Vehicle Comparisons Happening Every Two Seconds Online Via Autobytel's Automotive Information Center

ORLANDO, Fla.--Feb. 11, 2006--Autobytel Inc.'s Automotive Information Center (AIC) division today announced its AutoComparator tool is processing vehicle comparisons every two seconds across all vehicle makes, models and trims sold in North America, which represents a significant milestone in AIC's twenty-four year history. The AIC AutoComparator is found on more than 25 Web sites, including those of many manufacturers, as well as comprehensive sites for car research such as www.autosite.com.

With an average of 1.5 million comparisons a month, AIC provides automotive manufacturers, dealers and consumers with competitive information on specific vehicle data, including General Information, such as estimated market price; Performance, such as MPG; Convenience Features, such as air conditioning; and Dimensions, such as front and rear legroom. AIC's consumer-facing data and Web applications help consumers make well-informed car-buying decisions.

From OEM Web sites to popular consumer portals, visitors can become more informed and more educated about their vehicle purchase decisions when doing a side-by-side vehicle comparison powered by AIC objective data and technology. AIC's data and AutoComparator tool also powers the top Spanish-language automotive portals, such as www.Autoahorros.com, to make the car-buying process friendlier for the largest minority group in the U.S.(1)

"AIC is an industry pioneer which automotive manufacturers, dealers and consumers alike rely on for objective, extensive and accurate car data," said Autobytel President and CEO Rick Post. "As AIC nears its twenty-fifth anniversary and achieves this significant milestone, we're focused on continuing to improve the necessary tools and data shoppers require for crucial hands-on research that reduces buyers' remorse and increases positive brand awareness for auto manufacturers."

AIC executives are available today at the 89th Annual NADA Convention at Autobytel Booth #4000 to answer questions on the AutoComparator tool and provide a demonstration.(2)

About AIC (Automotive Information Center)

For more than 20 years, AIC has provided manufacturers, consumers, and the media with late-breaking, in-depth specifications and comparative information, covering virtually every vehicle make, model and trim level to hit the market. At any given time, AIC's team of researchers manages up to 3.3 million data points, spanning virtually every make of vehicle sold in the US and Canada. AIC's data/technology powers the vast majority of current automaker Web sites that feature competitive comparison tools.

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 products and programs. It's estimated that every 7.5 seconds an American car shopper requests a vehicle through Autobytel, which owns and operates the automotive Web sites -- Autobytel.com, Autoweb.com, Carsmart.com, Car.com, AutoSite.com, Autoahorros.com, and CarTV.com. This automotive research and buying network reaches millions of car shoppers each month as they make their vehicle buying decisions, generating billions of dollars in sales for dealers. A leader in dealership customer management and CRM solutions, Autobytel also 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's AIC (Automotive Information Center) has been a trusted industry source of automotive marketing data and technology for over 20 years. 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.

(1) Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2004 showed that by
    2003 Hispanics/Latinos had become the largest minority group in
    the U.S.
(2) To arrange an interview, please see the contacts below.