Autobytel to Report 2008 Third Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on Thursday, November 6, 2008

Business Wire, Oct 23, 2008

IRVINE, Calif. -- Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq:ABTL), a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, today announced that the company expects to release its 2008 third quarter financial results after the market closes on Thursday, November 6, 2008. Autobytel management will also host a conference call later that day at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT) to discuss its financial results and answer questions.

The conference call will be broadcast live at www.autobytel.com (click on "Investor Relations" and then click on "Conference Calls"). Please visit the Web site at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register and download any necessary software. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, the call will be archived in the investor relations section of Autobytel's Web site for one year.

About Autobytel Inc.

Autobytel Inc. is an Internet automotive marketing services company that helps dealers and manufacturers sell cars and related products and services. The company owns and operates consumer-facing automotive websites, including its flagship site, MyRide.com[R], which is designed to help consumers find, see, buy and learn anything related to automobiles. The company's other websites are:Autobytel.com[R], Autoweb.com[R], Car.com(SM), CarSmart.com[R], AutoSite.com[R], and CarTV.com[R]. By providing a convenient and comprehensive automotive consumer experience across the purchase and ownership lifecycle, Autobytel seeks to provide dealerships with opportunities to connect with a steady, diverse stream of motivated, serious shoppers, while providing manufacturers with precision-targeted brand and product advertising opportunities. In addition to its websites, the company generates leads and advertising opportunities for dealers and automakers through its marketing network, which includes the AutoReach ad network, co-brands, such as ESPN.com, and marketing affiliates such as AOL, Edmunds and Kelly Blue Book.