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Sat, January 24, 2009 Autobytel Joins Forces with Gabriels Technology Solutions to Power Lead Fulfillment Automotive Engine for Over 80 Automotive Po
IRVINE, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq: ABTL), a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, today announced that it had joined with Gabriels Technology Solutions, Inc. a leading ecommerce technology provider, to power the automotive fulfillment channels of over 80 automotive portals. Autobytel's industry-leading lead fulfillment technology will provide consumers with more new and used car options, while extending the reach of the company's dealer network across over 80 portals supporting over 215 media properties.
"As a leading technology provider to media and publishing companies, Gabriels is a terrific partner in helping us further localize Autobytel's reach – and the reach of our dealer network," said Autobytel Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Garms. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to enhance the experience of automotive consumers both through our technology interface and through our nationwide network of member dealers."
Autobytel has been connecting consumers and dealers since it pioneered the automotive Internet in 1995 and has processed over 30 million car buyers through its new and used vehicle lead system since then. Under its agreement with Gabriels, Autobytel's proprietary new car lead system, as well as its used car listings, will be integrated into Gabriels automotive technology platform, expanding the available selections for millions of consumers nationally and within specific geographic locations covered by the network of local newspaper sites that use Gabriels' automotive solution.
"We are very pleased to be working with Autobytel to provide an even more effective automotive engine for the over 80 automotive portals that we serve," said Michael Gabriel, CEO of Gabriels. "This agreement with Autobytel enables us to provide automotive consumers with a greater number and variety of used car listings, access to thousands more dealers to serve their new car needs – all with the advantage of Autobytel's efficient, user-friendly technology."
Founded in 1994, Gabriels Technology Solutions, Inc. is a leading technology solution provider specializing in architecting, developing and maintaining ecommerce portals; including real estate, automotive and marketplace solutions for the media and publishing companies worldwide.
About Autobytel Inc.
Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq: [ ABTL ]) is an Internet automotive marketing services company that helps dealers and manufacturers sell cars and related products and services. The company owns and operates several consumer-facing automotive websites, including Autobytel.com®, AutoSite.com®, Autoweb.com®, Car.comsm, CarSmart.com®, CarTV.com® and MyRide.com®. By providing a convenient and comprehensive automotive consumer experience across the purchase and ownership lifecycle, Autobytel seeks to provide dealerships with opportunities to connect with a steady, diverse stream of motivated, serious shoppers, while providing manufacturers with precision-targeted brand and product advertising opportunities. In addition to its websites, the company generates leads and advertising opportunities for dealers and automakers through its marketing network, which includes the AutoReach ad network, co-brands, such as ESPN.com, and marketing affiliates such as AOL, Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book.
About Gabriels Technology Solutions
Founded in 1994, Gabriels Technology Solutions, Inc. is a leading technology solution provider specializing in architecting, developing and maintaining ecommerce classified portals; including real estate, automotive and classified marketplace for the newspaper industry. Gabriels areas of expertise are focused on providing quality design and development of web-based software applications, excelling in user-centered design, information architecture, usability, database development, data analysis/manipulation and hosting within mission critical environments.
