AutoTradeCenter Signs Agreement With iMotors
Business EditorsSCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--March 12, 2001--AutoTradeCenter (OTC BB:AUTC) Monday announced that it has signed an agreement with iMotors, the pioneering direct seller of certified pre-owned vehicles.
iMotors and ATC are currently developing a simultaneous automotive wholesale/retail-marketplace that will provide ATC clients with a new retail sales channel as well as make available iMotors marshalling and reconditioning expertise.
The relationship also affords iMotors another source of high quality 1-5 year old pre-owned vehicles, which the company certifies, reconditions and guarantees before delivery to retail customers.
"iMotors offers ATC clients a valuable opportunity to expand their remarketing efforts of pre-owned vehicles beyond an existing dealer base," commented Roger L. Butterwick, president of AutoTradeCenter.
"Under this agreement, our clients will not only benefit from the proven remarketing programs under ATCadvantage, but gain valuable options through iMotors direct sales and promotions identifying special availability of specific makes and models held in inventory by ATC clients."
"At iMotors, our customers are our top priority," stated Kevin Dulsky, iMotors senior vice president of business development. "This relationship with AutoTradeCenter supports our commitment by providing us with immediate access, accelerating time to delivery of top quality vehicles sold through iMotors locate to order sales model."
All vehicles sold by iMotors and sourced through ATC will undergo iMotors quality inspection and certification and will be guaranteed at any of iMotors three giant factories regionally separated and located near Sacramento, Cincinnati and Atlanta.
About iMotors: iMotors is the pioneering direct-seller of certified used vehicles. iMotors redefines automotive retailing, offering consumers extensive selection, higher quality, unprecedented value, and a better buying experience. Customers choose the 1-5 year old vehicle they want online or via toll free number.
iMotors locates, buys and ships it to one of their three state-of-the-art factories where the vehicle is inspected, reconditioned, tested and certified before delivery to the customer at a DMV-licensed iMotors Delivery Center located in major markets nationwide.
A privately held company, iMotors is backed by a group of investors including Global Retail Partners, Oak Investment Partners, Trinity Ventures, Vulcan Ventures, and others. For additional information, visit www.imotors.com or call 888/IMOTORS. (888/466-8677).
About AutoTradeCenter: AutoTradeCenter.com (ATC) is the leading Internet-based "business-to-business" automotive re-marketing company.
On its web site, http://www.autotradecenter.com/, the company markets its services to automobile manufacturers, captive finance companies, lease and rental companies, and financial institutions across the United States who can use the site's many features for more efficient buying, selling and trading.
ATC powers the American Honda Finance Corp.'s Vehicle Inter-Dealer Purchase System "VIPS" and American Suzuki Motor Corp.'s "PROline," utilizing Internet technology and remarketing services. For more information on AutoTradeCenter.com Inc., please visit http://www.autotradecenter.com/ or contact Public Relations at lseegan@autotradecenter.com.