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Reynolds and Reynolds' Networkcar Wins Mobile Star Award for Networkfleet(TM) Product

SAN DIEGO, June 18 -- Networkcar, a Reynolds and Reynolds company , today announced that it has won a 2003 Mobile Star award from MobileVillage for its Networkfleet(TM) fleet management system.

MobileVillage is a market development company dedicated to advancing mobile and wireless enterprise computing within select vertical market segments. Winners were selected by readers of MobileVillage's bi-monthly Go Mobile(R) newsletter and presented in 45 wireless technology categories ranging from very specific wireless software and hardware innovations to healthcare and data security applications. Networkfleet was recognized in the GPS/Location-Based Services category along with Motorola for its VIAMOTO(TM) cellular telephone software suite.

"We are thrilled to be recognized by the wireless community as a leader in GPS and Location-Based Services," said Networkcar president Dave Dutch. "Wireless developers obviously appreciate our unique and practical solution that provides a real-time link to the current operating status of a fleet including automated meter readings, location information and diagnostic summaries."

Networkfleet uses an in-vehicle device to collect and organize detailed automotive information directly from a vehicle's engine computer and location- based information from a global positioning system (GPS) device. Information is transmitted wirelessly to an information center where it is made available to fleet managers in the form of immediate e-mail alerts, summary e-mail reports or easy-to-read Web pages. Networkfleet is compatible with virtually all light and medium-duty vehicles manufactured since 1996. Diagnostic and location data can be easily integrated with existing fleet management applications.

The annual Mobile Star Awards(TM) ( www.mobilevillage.com/awards.htm ), organized by market development company MobileVillage(R), aim to honor and promote the best companies, products, implementations, and leaders in mobile and wireless technology.

Networkcar ( www.networkcar.com ) is the leading provider of around-the- clock services for monitoring the performance, location and security of consumer and fleet vehicles. The company features advanced performance monitoring technology and satellite-location systems that enable the company to provide the most advanced solution for car maintenance and operation on the market today. Networkcar includes real-time car performance updates, Smart Roadside Assistance, stolen vehicle recovery services and Car Guardian(TM), a feature that allows a car owner to find their car by accessing a secure Web page. With Networkcar, car owners and fleets increase safety and security, save time and reduce costs with advanced preventive maintenance and early problem detection.

Reynolds and Reynolds ( www.reyrey.com ) is the leading provider of integrated solutions that help automotive retailers manage change and improve their profitability. With 75 years of experience serving automotive retailing, Reynolds enables car companies and retailers to work together to build the lifetime value of their customers. The company's award-winning product, service and training solutions include a full range of retail and enterprise management systems, networking and support, e-business applications, Web services, learning and consulting services, customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, data management and integration, and leasing services. Reynolds serves more than 20,000 customers. They comprise 90 percent of the automotive retailers and virtually all car companies doing business in North America. Its CRM consulting practices span more than 20 countries around the world.