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Autobytel.com Expands DealerSites(TM) Into International Arena

5 June 2000

Autobytel.com Expands DealerSites(TM) Into International Arena

           DealerSites to Offer Multi-National Website Management,
                           Development, and Hosting

    IRVINE, Calif., June 5 Autobytel.com , the
global leader in automotive e-commerce, announced today that it will export
the company's branded website technology and content to automotive dealerships
worldwide.  Through its web management and development division,
DealerSites(TM), Autobytel.com will first offer customized websites to dealers
in the UK and Canada, and then Europe.  DealerSites currently hosts
customizable websites for over 1,000 dealer franchises.
    "An Internet site is a dealership's showroom window on the web," said Glen
A. Caffey, Vice President and General Manager of Autobytel.com's DealerSites
division.  "We believe that every dealer should have a customizable and
cost-effective 'web window' that reflects the dealership's unique personality.
Cookie-cutter websites and four colored Internet classified ads do not help
dealers reach the Internet consumer."
    Backed by Autobytel.com's award-winning Advanced Technology Department,
DealerSites has the ability to offer dealerships the opportunity to showcase
their stores through Internet technologies that are not available from any
other large scale automotive web provider.  "Autobytel.com has continued to
lead by combining its technology expertise with its deep understanding of the
dealership business.  We believe that this is why we have been recognized as
number one in dealer satisfaction for three years in a row and why DealerSites
has proven to be so successful," said Caffey.  "DealerSites' dealers know what
is the most effective way to reach their consumers, our job is to provide them
with the tools.  We put our expertise to work to truly put dealers in control
of their websites."
    Autobytel.com's DealerSites web solutions allow dealers to incorporate
individual colors, graphics and style and to modify web pages.  Using
proprietary DealerSites' technology, dealers can automatically list, price and
modify their new and used vehicle inventory, including digital pictures; list
their entire parts inventory; advertise seasonal specials and promotions;
schedule service appointments; and book car rental reservations.  In addition,
DealerSites provides dealerships with the ability to easily design online
sales, service and parts coupons with simple point and click processes.
    Dealers who participate in the DealerSites' web management program will
also be able to offer customers a full library of new car model information,
including vehicle specifications, pictures and reviews.  One of the unique
DealerSites features is an extensive online service department where customers
can request quotes for repair work and schedule service appointments at the
dealership.

    About autobytel.com inc.
    Internationally-branded Autobytel.com is the acknowledged leader in online
automotive commerce.  The most comprehensive automotive Internet site,
Autobytel.com offers consumers a positive purchasing and ownership experience,
while providing its Accredited Dealer Network with the most efficient way to
reach online car buyers.  As it assists consumers through every aspect of the
automotive lifecycle, Autobytel.com provides continuity into the next vehicle
purchase.  Launched in March 1995, Autobytel.com's low-cost,
no-haggle car-buying program is available in the U.S., Canada
(http://www.autobytel.ca), the United Kingdom (http://www.autobytel.co.uk), Sweden
(http://www.autobytel.se) and Japan (http://www.autobytel-japan.com).  In 2000,
Autobytel.com was ranked #1 in Dealer Satisfaction with Online Buying Services
for the third year in a row(1).

    (1) J.D. Power and Associates 1998 - 2000 Dealer Satisfaction With Online
Buying Services Studies(SM).  2000 study conducted among dealership Internet
specialists who completed 2,144 evaluations of individual services.
http://www.jdpower.com.

    The statements contained in this press release that are not historical
facts are forward-looking statements under the federal securities laws.  These
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and
involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to
predict.  Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is
expressed in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements.  Autobytel.com
undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  Among the
important factors that could cause Autobytel.com's actual results to differ
materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking
statements are changes in general economic conditions, increased or unexpected
competition, the failure to close the acquisition of A.I.N. Corporation,
changes in A.I.N. Corporation's financial performance, and other matters
disclosed in Autobytel.com's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.