Autoweb.com Redesigns Competitive Comparison Tool for Lexus

    Toyota/Lexus Renews Its Long-standing Relationship With Autoweb's AIC

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 21 Autoweb.com, Inc. , the leading consumer automotive Internet
service ( http://www.autoweb.com ), today announced that it has renewed its
relationship with Toyota/Lexus through the year 2002 for license of
Autoweb's Automotive Information Center's (AIC) Competitive Comparison Module
and AutoSitePro(TM).  AIC refreshed the Competitive Comparison Module of the
newly redesigned lexus.com, allowing users a seamless vehicle comparison at
the website.
    The renewed relationship gives Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.'s Lexus
division corporate-wide internal use of AIC AutoSitePro for both its intranet
and extranet.  The Competitive Comparison Module, a configurable application
backed by AIC's leading automotive data, merges seamlessly with any Web site.
    With AIC's industry-leading technology, automotive shoppers on the Lexus
consumer site can easily comparison-shop and evaluate a Lexus vehicle in
relation to key competitor vehicles or to other Lexus models.  With the
technology, visitors receive a comprehensive list of attributes, as well as
technical, standard and optional equipment feature data.
    Lexus advantages are indicated by a Lexus symbol and detailed text and
enlarged photos display the comparison points of each vehicle.  Enlarged
photos can be viewed by the automotive shopper for either the Lexus vehicle or
the competitor.  Extended text describes in detail certain features on the
vehicles, such as the CD system.
    "Toyota/Lexus has been a partner with AIC since 1998, and has long
recognized the importance of Autoweb's research and technology tools," said
Jeffrey Schwartz, CEO of Autoweb.com.  "We are very pleased to be extending
our relationship with Lexus and also enjoyed working with them on a successful
site redesign."
    The Lexus partnership rounds out a series of significant announcements
Autoweb has recently made regarding similar deals with some of the largest
automotive manufacturers.  Most recently, Autoweb has partnered with Saab to
provide this manufacturer with AIC's automotive data and research tools.
Autoweb's recent partnerships continue to reaffirm AIC's dominance as a leader
in comprehensive industry content, data and technology tools.

    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 our 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
the 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 Automotive Information
Center (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 .