Autoweb.com Partners with The Herb Chambers Companies

Here's the latest news from Autoweb.com. They partnered with The Herb Chambers Companies, one of the 20 largest dealer groups in the US, to provide AIC's AutoSuite technology for their Web site.

I have attached the release below.

Thanks, Dori Pasternak MWW Group for Autoweb.com 212-704-9727 ext 135 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 (Nasdaq: AWEB <http://cbs.marketwatch.com/cgi-bin/htx.exe/squote?source=blq/prnewswire&tic ker=AWEB>) 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."

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