Yahoo! Autos Launches New Online Services Putting Consumers In The Driver's Seat
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Feb. 8, 2001--Yahoo! Inc. , a global Internet communications, commerce and media company, revved up its online experience for consumers today with the launch of new features and services on Yahoo!(R) Autos (http://autos.yahoo.com), aimed at helping people streamline the online research process for buying, selling and maintaining vehicles. The new features, created through relationships with some of the top names in the auto industry, allow consumers to easily access dealer and manufacturer's suggested retail pricing (MSRP), consumer reviews, virtual tours of vehicle interiors, car comparisons and recommended maintenance intervals."In order to make Yahoo! Autos more essential to consumers' lives, we are continuing to expand our content and service offerings for both first time buyers and auto enthusiasts," said David Lundell, producer, Yahoo! Autos. "Pricing information, reviews and virtual tours are just some of the new features we're offering people to help make buying, selling and maintaining their car easier using Yahoo! Autos."
Yahoo! Autos' new features include:
| -- | Vehicle Option Pricing: Yahoo! Autos now includes the "price a new car" feature, allowing car buyers to see how their vehicle price is affected by various options, packages and colors. Consumers have direct access to vehicle options pricing information, including dealer invoice and MSRP, enabling them to be better informed when negotiating a price with a dealer. Vehicle pricing information is provided by Chrome Data Corporation. |
| -- | Consumer Reviews: Yahoo! Autos is one of the only major automotive sites that provides consumers with information from other car buyers to aid in their decision to purchase a new vehicle. Consumers can read reviews from other Yahoo! Autos users, including pros and cons about overall automobile performance and specific features, as well as a five-star user rating system. |
| -- | Expert Reviews & Previews: Car shoppers can read what the experts think about current car models and learn more about specific features through expert reviews. Consumers can also access a "What's New" section featuring content provided by Edmunds.com, which educates potential buyers on how new vehicle models differ from previous years. Additionally, "Sneak Previews" is a service from NewCarTestDrive.com that gives consumers a look ahead to next year's models. |
| -- | Virtual Interior Tours: Now car shoppers can climb inside some of today's popular new car models by taking a virtual tour of the automobile they are researching. Provided by IPIX, this high-quality, interactive content allows consumers to look inside the new car - pan left, right, up and down and view all the details of the dash, seat coverings, interior layout and more. |
| -- | Side-by-Side Comparisons: This easy-to-use guide allows consumers to select up to four vehicles, regardless of model or class, and conduct a side-by-comparison of features including base price, engine detail, body specifications and special options. This new content comes from Automotive Information Center (AIC), a provider of automotive content, data and intelligent tools. |
| -- | Recommended Maintenance: People can now view the recommended maintenance and service for a car's lifespan with content provided by ADP Dealer Services Group, an independent computer services resource for more than 16,000 automotive and truck dealers internationally. Consumers can keep track of servicing that should be performed at each milestone of their car's life cycle. All information is personalized to an owner's specific vehicle. Service information is available alongside other Yahoo! Autos personalized features including oil change reminders, service record storage and message boards. |
About Yahoo! Autos
Yahoo! Autos (http://autos.yahoo.com) is a comprehensive Web site for buying, selling, researching and maintaining automobiles and motorcycles. Whether a first-time buyer or life-long car enthusiast, Yahoo! Autos has the resources and information to allow consumers to make informed decisions on buying, selling and maintaining their vehicles. New car buyers can read consumer and expert reviews, research models and pricing or compare features. Used car buyers can browse classified ads or auctions across the United States for the car of their choice. Sellers can post pre-owned vehicles for sale on Yahoo! Classifieds. Yahoo! Autos is also a pit stop for parts and accessories guidance and includes a personalized option to track maintenance and service intervals. Car enthusiasts also can enjoy automobile communities on Yahoo! including clubs, message boards and chat rooms.
About Yahoo!
Yahoo! Inc. is a global Internet communications, commerce and media company that offers a comprehensive branded network of services to more than 180 million individuals each month worldwide. As the first online navigational guide to the Web, http://www.yahoo.com is the leading guide in terms of traffic, advertising, household and business user reach. Yahoo! is the most recognized and valuable Internet brand globally, and is ranked the No. 38 leading consumer brand worldwide. The company also provides online business and enterprise services designed to enhance the productivity and Web presence of Yahoo!'s clients. These services include Corporate Yahoo!, a popular customized enterprise portal solution; audio and video streaming; store hosting and management; and Web site tools and services. The company's global Web network includes 24 World properties. Yahoo! has offices in Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Canada and the United States, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif.
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