Automotive Technical Resources, Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership With EASE Diagnostics to Support ATRisys(TM)

18 December 2000
Automotive Technical Resources, Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership With EASE Diagnostics to Support ATRisys(TM)
    TROY, Mich., Dec. 18 Automotive Technical Resources, Inc.
(ATRi), a leading provider of automotive diagnostics and integrated
information delivery systems, announced today its strategic partnership with
EASE Diagnostics, a leading provider of automotive diagnostic software and
hardware.
    EASE Diagnostics' Wireless Vehicle Interface (WVI) will enhance ATRi's
ATRisys(TM) Systems by providing wireless connectivity from the vehicle to the
system.
    "ATRi and EASE Diagnostics working together makes tremendous sense," said
Nicholas A. Cocco, Chairman and CEO of ATRi.  "EASE Diagnostics is a company
with significant experience in the automotive diagnostic and vehicle data line
information field; its expertise combined with its full product line coverage
offers our customers tremendous value."

    About ATRi
    ATRi creates unique systems to troubleshoot problems with today's
automobiles and trucks.  The company has a team of certified staff
specializing in management process and technical process engineering.  ATRi
also offers CASE certified educational and training programs designed to
increase the proficiency of automotive management and technicians as well as
evaluation of current skill level.
    Through its various programs and operational platforms, ATRi can
significantly increase the profits of an automotive service facility by
providing the facility's employees with process, information and both the hard
and soft skills needed to increase service department efficiency and
effectiveness as well as deliver it in a manner that is customer friendly.

    About EASE Diagnostics
    EASE Diagnostics is the recognized leader in the PC-based automotive
diagnostic and emissions testing fields.  Its unique and cutting edge products
are leading the way into the new millennium with a fresh approach to the
automotive diagnostic and emissions markets.  The design team at EASE
Diagnostics has taken a novel approach to solving the problems of automotive
diagnostics and repair by using a personal computer as a scan tool and for
emissions testing.
    EASE Diagnostics' wide array of products includes diagnostic and emissions
testing equipment, gas analyzers, GM SPS reprogramming systems and vehicle
monitoring devices.
    For additional information, visit http://www.atritech.com or contact the company
at 248-585-4200.  ATRi's corporate headquarters are located at 1322 Rankin
Street, Troy, Michigan 48083.