conducted academic research at the Office of Auditor General of Canada. Dr. Zhang currently also serves as vice chairman of China Audit Society, and secretary of China Association of Chief Financial Officers.  He is a member of American Accounting Association.  Also, Dr. Zhang is involved with the China CPA Society Auditing Principles Task Force and China Audit Society Training Committee. Dr. Zhang earned his Ph.D. in Economics in January 1991.  We believe Dr. Zhang’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his extensive experience practicing and teaching accounting at the highest level, and his knowledge of our Company and our industry.

 
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ZHI ZHONG WANG - DIRECTOR
 
Zhi Zhong Wang has been a member of our Board of Directors, as well as a member of the Audit and the Compensation Committees since August 2004.  Mr. Wang is also a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Since 1980, Mr. Wang has been an instructor and professor at Beijing Jiaotong University (formerly Northern Jiaotong University), Department of Electrical Engineering. Before 1980, he was an electrical engineer with Science and Technology Institute of the Qiqihaer Railway Administration, Heilongjiang, China.  Mr. Wang has led over twenty research projects such as novel pneumatic generator and streamer discharging, and corona power supply for desulphurization.  His numerous publications include Research on the Novel AC Voltage Stabilized Power Supply in Power Electronics.  Mr. Wang received his bachelor degree in electrical engineering from Northern Jiaotong University in 1968.  We believe that Mr. Wang’s extensive experience practicing and teaching in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the highest level, and his knowledge of our Company and our industry will bring valuable resources to the Board of Directors.
 
YI GUANG HUO - DIRECTOR
 
Yi Guang Huo has been a member of our Board of Directors, as well as a member of the Audit Committee and chairman of the Compensation Committee since August 2004. Mr. Huo has been engaged in scientific and technological work and has been responsible for various national key research projects, such as designing and conducting experiments for automotive products, drafting ministry standards and econo-technological policies.  He has been awarded ministry-level First Prize for Technology Innovation.  Mr. Huo is an Honorary President of the China Federation of Industry and Commerce Auto & Motorbike Parts Chamber of Commerce, a board member and visiting professor of Wuhan University of Technology, and secretary of Society of Auto Engineering – China. Between 1995 and 1996, Mr. Huo conducted academic research as a visiting researcher at Tokyo University Economics Department. During 1987 and 1988, he studied Scientific Research and Management with Japan Automobile Research Institute as well as Japanese automobile companies including Nissan, Hino, Isuzu and Mitsubishi.  Mr. Huo earned his B.S. degree from Jilin University Automobile Department in 1965. We believe that Mr. Huo’s extensive experience practicing and teaching in the Wuhan University of Technology at the highest level and his knowledge of our Company and our industry will bring valuable resources to the Board of Directors
 
JIANG HUA FENG - DIRECTOR
 
Jiang Hua Feng has been a member of our Board of Directors as well as a member of the Compensation Committee since August 2004. Mr. Feng chairs the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Since 1988, Mr. Feng has also been the chief lawyer at Yuhai Law Firm in Ruian, Zhejiang Province.  Mr. Feng is a member of the China Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the standing committee of the People’s Congress in Zhejiang Province of China. Mr. Feng received his bachelor’s degree in law from East China University of Politics and Law.  We believe that Mr. Feng’s extensive legal experience as well as knowledge of our Company and our industry will bring valuable resources to the Board of Directors.

 
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ITEM 2 – RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
We have appointed EFP Rotenberg, LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2011.  EFP Rotenberg, LLP has been our independent registered public accounting firm since the 2005 fiscal year. Services provided to us by EFP Rotenberg, LLP in the fiscal year ended 2010, and/or expected to be provided in fiscal year 2011, include the auditing of our consolidated financial statements, limited reviews of interim financial statements included in our quarterly reports, services related to filings with the SEC and consultations on various tax and accounting matters. See “Principal Auditor Fees and Services” for detailed information
 
We expect that a representative of EFP Rotenberg, LLP will be present at the annual meeting via teleconference to respond to appropriate questions and to make such statements as they may desire.
 
The Board of Directors recommends that stockholders vote "FOR" ratification of the appointment of EFP Rotenberg, LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2011.
 
