AutoTradeCenter is Presenter and Sponsor at Leading Remarketing Forum Series For Third Consecutive Year

    SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--May 18, 2001--AutoTradeCenter (OTC BB: AUTC) Friday announced their sponsorship and panel participation in the Auto Remarketing Forum Series (End-of-Term Leasing Conference 1), May 20-22, 2001 being held in Orlando, Fla.
    This is the third consecutive year AutoTradeCenter has been invited to present at this virtual "who's who" of vehicle remarketers controlling 80-90 percent of the market. Colette Marcilliat, vice president marketing and director of remarketing strategies for AutoTradeCenter, is the company's designated panelist.
    She will address targeted questions pertaining to the Internet's role in vehicle distribution from attending executives representing manufacturers, captive finance companies, financial institutions and major auto auctions.
    "AutoTradeCenter is excited to continue its strong, leadership role in Internet vehicle remarketing by, once again, actively participating in this important conference series," commented Marcilliat.
    "The open-forum format and, extensive question/answer sessions, provide attendees and presenters alike an excellent opportunity to discuss industry challenges and solutions incorporating business viewpoints from a wide variety of remarketing experts."
    Auto Remarketing Magazine and Auto Remarketing Weekly, two publications reporting on the used vehicle industry, sponsor the conference forum series. These annual conferences feature top-level executive speakers from the remarketing industry and provide in-depth discussions and analysis of timely business issues.
    AutoTradeCenter (ATC) is the leading Internet-based "business-to-business" automotive remarketing company. The company markets its services to automobile manufacturers, captive finance companies, lease and rental companies, and financial institutions across the United States.
    ATC powers the American Honda Finance Corp.'s Vehicle Inter-Dealer Purchase System "VIPS" and the American Suzuki Motor Corp.'s PROline, utilizing Internet technology and remarketing services. ATC will be launching a similar remarketing program for Volvo Finance North America Inc. mid-July 2001.
    For more information on AutoTradeCenter.com Inc., please visit http://www.autotradecenter.com/ or contact Public Relations at lseegan@autotradecenter.com.

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