Autoweb.com's Automotive Information Center (AIC) division, the leading provider of automotive data and research software for the Internet, has announced a new relationship with The Herb Chambers Companies, one of the 20 largest dealer groups in the United States.

Under the terms of the agreement, Chambers

will become the first dealership to offer customers AIC AutoSuite(TM), an online new-vehicle research tool.

"We are thrilled about the enhancement AIC AutoSuite will make to our site," said Jay Gubala, e-commerce general manager for The Herb Chambers Companies. "Now automotive consumers who visit Herbchambers.com can use the

industry's best tools to inform themselves and make a more educated vehicle purchase decision."

Starting in December, visitors to www.herbchambers.com seeking a new vehicle quote activate AIC AutoBuilder(TM), the next-generation new vehicle configurator used by AOL, Autoweb.com and AutoSite.com. AIC AutoBuilder allows automotive shoppers to equip a vehicle with the options of their choice, utilizing AIC's lowest price capabilities. Consumers who wish to comparison shop can also select the AIC AutoComparator(TM) to compare prices of vehicles from other manufacturers.

The AIC AutoSuite is backed by AIC's AutoSite(TM) database, which delivers price and specification information, detailed

equipment descriptions, and a range of supporting information for every new car, van, light truck, and sport utility vehicle sold by Chambers.

"AIC has long been the leader in providing automotive data and online research tools for automotive manufacturers and major web portals," said Bill Barrett, AIC president. "Our tools and technologies are the key for effective customer relationship management for automotive consumers. We

look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with The Herb Chambers Companies

and expect that herbchambers.com will gain a leading edge through the use of

the AIC AutoSuite."

About Automotive Information Center (AIC)

The Automotive Information Center (AIC) division of Autoweb is a provider of automotive content, data and intelligent tools used to power Internet services, portals and manufacturer Web sites.

All AIC data and tools feature its 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 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 is designed to provide a competitive advantage for dealers and enhance the shopper's experience by offering realistic, actionable information.

About Autoweb

Autoweb is an automotive Internet service, guiding users through every stage of vehicle ownership. Through its direct and referral commerce channels, Autoweb 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 features comprehensive, unbiased research from its AIC division.

Autoweb also provides business-to-business Web sites with advanced technology to view

automotive information, 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.

Major consumer portals also use Autoweb's content and technology, including AOL, Lycos, MSN Carpoint and GO.

AIC AutoSuite is 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, visit www.autoweb.com and

www.autosite.com.

About The Herb Chambers Companies

Founded 1985, The Herb Chambers Companies is the largest dealer group in New England and the 17th largest retail center group in the U.S.

In 1999, more than 30,000 customers bought new cars or trucks from Herb Chambers. "We never set out to be biggest," said Herb Chambers. "With my love of cars, I had been a victim of more car dealers than anyone I know.

I just wanted to prove that if you treat your customers with respect and live up to your commitments, you can be successful."

For more information, visit www.herbchambers.com.