Autoweb.com Signs License Agreement With The Herb Chambers Companies for AIC AutoSuite(TM)

     Largest Dealer Group in New England to Use AIC Vehicle Research Tool
                               On Its Web Site

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 1 Autoweb.com's
Automotive Information Center (AIC) division, the leading provider of
automotive data and research software for the Internet, today announced a new
relationship with The Herb Chambers Companies, one of the 20 largest dealer
groups in the United States.  Under the terms of the agreement, Chambers will
become the first dealership to offer customers AIC AutoSuite(TM), the
industry's most accurate online new vehicle research tool.
    "We are thrilled about the enhancement AIC AutoSuite will make to our
site.  Now automotive consumers who visit Herbchambers.com can use the
industry's best tools to inform themselves and make a more educated vehicle
purchase decision," said Jay Gubala, E-Commerce General Manager for
The Herb Chambers Companies.
    Starting in December, visitors to http://www.herbchambers.com seeking a new
vehicle quote activate AIC AutoBuilder(TM), the next-generation new vehicle
configurator used by AOL, Autoweb.com and AutoSite.com.  AIC AutoBuilder
allows automotive shoppers to equip a vehicle with the options of their
choice, utilizing AIC's unique lowest price capabilities.  Consumers who wish
to comparison shop can also select the AIC AutoComparator(TM) to compare
prices of vehicles from other manufacturers.
    The AIC AutoSuite is backed by AIC's industry-leading AutoSite(TM)
database, which delivers price and specification information, detailed
equipment descriptions, and a range of supporting information for every new
car, van, light truck, and sport utility vehicle sold by Chambers.
    "AIC has long been the leader in providing automotive data and online
research tools for automotive manufacturers and major web portals, " said
Bill Barrett, AIC President.  "Our tools and technologies are the key for
effective customer relationship management for automotive consumers.  We look
forward to a long and fruitful relationship with The Herb Chambers Companies
and expect that herbchambers.com will gain a leading edge through the use of
the AIC AutoSuite."

    About Automotive Information Center (AIC)
    The Automotive Information Center (AIC) division of Autoweb is the leading
provider of automotive content, data and intelligent tools used to power
Internet services, portals and manufacturer Web sites.  AIC researchers rely
on decades of industry experience to create the most accurate, comprehensive
and up-to-date research platform in the business.  All AIC data and tools
feature its unique optimal price capabilities, which enable consumers to
configure and compare vehicles on the basis of lowest possible price.
    Through Autoweb's data, technology and tools, visitors to sites powered by
AIC technology are able to configure a vehicle by manufacturer, make, model,
trim specifications and other option packages, as well as perform side-by-side
competitive vehicle comparisons.  This proprietary technology provides a
competitive advantage for dealers and enhances the shopper's experience by
offering realistic, actionable information.

    About Autoweb
    Autoweb is the leading automotive Internet service, guiding users through
every stage of vehicle ownership.  Through its direct and referral commerce
channels, Autoweb offers consumers a variety of ways to purchase new and used
vehicles in conjunction with vehicle manufacturers, local Member Dealers and
other commerce partners.  The Company's web site also provides consumers with
a wide range of automotive-related products to support the complete lifecycle
of the vehicle, including finance, insurance and maintenance.  Autoweb
features comprehensive, unbiased research from its AIC division.
    Autoweb also continues to set the standard in the business-to-business
marketplace by providing web sites with the most advanced technology to view
automotive information, and the most accurate and reliable automotive data and
content.  Currently, major automobile manufacturers, including BMW,
DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda and Toyota, use Autoweb's
automotive data to power their sites.  The major consumer portals also use
Autoweb's content and technology, including AOL, Lycos, MSN Carpoint and GO.
AIC AutoSuite is highly configurable for any individual AIC customer, as the
interface can match any look and feel, while vehicles (both target and
competitor) and specific features can be limited to any selection desired.
For more information, please visit http://www.autoweb.com and
http://www.autosite.com.

    About The Herb Chambers Companies
    Dating back to 1985, the mission of The Herb Chambers Companies has been
to provide the highest quality service to its customers in the sale and repair
of their motor vehicles.  The Herb Chambers Companies is the largest dealer
group in New England and the 17th largest retail center group in the U.S.  In
1999 alone, over 30,000 customers bought new cars or trucks from
Herb Chambers.  "We never set out to be biggest," says Herb Chambers.  "With
my love of cars, I had been a victim of more car dealers than anyone I know.
I just wanted to prove that if you treat your customers with respect and live
up to your commitments, you can be successful."