Reynolds and Reynolds' Networkcar(TM) Receives R&D Magazine's Prestigious Top 100 Award

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11, 2003 -- Networkcar(TM), a Reynolds and Reynolds company , announced today that its telematics system has been selected by an independent judging panel and the editors of R&D Magazine as one of the 100 most technologically significant products introduced in 2002.

Winners of this prestigious award are chosen each year by a panel of more than 70 industry experts. They identify the 100 most technologically significant products and processes introduced during the previous year. The sole criterion for receiving the award is demonstrable "technological significance." Called "The Oscars of Invention" and the "Nobel Prizes of Applied Research," these prestigious awards have been presented annually by R&D Magazine for the past 41 years.

In years past, the R&D 100 Awards have recognized many products that later became household names, including the automated teller machine (1973), the halogen lamp (1974), the fax machine (1975), the liquid crystal display (1980), the printer (1986), and HDTV (1998).

"This award is reaffirmation of the ingenuity of our engineers, our product's ubiquitous appeal and its practical benefits for car owners," said Networkcar president Dave Dutch. "Our goal continues to be a singular focus on the needs of our customers. We want to make it easier for them to maintain, operate and protect their cars."

Networkcar's pragmatic telematics system collects and organizes 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 car owners, auto dealerships and fleets in the form of immediate e-mail alerts, summary e-mail reports or easy-to-read Web pages. Networkcar's system is currently being used by California drivers in a voluntary emissions inspection program that allows drivers to receive a remote smog check. Networkcar's technology is compatible with virtually all light and medium-duty vehicles manufactured since 1996.

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 it 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 GPS tracking 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 approximately 15 countries around the world.