In the event stockholders do not ratify the appointment, the appointment will be reconsidered by the Audit Committee.
 
OTHER MATTERS
 
As of the date of this proxy statement, we know of no business that will be presented for consideration at the 2011 annual meeting of stockholders other than the items referred to above.  If any other matter is properly brought before the meeting for action by stockholders, proxies in the enclosed form returned to us will be voted in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Directors or, in the absence of such a recommendation, in accordance with the judgment of the proxy holders.
 
BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF COMMON STOCK
 
The following table sets forth certain information known to us regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock as of April 6, 2011 by:
 
 
·
each person known to us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of our voting securities;
 
 
·
our named executive officer;
 
 
·
each of our directors; and
 
 
·
all directors and named executive officer as a group.
 
Beneficial ownership is determined according to the rules of the SEC and generally means that a person has beneficial ownership of a security if he or she possesses sole or shared voting or investment power of that security, and includes options and warrants that are currently exercisable or that become exercisable within 60 days of April 6, 2011.  Information with respect to beneficial ownership has been furnished to us by each director, named executive officer or 5% or more stockholders, as the case may be.  Unless otherwise indicated, to our knowledge, each stockholder possesses sole voting and investment power over the shares listed, except for shares owned jointly with that person’s spouse.
 
This table lists applicable percentage ownership based on 19,304,921 shares of common stock outstanding as of April 6, 2011.
 
The address for each of the stockholders in the table is c/o of the Company.

 
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NAME OF BENEFICIAL OWNER
 
AMOUNT AND
NATURE
BENEFICIAL
OWNER
 
POSITION
 
PERCENT OF
CLASS
 
               
Named Executive Officer And Directors
             
               
Xiao Ping Zhang
  9,087,527  
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
    47.1 %
                 
Xiao Feng Zhang
  1,135,938  
Director
    5.9 %
                 
Jung Kang Chang
   
VP of International Sales and Director
    *  
                 
Li Min Zhang
   
Director
    *  
                 
Zhizhong Wang
   
Director
    *  
                 
Yiguang Huo
   
Director
    *  
                 
Jianghua Feng
   
Director
    *  
                 
Officers and Directors as a Group (7 persons)
  10,223,465         53 %
                 
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
               
                 
Shu Ping Chi
  1,135,938         5.9 %
 

*
Less than 1%
 
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
 
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), requires our directors, executive officers and holders of more than 10% of our common stock to file with the SEC reports regarding their ownership and changes in ownership of our securities. We believe that, during fiscal year 2010, our directors, executive officers and 10% stockholders complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements.  In making this statement, we have relied upon our examination of the copies of Forms 3, 4 and 5, and amendments thereto, provided to us and the written representations of our directors, executive officers and 10% stockholders.
 
RELATED PERSON TRANSACTIONS
 
Ruili Group
 
Mr. Xiao Ping Zhang and Mr. Xiao Feng Zhang are the principal stockholders of the Ruili Group which was the owner of the assets contributed to Ruili Group Ruian Auto Parts Co., Ltd., a sino-foreign joint venture, in the reverse acquisition.  The Company continued to purchase non-valve automotive products, components for valve parts and packaging materials from the Ruili Group Co.  The Ruili Group is the minority shareholder of the Joint Venture and is controlled by the Zhang family, who is also the controlling party of the Company.

 
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The following related party transactions occurred during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009:
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
PURCHASES FROM:
           
Ruili Group Co., Ltd.
  $ 4,170,084     $ 2,046,978  
Total Purchases
  $ 4,170,084     $ 2,046,978  
                 
SALES TO:
               
Ruili Group Co., Ltd.
    1,304,624       569,621  
Total Sales
  $ 1,304,624     $ 569,621  

   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
OTHER ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TO RELATED PARTIES
           
MGR Hong Kong Limited
  $ 52,743     $  
Ruili Group Co., Ltd.
           
