AutoCount USA forms Alliance with Auto Finance News to Provide National Market Share Data

    ORLANDO, Fla.--March 19, 2003--The AutoCount Report has been widely used by lenders and dealers to obtain market share data on new and used vehicle sales. Now, as AutoCount USA continues to expand its reach and visibility, the company has formed an alliance with Auto Finance News to provide timely information for the publication's Market Share Monitor and be used as a resource for news articles.
    "The AutoCount Report provides our readership with fast access to important sales data from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The information is organized by state, market, and lender," stated J.J. Hornblass, Executive Editor and Publisher for Auto Finance News. "This valuable tool allows us to rank the leading financers by state, list their percentage of market share and detail the total number of loans and leases."
    AutoCount USA began serving Florida in 1998 and the company has experienced rapid national expansion in the past five years. The AutoCount Report now covers 30 states and the company anticipates that it will reach 40 states by year-end. "We have developed several strategic alliances this past year, as we continue to become an informational resource for a wide range of organizations," stated Bob Starr, president of AutoCount USA. "We're especially excited about this opportunity with Auto Finance News because our market share data will reach a broad target audience in the auto finance industry."
    Auto Finance News is the nation's leading source for profit-making, insider tips and information on today's world of auto lending and leasing. The publication is designed to keep industry professionals ahead of trends and developments in the auto lending industry. Auto Finance News is owned by Royal Media Group, a diversified New York City media company.
    AutoCount USA is headquartered in Orlando, Florida and provides DMV analysis on new and used car sales on a monthly basis. The AutoCount Report also provides statistical information on dealers, manufacturers, makes, models, zip codes and lienholders. The company services financial institutions and auto dealerships. For more information, log onto http://www.autocount.com.