10 Years Later Ziff Davis Launches TechnoRide.com

But First Snide's Remarks: It’s amazing to us here at The Auto Channel that it has taken the Ziff Davis publishing genius' so many years to finally recognize what we at TACh have known all along...that technology and car stuff does mix.

For past 10 years our readers have had access to tens of thousands of stories that tied technology and autos together...you can find these in our Cars and Computers news index.

So I welcome Ziff Davis to our world. We hope you have better luck selling advertising than we have had...maybe now that Ziff Davis says that technology and the auto is really important the media sheep at the advertising agencies may just bah bah along to our content as well...but don’t hold your breath.

Let me know what you think; msnide@theautochannel.com.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2005 -- Ziff Davis announced today the launch of its newest consumer Web property, TechnoRide.com. Focused entirely on the applications and uses of technology in cars, TechnoRide is the car site for technology enthusiasts.

Due to TechnoRide.com's strong traffic growth on PCMag.com, the website is scheduled to launch as a stand-alone Web site in December 2005. TechnoRide.com will serve as a news hub for all automotive technology coverage at Ziff Davis.

"Cars today are more sophisticated than ever, both in terms of their telematics, (on-board electronics), and their comfort features, and there are lots of options available for entertainment and navigation," said Jim Louderback, Editor-in-Chief, Ziff Davis Internet. "TechnoRide provides a unique focused mix of news, reviews and insight, that's both an invaluable resource for consumers choosing the best technology for their automotive needs, and it's a terrific read for folks who love cars and technology."

TechnoRide provides comprehensive reviews -- from satellite radio, GPS and car audio and video as well the entire automobile from a technology perspective. TechnoRide.com, led by longtime technology journalist and PC Magazine columnist, Bill Howard, will launch with a full line-up of editorial coverage including:

  * Car Technology News & Opinions
  * Product Reviews:
    -- Audio
    -- Navigation
    -- Video/gaming
    -- Safety/Security
  * Product Roundups
    -- In-depth profiles of all the technology products and services that
       reside in a particular car model

  About Ziff Davis Internet

Ziff Davis Internet, a division of Ziff Davis Media, Inc., is a network of Web sites, email newsletters, and Internet-based services focused on the enterprise and consumer technology markets. Ziff Davis Internet includes: market-leading Web sites for technology enthusiasts and consumers, led by PCMag.com, the premier Web destination for reliable, labs-based product information, and eWEEK.com, the online leader in enterprise technology news reporting; Ziff Davis Internet eSeminars (http://www.eseminarslive.com/), which presents more than 200 live, sponsored events annually, along with Virtual Trade Shows; more than 40 email newsletters offering news, trend analysis, tips, and product reviews; and the Ziff Davis Web Buyer's Guide (http://www.webbuyersguide.com/), a directory of technology vendors, products and white papers. Additional information is available at http://www.ziffdavisinternet.com/.

About Ziff Davis Media Inc.

Ziff Davis Media is a leading integrated media company focusing on the technology, videogame and consumer lifestyle markets. The Company is an information services provider of technology media including publications, websites, conferences, events, eSeminars, eNewsletters, custom publishing, list rentals, research and market intelligence. In the United States, the Company publishes 8 magazines including PC Magazine, eWEEK, CIO Insight, Baseline, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Computer Gaming World and Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. The Company exports the power of its brands internationally, with publications in 41 countries and 20 languages. Ziff Davis leverages its content on the Internet with eight highly-targeted technology and gaming sites including PCMag.com, eWEEK.com, ExtremeTech.com and 1UP.com. The Company also produces highly-targeted b-to-b and consumer technology events including DigitalLife. With its main headquarters and PC Magazine Labs based in New York, Ziff Davis Media also has offices and lab facilities in the San Francisco and Boston markets. Additional information is available at http://www.ziffdavis.com/.