Auteo Media, Inc. Introduces 1st Ever Automotive Internet Site for Wireless Phones and PDAs
26 July 2000
PocketAuto.com Enables Consumers and Dealers to Shop for New and Used Cars from Wireless DevicesSEATTLE - Auteo Media, Inc., a leading provider of point-of-purchase marketing and Internet-based services to the automotive industry, today announced PocketAuto.com, the first ever Internet site that enables users to locate and get quotes on new and used cars via a handheld device. "Automotive Internet sites are enjoying great popularity, and the logical evolution is to bring that information to handheld devices," said Steve Van Leeuwen, President and CEO of Auteo Media, Inc. "Given the success of our wired automotive sites, it's natural that we would be first to market in the wireless space." PocketAuto.com enables consumers to compare cars anywhere, anytime. They can comparison shop for a car from their home, office or while driving from car-lot to car-lot. Participating dealers can now make their inventory available to the burgeoning number of owners of wireless Internet ready phones and devices. Using most Internet-ready wireless phones and certain personal digital assistants (PDAs), consumers or dealers can specify the make and model of car they are looking for. PocketAuto.com will return a listing of available vehicles that match the search criteria, accessing the inventory of about 1 million new and used vehicles from over 6,000 dealerships across the country. The shopper can view key information about the vehicle, identify the location of a local dealership and request a price quote or return phone call. PocketAuto.com was developed in conjunction with a leading wireless communication provider, and employs state-of-the-art technology to enable connectivity and access to automotive information for dealers and consumers. About Auteo Media, Inc. Auteo Media, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: AUTM) is a leading provider of online data and media solutions to buyers and sellers of autos and auto accessories. Auteo Media operates PocketAuto.com, Autoloco.com and Bidthatcar.com, providing one-stop convenience for consumers and dealers to locate and buy new and used vehicles. The company is developing Partcart.com, an automotive accessory e-commerce site and Contactauto.com, a proprietary contact management system to help auto dealers maximize e-commerce customer interactions. Auteo Media works with over 6,000 auto dealerships, auto parts suppliers and other commerce partners and is becoming one of the leading communications companies serving the automotive industry.