Total
  $ 52,743     $  
                 
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTIES
               
Ruili Group Co., Ltd.
  $ 3,151,493     $ 1,985,291  
Total
  $ 3,151,493     $ 1,985,291  
                 
OTHER PAYABLES TO RELATED PARTIES
               
MGR Hong Kong Limited
    60,376        
Ruili Group Co., Ltd.
  $ 4,224     $ 200,762  
Total
  $ 64,590     $ 200,762  
 
The Company believes that the prices charged and payments made between the parties in connection with the foregoing transactions are at least as favorable to the Company as would be obtained from a third party.

 
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Review and Approval of Related-Person Transactions
 
The Company's policy with regard to any transactions between the Company and a related person is that such transactions must be on terms at least as favorable to the Company as arms'-length transactions of similar types with unaffiliated third parties; and Additionally, all related party transactions must be disclosed to, and considered and approved by, our Audit Committee prior to entering into any such transaction.
 
This policy has been followed with regard to all related-party transactions disclosed herein.
 
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CERTAIN KEY EMPLOYEES
 
The following table sets forth our executive officers and key employees, their ages and the positions they hold.
 
For information on Xiao Ping Zhang, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, and Jung Kang Chang, our Vice President of International Sales and a director, please refer to biographical information on our director nominees above.
 
Name
 
Age
 
 Position
         
Baojian Tao (1)
 
64
 
 Chief Operating Officer
         
Zong Yun Zhou
 
57
 
 Chief Financial Officer
 

 (1)
On January 14, 2010, Mr. Tao succeeded Mr. Xia Feng Zhang as our Chief Operating Officer.
 
ZONG YUN ZHOU - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 
Zong Yun Zhou has been our Chief Financial Officer since our inception.  Between April 2002 and May 2004, Ms. Zhou served as the Financial Controller of Shanghai Huhao Auto Parts Manufacturing Company Limited, a joint venture between Ruili Group and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation. From January 1996 until April 2002, Ms. Zhou worked for the Auditing Department of Anhui Province, China, in charge of auditing state-owned companies in Anhui Province.  Ms. Zhou is a Chinese Certified Public Accountant, and a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Ms. Zhou completed her undergraduate studies at Anhui University.

BAOJIAN TAO- CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 
Bao Jian Tao has been our Chief Operating Officer and Deputy GM since January 2010. Between 2004 and 2010, Mr. Tao served as our Senior Vice President. Mr. Tao has over 20 years of experience in the auto and parts industry. Mr. Tao is now the Vice-Chairman of International Trade Coordinating Committee of CAAM and the Deputy Director of SAE-Zhejiang province.
 
 Executive Compensation Program
 
The Compensation Committee is responsible for establishing, implementing and monitoring our executive compensation program philosophy and practices.  The Compensation Committee seeks to ensure that the total compensation paid to our named executive officer is fair, reasonable and competitive.  Generally, the types of compensation and benefits provided to the named executive officer are similar to those provided to our other officers.
 
Throughout this document, the individual who served as our Chief Executive Officer and who is included in the Summary Compensation Table is referred to as the “named executive officer.”

 
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Compensation Philosophy and Objectives
 
The Compensation Committee believes that an effective executive compensation program should provide base annual compensation that is reasonable in relation to the individual executive’s job responsibilities and reward the achievement of both annual and long-term strategic goals of our Company.
 
Because of the size of our Company, the small number of executive officers in our Company, and our Company’s financial priorities, our Compensation Committee has decided not to implement or offer any retirement plans, pension benefits, deferred compensation plans, or other similar plans for our executive officers.  Accordingly, the components of the executive compensation currently consist solely of a cash salary.  The Compensation Committee will consider using stock option grants to provide executives with long-term incentives.
 
As a manufacturing company operating in Zhejiang Province, China, the Compensation Committee also takes the local average executives’ salary level into account in its compensation decisions.  The Compensation Committee may reassess the proper level of equity and cash compensation in light of the Company’s improved profitability and working capital situation.
 
Role of Executive Officers in Compensation Decisions
 
The Compensation Committee makes all compensation decisions for the named executive officer and approves recommendations regarding equity awards to all of our officers.  Decisions regarding the non-equity compensation of officers, other than the named executive officer, are made by the Chief Executive Officer.
 
