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Auteo Media Launches DealerHost.net Web Site and E-mail Management for Dealerships

by Staff
May 22, 2001
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Auteo Media, Inc., a provider of online media, communications, and marketing solutions for the automotive industry, announced May 22 that it has launched DealerHost.net(TM), an enterprise level Web site and e-mail management system for automotive dealerships.


"DealerHost.net continues our integration into all the electronic communication needs of new and existing customers," said Steve Van Leeuwen, president of Auteo Media. "In addition to management of a dealership's inventory, e-mail and Web sites, we can now offer them a high quality system for fast and trouble-free delivery on this information to their Internet customers. This capability fits perfectly with our strategy and is in demand by many of our existing dealerships."

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According to Auteo Media, the development of DealerHost.net will enable the company to offer Web site and e-mail hosting services targeting the unique needs of the automotive industry. This new capability, and the company's proprietary Internet site development system, will be widely available to Auteo Media customers in second quarter of this year, according to company officials.


Through acquisitions and other strategies, Auteo Media says it is evolving from a local, single business organization to a regional, multiple business organization, offering an expanding portfolio of communications solutions to the automotive industry. The company has reported excellent revenue growth related to its expansion into the California automotive market and intends to accelerate its expansion with new products and services.


"The launch of DealerHost.net is an important step in our progress and represents another milestone reached in our mission to be the premier, automotive communications company," Van Leeuwen said.


About Auteo Media


Auteo Media Inc., is a provider of online data and media solutions to buyers and sellers of autos and auto accessories.

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Auteo Media operates Northwest and California Dealer Specialties data collection and digital photography services; Contactauto.com, a proprietary, wireless based contact management system to help auto dealers maximize e-commerce customer interactions; Autoloco.com and Bidthatcar.com, providing one-stop convenience for consumers and dealers to locate and buy new and used vehicles; and is Partcart.com, an OEM auto parts warehouse.


Auteo Media works with more than 7000 auto dealerships, auto parts suppliers and other commerce partners.


For more information visit www.auteo.com.

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