Autobytel to Power EarthLink Auto Channel
28 Marzo 2005 - 4:01PM
PR Newswire (US)
Autobytel to Power EarthLink Auto Channel Autobytel to be Exclusive
Provider of Automotive Information, Tools and Car-Buying
Fulfillment for EarthLink Subscribers IRVINE, Calif., March 28
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autobytel Inc. (NASDAQ:ABTLE), a leading
online automotive car buying and research destination, today
announced a new relationship with EarthLink (NASDAQ:ELNK), the
nation's next generation Internet Service provider, to exclusively
provide automotive-related content for EarthLink's subscribers.
This information can be accessed through EarthLink's Auto Channel,
which is located on the EarthLink Personal Start Page(SM),
EarthLink's default subscriber portal. Subscribers can access
Autobytel's state-of-the-art vehicle information and research tools
to shop and compare vehicle brands. Once they've made their
make/model decisions, they can then submit a request to buy a new
vehicle to receive a no haggle price quote from a local Autobytel
member dealer. "We're very pleased to extend our car buying program
to EarthLink, one of the most popular and well-respected brands on
the Internet," said Autobytel President and CEO Jeffrey Schwartz.
"We're looking forward to providing EarthLink's customers with
tools and information to make smart, informed car-buying decisions,
and potentially linking them with a local auto dealer." "EarthLink
subscribers want the most up-to-date and relevant automotive
information available, and Autobytel is recognized as a leader in
this category," said Tom Andrus, vice president of products and
services at EarthLink. "Customers can use our Auto Channel as their
one-stop resource for car-related content, and Autobytel's online
tools provide one of the most hassle-free ways to buy a new car
online." EarthLink subscribers shopping for a vehicle will be able
to access Autobytel's in-depth pricing and specifications data on
every new vehicle on the market, as well as professional and owner
vehicle reviews, expert buying and ownership advice, and streaming
video test drives. They'll also be able to use Autobytel's
proprietary vehicle research tools to search for vehicles according
to a range of requirements, configure a 'buyable' option package,
and then compare that specific vehicle to a range of competitive
offerings in terms of pricing, specs, options, and ratings. About
Autobytel Inc. Autobytel Inc. (NASDAQ:ABTLE), a leading Internet
automotive marketing services company, helps retailers sell cars
and manufacturers build brands through marketing, advertising, data
and CRM (customer relationship management) products and programs.
The Company owns and operates the automotive websites
Autobytel.com, Autoweb.com, Car.com, Carsmart.com, AICAutoSite.com,
Autoahorros.com and AutoSite.com, as well as AIC (Automotive
Information Center), a trusted industry source of automotive
marketing data and technology for over 20 years. Autobytel is also
a leader in dealership lead management and CRM solutions and owns
and operates AVV, Inc., a top provider of dealership CRM and sales
management products, and Retention Performance Marketing, Inc.
(RPM(R)), which powers dealerships with cutting- edge customer
loyalty and retention marketing programs. As the Internet's largest
new car buying service, Autobytel generates over a billion dollars
a month in car sales for dealers through its services and was the
most visited new car buying and research destination in 2004,
reaching millions of car shoppers as they made their vehicle buying
decisions. Autobytel's car-selling sites and lead management
products are used by more of the nation's top-100 e- dealers than
any other program. About EarthLink "EarthLink. We revolve around
you(TM)." As the nation's next generation Internet Service
Provider, Atlanta-based EarthLink has earned an award-winning
reputation for outstanding customer service and its suite of online
products and services. According to the J.D. Power and Associates
2004 Internet Service Provider Residential Customer Satisfaction
Study(SM), EarthLink is ranked highest in customer satisfaction
among high-speed and dial up Internet Service Providers. Serving
over five million subscribers, EarthLink offers what every user
should expect from their Internet experience: high-quality
connectivity, minimal online intrusions, and customizable features.
Whether it's dial-up, high-speed, Web hosting, wireless voice and
data services, or "EarthLink Extras" like home networking, security
or voice over IP, EarthLink provides the tools that best let
individuals use and enjoy the Internet on their own terms. Learn
more about EarthLink by calling (800) EARTHLINK or visiting
EarthLink's Web site at http://www.earthlink.net/. DATASOURCE:
Autobytel Inc. CONTACT: Media Relations, Melanie Webber of
Autobytel Inc., +1-949-862-3023, ; or Betsy Smith Isroelit, ext.
17, , or Joe Foster, ext. 13, , both of RBI Communications,
+1-323-960-1360, for Autobytel Inc. Web site:
http://www.autobytel.com/ http://www.earthlink.net/
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