The Compensation Committee and the Chief Executive Officer annually review the performance of each executive officer (other than the Chief Executive Officer, whose performance is reviewed only by the Compensation Committee).  There is no pre-established policy or target for the allocation between either cash or non-cash incentive compensation.  The conclusions reached and recommendations based on these reviews, including with respect to salary adjustments and annual award amounts, are determined by the Compensation Committee.  The Compensation Committee can exercise its discretion in modifying any recommended adjustments or awards to executives, including recommendations made by the Chief Executive Officer.
 
Setting Executive Compensation
 
Based on the foregoing objectives, the Compensation Committee has structured the Company’s annual cash and incentive-based cash and non-cash executive compensation to motivate executives to achieve the business goals set by the Company, to reward the executives for achieving such goals, and to retain the executives.  In doing so, the Compensation Committee does not employ outside compensation consultants and sets the compensation of our Chief Executive Officer at the levels provided in his employment agreement with the Company.
 
2010 Executive Compensation Components
 
For the year ended 2010, the principal component of compensation for the named executive officer was base salary.
 
The Company provides the named executive officer and other employees with a base salary to compensate them for services rendered during the fiscal year.  Base salary range for each executive officer is based on his or her position and responsibility.
 
During its review of base salaries for executives, the Compensation Committee primarily considers:
 
 
·
the negotiated terms of each executive employment agreement;
 
 
·
internal review of the executive’s compensation, both individually and relative to other executive officers; and

 
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·
individual performance of the executive.
 
Salary levels are typically considered annually as part of the Company’s performance review process, as well as upon a change in job responsibility.  Merit-based increases to salaries are based on the Compensation Committee’s assessment of the individual’s performance. Base salaries for the named executive officer in the year ended 2010 have not been changed from the base salaries in effect during the prior year.
 
Summary Compensation Table
 
The following table presents summary information concerning all compensation paid or accrued by us for services rendered in all capacities during 2010 and 2009 by Mr. Xiao Ping Zhang, who served as our Chief Executive Officer during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.  No executive officer received compensation in excess of $100,000 for either of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.
 
Name and Position
Year
 
Salary ($)
   
Bonus
($)
   
Option
Awards
($)
   
Total
($)
 
 
2010
    50,000      
     
      50,000  
Mr. Xiao Ping Zhang, CEO(1)
2009
    50,000      
     
      50,000  
 
(1)
Mr. Zhang is also employed by the Ruili Group which makes separate payments to him for his services to that company.  Mr. Zhang did not receive any compensation, other than the cash salary of $50,000 listed herein, from the Company in each of 2010 and 2009.
 
Employment Agreements
 
The Company is party to an employment agreement with each of Mr. Xiao Ping Zhang, our Chief Executive Officer, and Ms. Zong Yun Zhou, our Chief Financial Officer. The term of Messrs. Zhan and Zhou’s employment with the Company is for a period of five years with an additional one year period unless the Company decides not to renew. Their compensation is subject to an annual review by the Compensation Committee. The agreements also set forth their respective duties and confidentiality responsibilities.
 
Severance and Change of Control Arrangements
 
There are no severance or change of control arrangements.
 
Equity Compensation Plans
 
Our 2005 Stock Compensation Plan, or the Plan, was adopted by our Board of Directors in July 2005.
 
Share Reserve. We have reserved 1,700,000 shares for issuance under the Plan. We granted options to purchase an aggregate of 64,128 shares under the Plan. 60,000 options expired without being exercised on March 1, 2009 and are not subject to being re-issued under the Plan; and 4,128 options were excised on November 12, 2009.  No stock options are presently outstanding under the Plan.
 
Administration The Compensation Committee administers the Plan and has complete discretion to make all decisions relating to the Plan as are permitted therein.
 
Eligibility Employees, non-employee members of our Board of Directors, advisors and consultants are eligible to participate in the Plan.
 
Types of Awards Our Plan provides for awards of stock options, restricted shares, stock appreciation rights and performance shares.

 
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Change in Control.  If we are merged or consolidated with another company, and such merger or consolidation results in a change in control, any award under the Plan will be subject to the terms of the merger agreement.  Such terms may provide that the option continues, is assumed or substituted, fully vests or is settled for the full value of such option in cash, followed by the cancellation of such option.
 
