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Autoweb Forms Partnership With American Isuzu Motors, Inc. for Integration Of AIC's Premier Automotive Technology

6 December 2000

Autoweb Forms Partnership With American Isuzu Motors, Inc. for Integration Of AIC's Premier Automotive Technology

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 6 Autoweb.com, Inc.'s , Automotive Information Center (AIC), a
division of the leading automotive Internet service, today announced that
American Isuzu Motors, Inc. will use AIC's AutoSite Pro(TM), an online
reference and analytical tool designed for automotive professionals.  Isuzu
professionals will access the proprietary data from AutoSite Pro(TM) as an
internal resource and will also publish select data for competitive comparison
applications on its consumer web site (http://www.isuzu.com).
    "Our professional tool offers complete and up-to-date product information
with a unique and powerful report-writing capability," said Bill Barrett,
AIC President. "AutoSite Pro(TM) will allow Isuzu professionals to best assess
and position their vehicles in the competitive arena and is rapidly becoming
the standard in the automotive industry."
    The AIC AutoSite Pro(TM) provides accurate and timely results for a single
vehicle search or multiple-feature search for one or more vehicles.  It can
complete both simple and complex "mixing and matching" of query criteria
across more than 500 vehicle attributes. Isuzu can use the AutoSite Pro(TM)
technology to compare the features and pricing of its models with those of the
competition.  Also, AutoSite Pro(TM) can assist Isuzu in how to best position
its newer products (such as the Axion SUV model) in the competitive automotive
marketplace.
    Covering multiple model years, AutoSite Pro's(TM) powerful report writer
supports simple lists and comparisons, difference reports, complex dynamic
queries, granular equipment descriptions, comparably-equipped pricing, and
sophisticated value analysis.  AutoSite Pro's(TM) online format allows users
to easily tap into the research via the web, without having to install
software.
    Autosite Pro(TM) continues Autoweb's AIC tradition of providing
industry-leading content and technology for professionals, paralleling the
success of Autoweb's AIC AutoSuite(TM) consumer-facing research content and
technology.

    About Automotive Information Center (AIC)
    The Automotive Information Center (AIC) division of Autoweb is the leading
provider of automotive content, data and intelligent tools used to power
Internet services, portals and manufacturer Web sites.  AIC researchers rely
on decades of industry experience to create the most accurate, comprehensive
and up-to-date research platform in the business.  All AIC data and tools
feature our unique optimal price capabilities, which enable consumers to
configure and compare vehicles on the basis of lowest possible price.
    Through Autoweb's data, technology and tools, visitors to sites powered by
the AIC technology are able to configure a vehicle by manufacturer, make,
model, trim specifications and other option packages, as well as perform
side-by-side competitive vehicle comparisons. This proprietary technology
provides a competitive advantage for dealers and enhances the shopper's
experience by offering realistic, actionable information.

    About Autoweb
    Autoweb.com is the leading 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.
    Autoweb also continues to set the standard in the business-to-business
marketplace by providing Web sites with the most advanced technology to view
automotive information, and the most accurate and reliable automotive data and
content.  Currently, major automobile manufacturers, including BMW,
DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda and Toyota, use Autoweb's
automotive data to power their sites.  The major consumer portals also use
Autoweb's content and technology, including AOL, Lycos, MSN Carpoint and GO.
AutoSuite is highly configurable for any individual AIC customer, as the
interface can match any look and feel, while vehicles (both target and
competitor) and specific features can be limited to any selection desired.
For more information, please visit http://www.autoweb.com and
http://www.autosite.com .