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Autoweb.com and CarParts.com Team to Provide Consumers With Total Automotive Needs

13 January 2000

Autoweb.com and CarParts.com Team to Provide Consumers With Total Automotive Needs

From Parts and Accessories to Information, Two Sites Make Auto Shopping Easier

    SANTA CLARA and SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 13 -- Autoweb.com
, the leading consumer automotive Internet service
(http://www.autoweb.com), and its newly acquired division, AutoSite.com
(http://www.autosite.com), today announced an alliance with CarParts.com
(http://www.carparts.com), the largest Internet retailer of automotive parts
and accessories.  The partnership provides both companies the opportunity to
simplify the shopping experience for consumers by connecting sites that meet
all of their automotive needs.
    "Internet savvy car buyers come to us looking for the best information
about new or used cars and, with partners like CarParts.com, we are now able
to better help consumers locate parts and accessories for their vehicles,"
said Dean DeBiase, chairman and CEO of Autoweb.com.  "CarParts.com offers our
site visitors the largest product selection, an easy-to-use interface and a
commitment to delivering a superior customer experience."
    As a partner with Autoweb.com, CarParts.com is listed on both the
Autoweb.com site, in the "Maintain" section, and on the AutoSite.com site, in
the "Shop Smart" section, and serves as a constant reference for new car
buyer's accessory needs.  With links to CarParts.com located throughout
Autoweb.com and AutoSite.com, the two sites are committed to integrating parts
and accessories shopping functionality into the car purchasing process and
simplifying the overall shopping experience for consumers.
    "Consumers want the most complete automotive information, whether it
concerns purchasing a new car or accessorizing that purchase," said Alan
Bennett, CEO of CarParts.com.  "Autoweb.com and AutoSite.com, with our input,
answer all of those questions, quickly and easily."

    About Autoweb.com:
    Autoweb.com is the leading consumer automotive Internet service, guiding
consumers through every stage of vehicle ownership.  From research and buying,
to enjoying, maintaining and selling, Autoweb.com delivers what consumers
want.  Starting with comprehensive, unbiased automotive research, Autoweb.com
also provides many options to buy new and used autos through its auction,
dealer referral and direct-to-consumer commerce channels.  Autoweb.com works
with over 5,000 Member Dealers and other commerce partners to provide the best
experience at every stage of vehicle ownership.  For more information, please
visit http://www.autoweb.com.

    About CarParts.com:
    CarParts.com offers the worlds largest source of car and truck parts
including performance, replacement, body, restoration, accessories and
recycled OEM parts for cars, trucks and SUVs.  The easy-to-use Web site offers
the convenient online access and timely delivery for more than 1.5 million
automotive products from over 500 major manufacturers including Motorcraft,
Fram, Borg Warner, Accel, AC Delco, TRW, Borla, NOS and many more.
CarParts.com is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA and backed by @Ventures, the
venture arm of CMGI, Brand Equity Ventures, St. Paul Venture Capital and
Ravenswood Capital.

    Safe Harbor Statement: The statements in this news release, other than
historical financial information, may contain forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from
anticipated results.  Further information on risk factors that could affect
the company's results is detailed in the company's Registration Statement, as
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form S-1 (No. 333-71177),
the company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 and the quarter
ended June 30, 1999, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and
the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1999, to be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
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