Build-To-Order Opens Headquarters in Southern California

                 Relocation to the IMAX Studios Demonstrates
            Company Commitment to Automotive Innovation and Design

    SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 11 Build-To-Order, Inc. (BTO),
announced today the relocation of its corporate headquarters to the IMAX
facility in Santa Monica, Calif., becoming the latest automotive manufacturer
to make the move to Southern California.
    "Southern California has such a car-centric culture it's no surprise that
we, like other automotive manufacturers, would want to locate here," said BTO
Chairman Scott Painter.  "As a next-generation car company, we wanted an
environment that was not only creative and innovative, but where trend-setters
and image makers converge.  This Santa Monica location fulfilled all our
requirements."
    An additional advantage to the facility is the availability of on-site
state-of-the-art technology.  BTO employees have access to several IMAX
resources, including 3 full-screen theatres for business presentations and
events.  The striking, contemporary building boasts 66,000 square feet and was
designed by renowned architectural firm HLW International.
    BTO, formerly based in Fremont, Calif., joins the Ford Motor Company,
DaimlerChrysler and General Motors, all of which recently have moved design
and corporate offices to Southern California.  Nissan, Toyota and Honda have
had a strong presence in Southern California for many years.

    About Build-To-Order
    Build-To-Order, Inc. (BTO) is a new car company that is developing an
innovative portfolio of vehicles, built off the same platform, sharing major
parts and components and individualized to customer specification.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., BTO is focused on offering customers
up-front pricing and a better car buying and ownership experience.  All BTO
vehicles will be built in direct response to a customer order so customers
never have to settle for what is in stock.  By employing contract engineering
and manufacturing, BTO will integrate the industry's best practices into one
system. BTO vehicles will be available for purchase in 2004.  For more
information about Build-To-Order, please visit http://www.btoauto.com.

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