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American Business Information, Inc.(R) Database to Be Used in Car Navigation Systems By Zenrin Company

3 February 1998

American Business Information, Inc.(R) Database to Be Used in Car Navigation Systems By Zenrin Company

    OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 3 -- American Business Information, Inc.(R)
(Nasdaq: ABIIA ABIIB) today announced the licensing of their comprehensive
business database to Zenrin Co., Ltd. for use in Alpine Electronics, Inc.'s
vehicle navigation and tracking system.  ABI(TM) is furnishing Zenrin with
such information as business name, address, phone, SIC Code, and various
points of interest.  ABI's business database includes up-to-date information
on more than 10 million U.S. businesses.
    Alpine, Inc.'s navigation and information system allows users to search
for desired destinations by business name, address, or intersection.  Users
can also search by type of location, create an address book of their most
frequented destinations, or choose a location from a categorized list of
thousands of pre-programmed points of interests such as restaurants, shopping,
gas stations, or tourist attractions.
    "Alpine's navigation and information system is the most sophisticated
available in the United States," said Alex Watt, assistant manager of Zenrin's
San Francisco office, "and American Business Information has largely
contributed to the quality we're able to provide our customers.  Because of
ABI's extensive and accurate database, our system is able to guide drivers
right to their destination, turn by turn, landmark by landmark."
    Vin Gupta, Founder and Chairman of American Business Information,
commented:  "Zenrin has taken our database and given it futuristic
application!  Now drivers can directly and easily access our business
information while on the road _- to find the nearest ATM, gas station, auto
repair shop, or to find their favorite pizza chain when on a trip.  What a
convenience _- no phone books, maps, directory assistance charges, no stopping
and getting out of the car.  Traveling just got a lot easier!"
    Founded in 1948, Zenrin Co., Ltd. (Kita-Kyusu, Japan) is the leading
Japanese publisher of paper and electronic maps as well as in-car navigation
software.  Interest in car navigation systems is increasing around the world
and Zenrin is applying its expertise and experience gained in the Japanese
market to enter the active global arena.  In 1996, Zenrin entered the U.S.
market.  Their U.S. headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area.  In
1997, Zenrin Europe BV was established in Uithoorn, Netherlands.  Zenrin
Company has over 3,000 employees worldwide.
    American Business Information, Inc.(R) is a leading provider of business
and consumer marketing information products and data processing services in
the United States and Canada.  Over 1 million customers use the Company's
products and services for sales leads, direct mail, market research, and
credit reference applications.  Founded in 1972, the Company is headquartered
at 5711 South 86th Circle, P.O. Box 27347, Omaha, NE  68127-0347.  American
Business Information(R) can be contacted at (402) 593-4500 or on the World
Wide Web at http://www.SalesLeadsUSA.com.

SOURCE  American Business Information, Inc.