ADP Forms a Strategic Partnership with Mercedes-Benz, USA to Deploy Web-based Dealer Communication.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2000

The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NYSE:AUD), ADP announced today a strategic partnership with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) to provide technical deployment support for its new Web-based Dealer Communication System, NetStar. MBUSA retailers equipped with an ADP-provided Dealer Management System (DMS) will receive installation services, hardware components, and networking solutions as supplied by ADP.

"Mercedes automotive retailers now have stronger e-business tools for effective management in the new economy," said Keith Pigues, vice president of marketing, ADP Dealer Services. "This alliance reflects our commitment to MBUSA dealers as they strengthen customer relationships. Dealers need integrated solutions. NetStar is that solution," added Pigues.

Under a separate agreement, ADP will provide NetStar training to MBUSA retail personnel who already use the ADP Elite DMS. With these two agreements in place, MBUSA and ADP have laid the foundation for the two companies to work very closely together in the future to deliver integrated retail system solutions.

"These agreements between MBUSA and ADP allow MBUSA to accelerate the deployment of NetStar," said Ron Elder, MBUSA vice president--finance and controlling. "NetStar is an MBUSA total information delivery strategy--with features far exceeding our retailers' currently available capabilities. This partnership will help the consumer consistently receive the top-of-the-line quality and service that they have come to expect from MBUSA retailers. Additionally, by implementing this partnership now, we are laying the foundation for potential data sharing and application integration between our two companies in the very near future."

NetStar provides a wide range of applications to support all areas of the Retail Center. NetStar uses industry standard Internet technology to build a secure network between MBUSA and their Retail Centers. In real time, all the MBUSA-specific information necessary to maximize MBUSA retailer performance and exceed their clients' expectations is instantly available where and when it is needed.

About ADP

ADP Dealer Services Group provides integrated computing solutions to more than 18,000 automotive and truck dealers throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. ADP Dealer Services Group is the third largest business unit of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NYSE: AUD). ADP, with more than $6 billion in annual revenues and more than 450,000 clients, is a leading independent provider of computing services. More information on ADP and ADP Dealer Services Group is available via the Internet at www.adp.com and www.dealersuite.com.

Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, NJ, is the DaimlerChrysler company responsible for providing sales, marketing, service, and parts support for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and accessories in the United States. For information on Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, visit the company's web site at www.mbusa.com.