Auteo Media Announces Record Revenues, Gross Profits and Financial Results; Company Continues Rapid Sales Expansion and Acquisition Strategies

    SEATTLE--May 15, 2001--Auteo Media, Inc. (OTCBB:AUTM), a leading provider of communication solutions for the automotive Industry announced reported sales for the quarter ending March 31, 2001.
    Year-over-Year Revenues Grow 43% to $302,585 Year-over-Year Gross Profits Grow 39% to $271,132 Current Assets Grow 82% from year-end 2000
    Sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2001, increased by $75,566 to $302,585, representing a 43% increases over the same period 2000. This growth can be attributed to our fast growing operations in California and new product sales. Gross profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2001, increased to $271,132 from $195,566 in 2000, representing a 39% increase. Selling, general and administrative expenses, increased from $211,800 to $451,549 due to costs associated with the acquisition of NWCarnet, our California expansion, accounting and legal fees, establishing new routes and development of our new technologies. As a result, net loss for the quarter from $26,806 in 2000 to $198,391 in 2001.
    "We are on track with the results of the quarter and continue to anticipate becoming profitable again in 2001," stated Steve Van Leeuwen, president and CEO of Auteo Media, Inc. The Company previously reported that it acquired the assets of NWCarnet in addition to its expansion into the lucrative southern California market. Auteo Media is evolving from its regional, single business model to become a nationally recognized organization offering a portfolio of communications solutions for the automotive industry.
    "First quarter represented excellent accomplishment for us as we expanded into southern California, made our first acquisition with NWCarnet and began offering our new products to existing customers," Van Leeuwen said. "We are anticipating that second quarter will be our best financial month to date in addition to new product development breakthroughs."

About Auteo Media, Inc.:
    Auteo Media, Inc., (OTCBB:AUTM) is a leading provider of online data and media solutions to buyers and sellers of autos and auto accessories. Auteo Media operates Northwest and California Dealer Specialties data collection and digital photography services, Contactauto.com, a proprietary, wireless based contact management system to help auto dealers maximize e-commerce customer interactions, Autoloco.com and Bidthatcar.com, providing one-stop convenience for consumers and dealers to locate and buy new and used vehicles and is Partcart.com, a OEM auto parts warehouse. Auteo Media works with more than 7000 auto dealerships, auto parts suppliers and other commerce partners and is becoming one of the leading technology companies serving the automotive industry. For more information visit www.auteo.com.

By Order of the Board of Directors

"Steve Van Leeuwen" Steve Van Leeuwen, President

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