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CarMax Partners With carOrder.com, Inc. to Offer Consumers a Wider Choice of Vehicles

10 January 2000

CarMax Partners With carOrder.com, Inc. to Offer Consumers a Wider Choice of Vehicles

    RICHMOND, Va.--Jan. 10, 2000--

Consumers Benefit From Partnership Between Auto Superstore Pioneer
And World's First Automotive eDealer

    Circuit City Stores, Inc. announced today that its CarMax(R) subsidiary has entered into a partnership with leading automotive e-Dealer, carOrder.com(TM), giving new-car buyers greater access to a more diverse selection of vehicle makes, models and styles.
    This relationship is a strategic supplement to carOrder.com's eDealer business model.

    Consumers Benefit From CarMax/carOrder.com Partnership

    As an eDealer, carOrder.com simplifies the process of selling cars online by investing heavily in a national logistics and distribution network which combines the best of online and brick and mortar sales. Consumers can enjoy the ease and savings of shopping online and the ability to test-drive a car at an eDealer location with all sales occurring online.
    "carOrder.com's partnership with CarMax enables consumers to get the vehicle they want, with the options they want at the price they want," explains Brian Stafford, president and co-founder, carOrder.com. "This is a joint effort to satisfy the customer's needs, ensure they get exceptional service and receive the vehicle for the lowest possible price."
    "CarMax's partnership with carOrder.com is a winning combination for consumers across the country," said Austin Ligon, president of CarMax. "In addition to CarMax.com(SM), Web shoppers now have access to our great new cars through another highly credible online buying source – carOrder.com."

    CarMax New Cars Also Available Through CarMax.com

    About carOrder.com, Inc.