Six Dealer System Providers Join Oxlo's Manufacturer Access Program

Oxlo Systems Enables Greater Competition in the Dealer Management System Market

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 15 -- Oxlo Systems, Inc., developer of the AutoTPX(TM) automotive retail integration platform, today announced the launch of its Manufacturer Access Program (MAP). The program expands the market for Dealer System Providers (DSPs) and expands choices for new car dealers. MAP's charter membership includes six DSPs representing more than 900 new car dealers in North America. The charter members are Applied Computer Solutions Inc., Auto/Mate Inc., Automotive Computer Services, Inc., Dubuque Data Services, Megawheels Technologies, Inc., and MPK Automotive Systems, Inc.

DSPs automate many of the dealers' core business functions through a dealer management system (DMS). Automakers similarly automate their interactions with dealers, through a dealer communication system (DCS). DCS effectiveness is in large measure a function of its ability to integrate with the DMS. Given the complexity and cost involved in these integrations, many automakers are only able to work with the two or three DMS market share leaders, resulting in limited innovation and price competition in the DMS market. MAP provides a leverage point allowing these "closed" automakers to provide more choices for their dealers and DSPs to sell to those manufacturers' dealers.

"A major issue for all providers of DMS and specialist dealer systems, is how to create and maintain the multiple interfaces which dealers need for transactions between their in-house systems and the systems of their business partners, especially automakers, banks and insurance providers," said Mike Seaton of the automotive retail analyst firm Woods and Seaton. "If a specialist integrator/interface provider (SIP) can develop and maintain the connections more efficiently and economically than the individual system providers, and can aggregate multiple interfaces into one for each automaker, bank or other business partner, it has a valuable role in the market."

"Oxlo delivers efficiency and value in automotive retail for all stakeholders. For the DSP, we are a single integration point for many automakers; for the automaker, we are a single integration point for many DSPs; and for the dealer, Oxlo's work results in better software at better prices," said Jim Lejeal, CEO of Oxlo Systems. "MAP is a true win/win/win."

For more on MAP including enrollment information and membership benefits, contact Kim Campassi, kim.campassi@oxlo.com.

  Notes to Editors

  About the Charter Members:

  Applied Computer Solutions, Inc.

Applied Computer Solutions opened for business in 1989 with the goal of providing "Simply the Best Software for Auto Dealers." If you ask any of our over 400 dealers they will tell you that we have succeeded. Our packages, Finance Professional and Dealer Professional, are easier to use and more efficient than our competitors. ACS is a regional company providing dealers in the Mid South with the best software and service available. We can be found on the web at www.acs-soft.com.

Auto/Mate Inc.

Auto/Mate Dealership Systems was established 25 years ago with a simple goal: To provide an efficient and reasonably priced computer system to increase dealers' profitability. This goal, coupled with their dedication to exemplary customer service and technical support, as confirmed by the most recent NADA survey that has ranked Auto/Mate "#1 in Customer Satisfaction," "#1 in Effectiveness of Training" and "#1 in that their Dealers would recommend them to other Dealers" has elevated them to the pole position of Dealership System Providers nationally. For more information, visit www.automate.com.

Automotive Computer Services, Inc.

Automotive Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) provides dealers with a comprehensive and fully integrated dealer management system. Founded in 1992, ACS ACCESS(R) and iACCESS(TM) are PC based systems running either locally at the dealership or remotely over the Internet. Applications included are vehicle inventory, sales prospecting, F&I, parts, service, service dispatching, electronic repair order, quick lube, service tracking, daily rental, customer relations, body shop, detail shop, accounting and payroll, as well as factory communications for many manufacturers. For more information, visit the ACS Web site at www.acsaccess.com.

   Dubuque Data Services
   "People -- driven solutions for a people driven business"

For more than 30 years, DDS has been providing automotive retailers with high-powered alternatives in dealership management systems (DMS). Every day, DDS people deliver proven performance and extraordinary support in an affordable solution. Dubuque Data has formed lasting relationships with automotive dealerships across the country through hard work, honesty, and integrity. DDS is the alternative that uniquely delivers personalized service and support without sacrificing functionality, performance or OEM certification. DDS demonstrates its focus on the automotive retailers' business not only through attention to support services, but also in its straightforward and fair licensing and maintenance agreements. Visit Dubuque Data at www.ddslive.com.

Megawheels Technologies, Inc.

Megawheels provides a full suite of software to help dealers run their business efficiently, easily, and cost effective. Our business is your business! For more information visit our website at www.megawheels.com.

MPK Automotive Systems, Inc.

MPK Automotive Systems is a Microsoft Business Solutions Partner offering a Dealer Management System based on Microsoft Business Solutions-Navision. MPK has customized the standard Microsoft Navision Platform to meet the needs of the Retail Automotive Dealer. The power and flexibility of the Navision platform allowed MPK to become the first Master Certified DMS provider for DaimlerChrysler's DealerCONNECT platform. MPK's initial focus has been DaimlerChrysler Dealerships but as a charter member in the MAP Program MPK will be able to offer their solution to Dealerships from more OEMs. MPK is a privately held corporation headquartered in Roswell Georgia. For more information about MPK visit www.mpkauto.com.

About Oxlo Systems

Oxlo Systems Inc. is based in Broomfield, Colo. Oxlo develops packaged software applications designed specifically to enable smaller participants to address the B2B integration standards being deployed today within their industries. Oxlo's initial focus is to meet the need of automotive suppliers and dealers to comply with the industry initiatives driven by the auto manufacturers. Oxlo differentiates itself by delivering fully preconfigured business solutions that are quickly and easily deployed. Within the existing IT architectures of the small and medium business, these plug-and-play applications provide the information vital for business insight. Oxlo Systems is a privately held corporation and has received institutional financing from Mobius Venture Capital and Appian Ventures.

For more about Oxlo Systems visit www.oxlo.com.