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Autoweb.com Names Steve Cottrell Vice President of Sales

31 October 2000

Autoweb.com Names Steve Cottrell Vice President of Sales

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 31 Autoweb.com, Inc. , the leading consumer automotive Internet
service, today announced the appointment of Steve Cottrell as vice president
of sales.  Prior to joining Autoweb, Cottrell was North American marketing
manager for a division of Reynolds and Reynolds, HAC Group LLC.  HAC is the
leading global provider of learning, customer relationship management (CRM)
and Web services to automotive retailers and manufacturers.
    During his eight years at HAC, Cottrell also served as a facilitator at
the HAC college facility, where he facilitated a team that developed and
delivered the "Coaching 2000" program curriculum for dealer principals,
general managers and sales managers.  He has also acted as a consultant in an
advisory capacity for General Motors Corporation and Ford Motor Company's
New Media Group on various e-business initiatives and projects.
    Cottrell's background also includes 14 years in automotive Dealership
retail sales management, including positions as team leader for
Saturn of Modesto and general sales manager for a large volume Ford dealership
in California's Central Valley.
    "Steve's entire career has been focused on providing the thinking, tools
and processes that are needed to transform automotive retailing and drive
e-business leadership," said Sam Hedgpeth, president and CEO of Autoweb.  "His
experience on the retail side of the business, along with his expertise in
dealer training and consulting, give him the credentials necessary to help us
further our sales strategy and ensure we offer best-in-class delivery of
services to dealers.  We are pleased to have him on board."
    "With the Internet and e-commerce, there is a tremendous opportunity to
rebuild the buying and selling process for customers, dealers and
manufacturers," said Cottrell.  "For all of us, the ultimate goal is to create
happy, loyal customers for life.  Autoweb.com is a premier source for quality
content and referrals, and I'm happy to be part of a world-class team that is
helping to transform the automotive business."
    Cottrell replaces David Greene, who moved into a new role in July as
Autoweb's vice president of dealer training and consulting services.

    About Autoweb.com
    Autoweb.com is the leading consumer automotive Internet service, guiding
users through every stage of vehicle ownership.  Through its direct and
referral commerce channels, Autoweb.com offers consumers a variety of ways to
purchase new and used vehicles in conjunction with vehicle manufacturers,
local Member Dealers and other commerce partners.  The company's Web site also
provides consumers with a wide range of automotive-related products to support
the complete lifecycle of the vehicle, including finance, insurance and
maintenance.  Autoweb.com features comprehensive, unbiased research from its
Automotive Information Center (AIC) division, the leading provider of
automotive content, data and tools used to power Internet services, portals
and manufacturer Web sites.  The company's content and buying models are
available on three out of the top four portals through its infrastructure
partner program.  For more information, please visit http://www.autoweb.com .