Autobytel and Synacor Team

IRVINE, Calif. & BUFFALO, N.Y.--Nov. 3, 2005--Autobytel Inc. , a premier online automotive car buying and research destination, has partnered with Synacor, the leading provider of technology supporting the delivery of combined bundled online services, to offer Autobytel's leading automotive research and buying channel through Synacor's custom portal, which serves more than 12 million homes via a range of broadband access providers. Through the partnership, Autobytel will be featured on the consumer portals of 17 broadband providers that utilize Synacor's menu of online services, including Adelphia.net.

The Autobytel channel empowers auto shoppers with in-depth pricing, ratings and specifications information covering every new car and light truck on the U.S. market. During their research and shopping process, web visitors can access expert and user vehicle reviews, best-in-class vehicle comparison and viewing tools, financing quotes, used car values and market pricing, and downloadable vehicle reports. Once they're ready to buy, shoppers can then submit a request to receive a no-haggle vehicle price quote from a local member of the company's nationwide network of automobile dealers.

"Our relationship with Synacor expands our efforts to bring the best automotive information and buying experience to millions more consumers across the Web, and to send motivated car buyers to our coast to coast dealer network," said Michael Rosenberg, Autobytel Inc. Senior Vice President, Media & Marketing Services. "Joining Synacor's roster of marquee online services further validates our leadership in online automotive content, tools and business generation, while increasing our marketing reach and value."

Rosenberg notes that Autobytel recently rolled out its program at ESPN.com and Bankrate.com, expanding a broad affiliate network that includes AOL, Earthlink, Yahoo! and Viacom, among other top-line Web destinations. Autobytel's consumer sites -- Autobytel.com, Autoweb.com, Car.com, Carsmart.com, Autoahorros.com and CarTV.com -- attract millions of unique visitors each month, generating billions of dollars for car dealers. As a result of its affiliate marketing and other aggressive marketing programs, it's estimated that every 7.4 seconds a consumer requests a vehicle through Autobytel.

Synacor's platform enables ISPs to offer their subscribers customized subscription tiers featuring the Internet's most comprehensive selection of premium and basic content with the added benefits of a single sign-on and integrated monthly billing at an affordable price point.

"The addition of Autobytel to our portals confirms our commitment to deliver great value to our customers," said Drew Buckley, Synacor Vice President of Business Development. "Our new automotive offerings powered by Autobytel's family of sites now give us the opportunity to provide our customers with direct access to the most comprehensive consumer resources for vehicle research."

About Autobytel Inc.

Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, helps retailers sell cars and manufacturers build brands through marketing, advertising, data and CRM (customer relationship management) products and programs. The Company owns and operates the automotive websites Autobytel.com, Autoweb.com, Carsmart.com, Car.com, AutoSite.com, Autoahorros.com, and CarTV.com, reaching millions of car shoppers as they make their vehicle buying decisions. Autobytel's AIC (Automotive Information Center) division has been a trusted industry source of automotive marketing data and technology for over 20 years. Autobytel is also a leader in dealership lead management and CRM solutions and owns and operates AVV, Inc., a top provider of dealership CRM and sales management products, and Retention Performance Marketing, Inc., (RPM(R)), which powers dealerships with cutting-edge customer loyalty and retention marketing programs. Autobytel Inc. is the only company to achieve top rankings for both its lead management and lead generation services among the nation's top-100 Internet dealers. http://www.autobytel.com

About Synacor

Synacor develops portals that enable Internet Service Providers (ISP) to easily bundle a wide variety of free and subscription-only, value-added services into their platform. Synacor has integrated with over 30 online content and service providers, to offer a highly valued bundle to consumers. The company has developed the most extensive catalog of subscription services available from one source today. Their private-label technology platform reinforces the brand of the ISP, allowing them to easily bundle, provision, support, and bill for multiple services offered as a part of a single rate code. Today, the company's portal and bundled services are available to over 12 million online subscribers. For more information visit www.synacor.com.