Amendments or Termination Our Board of Directors may amend, suspend or terminate the Plan at any time.  If our Board amends the Plan, it does not need to seek stockholder approval of the amendment unless such consent is required in order to comply with any NASDAQ or applicable tax or regulatory requirement.  No award may be made under the Plan after the tenth anniversary of the effective date of the Plan.
 
Options The Board may determine the number of shares covered by each option, the exercise price therefor, the conditions and limitations on the exercise and any restrictions on the shares issuable. Optionees may pay the exercise price by using cash, shares of common stock that the optionee already owns or, at the election of the Board, a promissory note, an immediate sale of the option shares through a broker designated by us, or other property.
 
Performance Shares The Board may make performance share awards entitling recipients to acquire shares of common stock upon the attainment of specified performance goals.
 
Stock Appreciation Rights A participant who exercises a stock appreciation right receives the increase in fair market value of our common stock over the fair market value on the date of grant.
 
Restricted Shares Restricted shares may be awarded under the Plan. Restricted shares vest at the times and payment terms therefor shall be determined by our Compensation Committee.
 
Adjustments If there is a subdivision of our outstanding shares of common stock, a dividend declared in stock or a combination or consolidation of our outstanding shares of common stock into a lesser number of shares, corresponding adjustments will be automatically made in each of the following:  (a) the number of shares of common stock available for future awards under the Plan; (b) any limitation on the maximum number of shares of common stock that may be subject to awards in a fiscal year; (c) the number of shares of common stock covered by each outstanding option or stock appreciation right, as well as the exercise price under each such award; (d) the number of shares of common stock covered by the options to be granted under the automatic option grant program; or (e) the number of stock units included in any prior award that has not yet been settled.
 
Stock Option Grants
 
None of the Company’s executive officers have received any grant of stock options or stock awards under the Plan.
 
Equity Compensation Plan Information
 
Our Plan was adopted by our Board of Directors in July 2005. We have reserved 1,700,000 shares for issuance under the Plan.
 
The table below presents the number of shares of our common stock remaining available for issuance under the Plan as of December 31, 2010:

Plan Category
 
Number of Securities to
Be Issued upon
Exercise of Outstanding
Options, Warrants and
Rights
   
Weighted Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding Options,
Warrants and Rights
   
Number of
Securities
Remaining
Available for
Future Issuance
 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders (1)
    0       N/A       1,582,244  
                         
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
                 
                         
Total
    0       N/A       1,582,244  
 
 
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COMPENSATION TO DIRECTORS
 
The following table sets forth the compensation paid to our directors, other than our Chief Executive Officer, for 2010:

Director Compensation Table

Name (1)
 
Fees Earned
or
Paid in Cash
($) (2)
   
All other compensation
($)
   
Total
($)
 
                   
Xiao Feng Zhang (3)
Director
          30,000       30,000  
                         
Jung Kang Chang (4)
Director and VP of International Sales
          15,000       15,000  
                         
Li Min Zhang, Director
    10,000             10,000  
                         
Zhi Zhong Wang, Director
    10,000             10,000  
                         
Yi Guang Huo, Director
    10,000             10,000  
                         
Jiang Hua Feng, Director
    10,000             10,000  


 
(1)
Mr. Xiao Ping Zhang does not receive additional compensation for his role as a director. For information relating to Mr. Xiao Ping Zhang’s compensation as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, see the Summary Compensation Table elsewhere in this proxy statement.
(2)
The amounts in this column represent cash payments made to non-employee directors for attendance at Board meetings during the year.
(3)
Mr. Xiao Feng Zhang provided consulting services to the Company, for which he received cash compensation of $20,000.  In addition, Mr. Zhang received $10,000 for attending Board meetings in 2010.  Mr. Zhang is also employed by the Ruili Group which makes separate payments to him for his services to that company.
(4)
Mr. Jung Kang Chang is an employee of the Company and did not receive cash compensation or stock options for attending Board meetings in 2010.  However, he received cash compensation of $15,000 as salary for his managerial role with the Company.
 
