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ATX Technologies Web Site Shows 2004 Telematics Technology in Action

27 June 2000

ATX Technologies Web Site Shows 2004 Telematics Technology in Action

    DALLAS - ATX Technologies launched "A Typical Telematics Driving Experience 
in the Year 2004" -- a seemingly real-life experience of a mobile consumer 
interacting with telematics -- through the company's Web Site.  The scenario
depicts a telematics ride in 2004 and enables browsers to "virtually"
experience the technology for the first time.

    The scenario follows "Katie," a student returning to college in Wisconsin
after spending winter break at home in Virginia, traveling across several
states and accompanied the entire way by telematics.  One technology shown in
action is position-based commerce (p-commerce(TM)), which customizes the
services delivered on the road to Katie by continually scanning a personal
profile of individual services that Katie updated prior to and during her
trip.  For example, the telematics system alerted her to nearby hotels and
restaurants that fit her criteria.  Once the location was determined, the
system confirmed a hotel reservation.

    "We hope the launch of this CD on our Web site conveys our vision as to
where this very young industry is headed and brings to reality the incredible
potential of telematics services," said Gary Wallace, executive director,
external affairs, ATX Technologies.  "The technology displayed during the
scenario will change the way consumers travel, shop and communicate, and will
revolutionize the way automakers and wireless service carriers interact with
their customers."

    In addition to depicting how p-commerce may evolve, "A Typical Telematics
Driving Experience in 2004" highlights the potential of more sophisticated
automatic collision notification systems after Katie is in an accident.
Through enhanced sensor technology built into vehicles, more real-time data
about the accident is automatically communicated to ATX and emergency
responders, thereby accelerating and enhancing the type of response.

    "Katie's Scenario" also highlights services such as real-time traffic
monitoring, interactive voice recognition technology, connectivity between
wireless devices and the vehicle, Internet-accessed information, e-mail,
calendar reminders and messages.  The demonstration lasts 11 minutes and can
be launched from any Internet software.

    ATX Technologies Inc. is headquartered in Dallas with an office in
Detroit.  ATX provides leading-edge telematics services for mobile
applications including automatic collision notification, location-based
emergency response and roadside assistance, stolen vehicle tracking,
navigation and other location-based information services.  The company
pioneered in-vehicle and automotive after market applications of telematics
beginning in 1995 and in 1999 introduced telematics services in handheld
wireless devices.  ATX customers include Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Nissan Motor
Corporation's Infiniti division, Jaguar, Lincoln-Mercury, and Alpine
Electronics of America.