Autonet Mobile Adds 4,000 Truck Dealerships Nationwide with Brix Group Reseller Agreement

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Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:17pm EST

Leading commercial vehicle accessories distributor to offer Autonet Mobile
through more than 4,000 trucking and heavy equipment dealerships;

Autonet Mobile Exhibiting in Chrysler Booth at North American International Auto
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DETROIT--(Business Wire)--
Autonet Mobile, the world`s first in-car internet service provider, today
announced a reseller agreement with The Brix Group, Inc. to distribute the
company`s WiFi router to more than 4,000 trucking and heavy equipment
dealerships in the U.S. By partnering with the leading wholesale distributor of
entertainment equipment and mobile appliances to large commercial truck, RV and
agriculture dealers, Autonet Mobile has expanded the reach of its connectivity
solutions into important commercial markets nationwide. 

The Brix Group`s OEM division has served as a wholesale supplier of audio,
video, security, communications, telematics and dashboard electronics to the
heavy-duty truck industry for more than 25 years. The group enjoys a majority
share of the truck market, with a blue-chip client roster that includes Paccar
(Kenworth and Peterbilt), Mack, Navistar, Volvo, Sterling, Western Star,
Freightliner and Caterpillar. 

"Internet connectivity is an increasingly important feature for commercial
vehicles," said Harry Brix, chairman of The Brix Group. "From the ability to
remain connected to the home office, to the availability of information and
entertainment while on-the-road, Autonet Mobile delivers wireless technology to
the vehicle. Autonet is the latest innovation for the important and
quickly-growing commercial market." 

Autonet Mobile turns vehicles into WiFi hotspots, delivering reliable and
easy-to-use internet access. Passengers can now bring all of their own
WiFi-enabled devices such as laptops, web tablets, PSPs, and other devices on
the road. Autonet Mobile will be available through the more than 4,000 Brix,
Pana Pacific and American Wireless heavy-duty truck dealerships across the
country. 

"Our demand continues to grow and we are delighted to be working with The Brix
Group to deliver internet solutions to large equipment trucks, RV`s and
agricultural channels. Working together we`re able to extend the power of the
internet to those on the road for long periods of time," said Sterling Pratz,
CEO of Autonet Mobile. 

About The Brix Group, Inc

The Brix Group Inc. is a leader in the consumer Mobile Entertainment Products
and Wireless Telecommunications Industry. The company sets the standard by which
competition gauges growth and marketing innovation through 11 offices located in
Phoenix, Arizona; Chicago, Illinois; Miami, Florida (International Division
Headquarters); Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; California facilities
include: Campbell, Sacramento, Fresno, San Diego and Santa Ana. 

About Autonet Mobile

Autonet Mobile is the world`s first in-car internet service provider. Founded by
a corporate executive and former race car driver and a leading network architect
and designer, the company is dedicated to enhancing the in-car experience by
bringing the power of the internet to the 200+ million cars on the road in the
U.S. Autonet Mobile currently provides uconnect web as a dealer installed Mopar
Accessory that is available to 3,700 Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealerships
nationwide. For more information about Autonet Mobile, visit
www.autonetmobile.com



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