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Autobytel.com Launches in U.K. (Autobytel.co.uk) and Sweden (Autobytel.se)
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| Autobytel.com’s business model favorably received internationally. |
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Jun 10, 2004 22:39:38 |
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Description:
Irvine, CA - May 3, 1999 - Autobytel.com (Nasdaq:ABTL), the premier Internet car-buying service, has expanded its reach with the launch of Autobytel.co.uk serving the United Kingdom and Autobytel.se serving Sweden.
"Autobytel.com is the recognized leader in online auto buying in North America," said Mark Lorimer, President and CEO of autobytel.com inc. "Our international presence serves to broaden Autobytel.com's brand name and establishes our business model as the leading choice among international online car buyers."
Autobytel.co.uk celebrated its launch April 30, 1999, and Autobytel.se launched earlier in April. Both sites are being supported by strong marketing and advertising efforts, including online and traditional advertising.
Autobytel.com's international efforts include partnering with key companies in each country that have strong relationships in the automotive community, insuring that the Autobytel.com program is implemented with the appropriate cultural awareness level. Autobytel.com partnered with Inchcape plc, the world's largest independent importer and distributor of motor vehicles, for Autobytel.co.uk; while Autobytel.se is a venture with The Bilia Group, one of Europe's leading distributors of vehicles.
Contacts:
RBI Communications-U.S.
323.960.1360
Melanie Webber, ext. 13
(melanie@rbicom.com)
Cassandra Cavanah, ext. 25
(cassandra@rbicom.com)
GCI Group-Canada
416.486.7223
Hugh Black
(hblack@gcigroup.com) |
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