Networkcar(R) Awarded Eighth Patent for Innovation in Remote Diagnostics

SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2005; Networkcar, a Reynolds and Reynolds company , announced today that it has been awarded its eighth patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent, U.S. 6,879,894, is entitled "Internet-Based Emissions Test for Vehicles" and pertains to Networkcar's online smog check technology.

The patent describes a process and device for collecting diagnostic data through an in-vehicle connector and transmitting the data to a Web site. From there, the host computer system processes the diagnostic information to perform an emissions test according to an EPA-mandated algorithm. The result of this process is a "remote smog check" which enables a vehicle with the Networkfleet or Networkcar system to be remotely monitored for emissions compliance.

Extensive Patent Portfolio

This patent adds to Networkcar growing patent portfolio, which currently features eight issued and 14 pending U.S. patents. Networkcar patents protect new technology being developed in the field of wireless, remote diagnostics for cars and trucks. Networkcar's recent patents include:

   - U.S. Patent 6,594,579, collection and processing of fuel information to
     determine fuel efficiency
   - U.S. Patent 6,295,492, collection and transmission of diagnostics data
   - U.S. Patent 6,636,790, an in-vehicle device that collects and transmits
     diagnostic/location data

"Networkcar is experiencing increased demand from the fleet market for remote diagnostics in addition to the automatic vehicle location (AVL) that our Networkfleet product provides," said Networkcar president Dave Dutch. "Our remote diagnostics intellectual property portfolio is one of our competitive advantages and continues to strengthen our technology leadership position."

Networkcar wireless fleet management system, Networkfleet, collects and organizes detailed performance and location-based information directly from a vehicle's engine computer and a global positioning system (GPS). This information is then transmitted wirelessly from the vehicle and made available to fleet managers via a personalized website accessible 24/7. Vehicle location and diagnostics information enable fleet managers to reduce operating costs, improve driver productivity and more efficiently manage their assets.

About Networkcar

Networkcar is the leading provider of around-the-clock services for remotely monitoring the performance, location and security of fleet and consumer vehicles. Networkcar wireless in-vehicle technology merges patented remote diagnostic systems with GPS-based Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) technology. Networkcar's fleet management system, Networkfleet, helps fleet operators reduce operating costs and improve productivity by providing remote online access to detailed vehicle information ranging from vehicle location to fuel efficiency trend data. Networkcar's consumer Telematics product allows car owners to increase safety and security, save time and reduce the cost of ownership with preventive maintenance and early problem detection. The company recently received a 2004 Technology Leadership Award from Frost and Sullivan for Remote Vehicle Diagnostics (RVD) and a 2004 Telematics Update Magazine Award for Best Commercial Vehicle Solution. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA.