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Autoweb.com Invites You to Join its First Quarter Conference Call on the Web

18 April 2000

Autoweb.com Invites You to Join its First Quarter Conference Call on the Web

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 18 In conjunction with
Autoweb.com's First Quarter earnings release, you are invited to listen to its
conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday,
April 25 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time.  The call will be hosted by Dean DeBiase,
Chairman and CEO; Sam Hedgpeth, President and COO; and Thomas Stone, VP of
Finance & Administration and CFO of Autoweb.com (Nasdaq: AWEB).

    What:     Autoweb.com's First Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call

    When:     Tuesday, April 25th at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time

    Where:    http://www.videonewswire.com/AUTOWEB/042500/

    How:      Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
              address above

    Contact:  Investor Relations, 408-330-4701

    Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, Autoweb.com is a 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 vehicles through its auction, direct-to-consumer and dealer
referral commerce channels. Autoweb.com works with more than 5,000 Member
Dealers, vehicle manufacturers and other commerce partners to provide the best
experience at every stage of vehicle ownership.
    If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be
archived on the Web site http://www.autoweb.com until May 25th, 2000.
    Minimum Requirements to listen to broadcast: The RealPlayer software,
downloadable free from http://www.real.com/products/player/index.html, and at least a
14.4Kbps connection to the Internet. If you experience problems listening to
the broadcast, send an email to webmaster@vdat.com.