Bank One Corporation, a national automotive financier, announced that it has signed an agreement to join

the DealerTrack auto finance platform so that its dealers can use the Web-based platform to secure financing for their customers.

According to the company, the dealers can now submit finance applications electronically to Bank One, monitor related application and contract status changes, access credit

reports and obtain product and program information.

"We are delighted to welcome Bank One to the DealerTrack platform," said Mark O'Neil, DealerTrack president and chief executive officer. "We're certain

that the efficiencies offered by the DealerTrack platform will make a significant and positive impact not only on Bank One's business, but also on the

business of its dealer partners."

"We continually seek ways to help our dealers serve their customers better," said Bill Jensen, who manages retail dealer services for Bank One

nationally. More than 17,000 dealers are currently enrolled on the DealerTrack platform to communicate and transact business with lenders.

About DealerTrack

With over 17,000 dealers and 20 lenders currently connected, DealerTrack is an independent web-based platform that automates

and accelerates the entire dealer-to-lender relationship, from financing to daily information sharing. According to the company, the DealerTrack platform enables application

processing, credit bureau access, electronic contracting and lease comparisons -- all in one integrated solution. More information on

DealerTrack is available at www.dealertrack.com, or by calling 877-357-8725.

About Bank One

Bank One Corporation is the nation's sixth-largest bank holding company, with assets of more than $270 billion. Bank One has nearly $14 billion in

vehicle loans.