BVerticals Continues Expansion

    CORTE MADERA, Calif.--((AutomotiveWire))--Feb. 13, 2001-- BVerticals announced today that it has acquired AudiZone.com, a web site devoted to providing technical assistance to Audi owners. This acquisition continues BVerticals' expansion in the online automotive enthusiast market. Further, the company has launched its fourth auto enthusiast web site Swedespeed.com.
    AudiZone, which began in 1997, quickly became a valuable resource for Audi owners. This merger integrates AudiZone's vast technical resources into AudiWorld - the most popular Audi enthusiast destination. Don Pavlik, owner of AudiZone, will assume the title of Technical Editor on the AudiWorld staff.
    Jason Teller, Managing Editor of AudiWorld, said of the merger, "We're extremely excited to be working with Don. Readers who already know about Don's work can expect more of the same, while new readers will be in for a treat." Teller added, "We have raised the bar in terms of technical coverage on AudiWorld.com."
    Don Pavlik stated, "I'm proud to become part of AudiWorld. I look forward to the challenge of adding to what is already an impressive resource."
    In a separate development, BVerticals recently launched its fourth web site, Swedespeed.com. Tailored to Volvo enthusiasts, this site news, resources, forums, and more. "Swedespeed is positioned to become the definitive and progressive source on the Internet for Volvo enthusiasts," said George Achorn, BVerticals' Managing Editor for Swedespeed. The site can be found at www.swedespeed.com.

    About BVerticals Inc.

    BVerticals is a growing developer of grass roots enthusiast Web sites. Currently, BVerticals represents four of the top auto enthusiast sites in terms of traffic, content, and site design and quality. BVerticals sites - VWVortex.com, AudiWorld.com, PickupTruck.com, and Swedespeed.com, have won numerous awards. Overall, BVerticals serves over 1.5 million enthusiasts each month.