We use a combination of cash and stock-based compensation to attract and retain qualified candidates to serve on our Board of Directors.  Directors who are also employees of our Company currently receive no compensation for their service as directors. In setting director compensation, we consider the significant amount of time that directors dedicate to the fulfillment of their director responsibilities, as well as the competency and skills required of members of our Board.  The directors’ current compensation schedule has been in place since March 2010.  The directors’ annual compensation year begins with the annual election of directors at the annual meeting of stockholders. The annual retainer year period has been in place for directors since 2010.  Periodically, our Board of Directors reviews our director compensation policies and, from time to time, makes changes to such policies based on various criteria the Board deems relevant.

 
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Non-employee directors are reimbursed for travel, lodging and other reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in attending meetings of our Board of Directors and for meetings of any committees of our Board of Directors on which they serve.
 
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT
 
The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis contained in this proxy statement with management.  Based on such review and discussion, the Compensation Committee has recommended to the Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this proxy statement.

Compensation Committee:
Zhi Zhong Wang
Yi Guang Huo
Jiang Hua Feng
 
REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
 
The following Report of the Audit Committee does not constitute soliciting material and should not be deemed filed or incorporated by reference into any of our other filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent we specifically incorporate this Report of the Audit Committee by reference therein.
 
The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management the audited financial statements as of and for the Company’s 2010 fiscal year included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on March 29, 2011, and has discussed with EFP Rotenberg LLP, our registered independent public accountants, the matters required to be discussed by statement of Accounting Standards No. 61, as amended. The Audit Committee has also received from and discussed with EFP Rotenberg LLP the written disclosures required by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1 regarding their independence.  Based on the Audit Committee’s review and discussions, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited financial statements be included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for filing with the SEC.

Audit Committee:
Yi Guang Huo
Zhi Zhong Wang
Li Min Zhang
 
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FIRM FEES
 
EFP Rotenberg, LLP, Certified Public Accountants, was the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm engaged to examine the financial statements of the Company for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. EFP Rotenberg, LLP performed the following services and has been paid the following fees:
 
Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
Audit Fees
 
EFP Rotenberg, LLP was paid aggregate fees of approximately $238,500 and $183,500 in the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, for professional services rendered for the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements and for the reviews of the financial statements included in the Company’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the periods ended March 31, June 30, September 30 of 2010 and 2009:

 
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Audit-Related Fees
 
EFP Rotenberg, LLP was not paid additional fees for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 or 2009 for assurance or related services reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Company’s financial statements.
 
Tax Fees
 
EFP Rotenberg, LLP was not paid any fees for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 or 2009 for professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. This service was not provided.
 
All Other Fees
 
EFP Rotenberg, LLP was paid no other fees for professional services during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
 
AUDIT COMMITTEE PRE-APPROVAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
 
Our Audit Committee’s policy is to pre-approve all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by our independent auditors, subject to the de minimis exceptions for non-audit services described in Section 10A(i)(1)(b) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC.  These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services.  Pre-approval is generally provided for up to one year and any pre-approval is detailed as to the particular service or category of services.  The independent auditor and management are required to periodically report to the Audit Committee regarding the extent of services provided by the independent auditor in accordance with this pre-approval.
 
All services rendered by EFP Rotenberg, LLP for the year ended December 31, 2010 were pre-approved in accordance with the policies and procedures described above.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 
STOCKHOLDERS ENTITLED TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING MAY OBTAIN, WITHOUT CHARGE, A COPY OF OUR ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010, OTHER THAN EXHIBITS TO SUCH REPORT, UPON WRITTEN OR ORAL REQUEST TO SORL AUTO PARTS, INC, NO. 1169 YUMENG ROAD, RUIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, RUIAN CITY, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, ZIP 325200, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, ATTENTION BEN CHEN.  WE WILL ALSO FURNISH TO SUCH PERSONS A COPY OF ANY EXHIBITS TO OUR ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR A FEE OF $.20 PER PAGE, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.  THIS FEE COVERS ONLY OUR REASONABLE EXPENSES IN FURNISHING THE EXHIBITS.
 
 
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