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DriveLogic, Inc. Names Peter Largen Head of Product Management

9 October 2000

DriveLogic, Inc. Names Peter Largen Head of Product Management

    CHICAGO--Oct. 9, 2000--DriveLogic, Inc., a subsidiary of CCC Information Services Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CCC Information Services Group Inc. , announced that Peter Largen has joined the company as head of Product Management. CCC launched DriveLogic with the mission to deliver industry-leading Internet and wireless solutions that will provide unparalleled efficiencies to the automotive claims and collision repair industries.
    In this role, Largen will be responsible for overall product line strategy, planning, and delivery. "Peter has extensive management, marketing, and technical experience, and his success in directing rapidly growing technology companies is ideal for DriveLogic," said Pradip Patiath, President and COO of DriveLogic. "Peter is an exceptional leader and an integral complement to the DriveLogic team."
    Largen, 38, brings to DriveLogic over 16 years of product development and innovative technology experience serving the automotive claims marketplace. Most recently, Largen served as interim co-CEO of ChoiceParts, the auto parts network founded by CCC, the Dealer Services and Claims Solutions Groups of ADP, and The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, where he helped establish a management team and guide the establishment of the new company.
    "DriveLogic is positioned for leadership in Internet-enabled accident management solutions," said Largen. "The world-class team DriveLogic has assembled affirms the company's commitment to this market."
    Previously, Largen served as CCC's Senior Vice President of Product Development, and during his eight-year tenure directed the successful development and delivery of networked workflow applications and related information products to users in the insurance staff appraiser and repair facility markets. Prior to CCC, Largen served as Vice President of Operations at Hollander Inc., delivering technology solutions to the automotive recycling and insurance claims industries.
    "In this industry, Peter is one of the most experienced and successful leaders," said Jim Beattie, Vice President and CTO at DriveLogic. "We are fortunate to have someone with his experience and market knowledge to guide our product strategy."

    About DriveLogic

    DriveLogic is a wholly owned subsidiary of CCC Information Services Group Inc., focused on providing Internet and wireless-enabled technology solutions to the accident management industry. By combining these solutions with the industry expertise, customer relationships and market leadership of CCC, DriveLogic aims to optimize supply chain efficiencies, bringing value to parties in the entire supply chain. For more information about DriveLogic, contact Michael Roberts at DriveLogic, 312-228-8278, or contact Rich Ringer at HLB Communications, 312-649-0371, or visit the DriveLogic Web site at www.drivelogic.com.

    About CCC

    CCC Information Services Inc., headquartered in Chicago, IL, is the leading supplier of advanced software and communications systems to the automotive claims industry, including information and network services for a wide variety of claims management solutions. Its value-added, technology-based products and services increase efficiency and facilitate communication among more than 13,500 collision repair facilities, 350 insurance companies, and a range of business partners. For more information about CCC Information Services, visit our Web site at www.cccis.com, contact Jeanene O'Brien at CCC Information Services Inc., 312-229-3083 or, contact Rich Ringer at HLB Communications, 312-649-0371.

    This release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are subject to the safe harbor provisions of those sections and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The planned creation of a business exchange and related applications contains inherent risk and uncertainty, and there is no assurance of viability for reasons that could include, among others, adverse changes in general economic conditions, lack of acceptance of new products, pricing pressures, and lack of success of technological advances. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, including those described in the company's filings with the SEC, and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis, judgment, belief, or expectation only as of the date hereof. The company has based these forward-looking statements on information currently available and disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.