Auto-By-Tel Launches Mobalist Rewards Program, Giving Online Car Buyers Opportunity to Earn Unlimited Rewards Toward Next Car Purchase.NEW YORK--(AutomotiveWire)--April 8, 1998-- Free Mobalist Rewards Card and No-Annual-Fee Mobalist Rewards Visa (9.99% APR APR See: Annual Percentage Rate ) from First USA Will Allow Consumers To Earn Their Next Car Through Everyday Purchases Auto-By-Tel (www.autobytel.com) continues to revolutionize rev·o·lu·tion·ize tr.v. rev·o·lu·tion·ized, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·ing, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·es 1. To bring about a radical change in: Television has revolutionized news coverage. 2. online car buying with Mobalist Rewards, an innovative program that lets car buyers earn unlimited rewards to be used as a rebate rebate, partial refund of the total price paid for goods or services. In the United States, rebates were historically given by railroads to favored shippers as a return on transportation charges. toward the purchase of their next car through Auto-By-Tel. The first of its kind, Auto-By-Tel Mobalist is the only auto rewards program that gives consumers the freedom to purchase any vehicle of their choice -- new or used. "Auto-By-Tel was invented to make car buying simple, painless pain·less adj. Free from complication or pain: a painless operation. pain  less·ly adv. and affordable for both consumers and dealers," said Pete
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"Auto-By-Tel has created a low-cost, consumer-friendly car-buying experience. Now with Mobalist Rewards, Auto-By-Tel customers can save even more on their next car purchase." Any Make, Any Model, No Limits, No Hassles Consumers are already aware of the great values available using the Auto-By-Tel online car-buying program. More than one million car buyers have come through the system, resulting in over $500 million in car sales per month through the Auto-By-Tel Accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. Dealer Network. Mobalist Rewards gives consumers an extra way to save. Unlike any other automotive rewards program, Mobalist Rewards lets consumers earn unlimited rewards toward the purchase of their next new or used vehicle, regardless of manufacturer. "Mobalist means more and more consumers will be able to buy a car with upgraded options," Ellis said. "With Mobalist Rewards accruing in an account, car buyers will be further empowered to get exactly what they want." Earn Rewards Two Ways The Mobalist Rewards Program is similar to a frequent-flyer program, but instead of earning frequent-flyer miles, cardholders are earning Mobalist Rewards that can be used as an additional rebate toward their next vehicle. Rewards can be earned two ways. When spending with Mobalist Rewards Partners, consumers who use their Mobalist Rewards Card earn up to 20% in Mobalist Rewards from such partners as barnesandnoble.com and Transmedia. Acting as an accelerator for those earnings is the low-rate, no-annual-fee Mobalist Rewards Visa card, issued by First USA. The credit card, available in May, will secure the opportunity to earn a 1% Mobalist Rewards rebate with every purchase made. Car buyers who want to take full advantage of Mobalist Rewards earnings should opt for both rewards opportunities, using the Mobalist Rewards Visa for purchases with Mobalist Partners. First USA Mobalist Rewards Visa The Mobalist Rewards Visa card will feature a low 9.99% APR on purchases and balance transfers; a credit line of up to $100,000; a money-saving balance-transfer option; and access to 24-hour, toll-free customer-service support. Applications for the card will be available via a special toll-free number and on the Internet at www.mobalist.com. "The new Mobalist Rewards program, coupled with the exceptional financial value of the Mobalist Rewards Visa, establishes a truly unique consumer value," said James W. Stewart III, executive vice president, partnership marketing, First USA. "First USA is thrilled to work with Auto-By-Tel to further enhance the car-buying experience with this first-of-its-kind offering." Mobalist Partners "We welcome our affiliation with Auto-By-Tel. We are excited to be a part of this unique program that makes car buying a low-cost, consumer-friendly experience," said Jeff Killeen, chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of barnesandnoble.com. Said Michael Dauberman, senior vice president of Uniglobe Travel Online: "Auto-By-Tel is recognized as the industry leader in online car buying and one of the foremost e-commerce companies. Uniglobe is very excited to be a part of this innovative, consumer-oriented program." Mobalist Rewards Partners Currently include: Over 7,000 restaurants in the Transmedia dining network; barnesandnoble.com; Everything Wireless for cellular phones and pagers; and a full-service travel agency with Uniglobe Travel Online. The network will continue to broaden and expand to ultimately give Mobalist Rewards Cardholders the opportunity to earn Mobalist Rewards with almost every type of purchase they make. How It Works Consumers log into the Mobalist site at www.mobalist.com to sign up for the free program. Using their Personal Rewards Number and password, cardholders have anytime access to the Mobalist Rewards Service Center online where they can track their balance, discover special offers from the Mobalist Partners and utilize the specially-designed automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. tools to assist them in earning rewards faster. An application for First USA's Mobalist Rewards Visa will also be on the site. When shopping with Mobalist Partners, participants simply supply their Rewards Number to receive Mobalist Rewards (up to 20%) back on their purchases. Mobalist's earning and redemption processes are automatic and simple; consumers aren't burdened with managing their rewards account. There is absolutely no limit to the amount of Mobalist Rewards that can be accrued ac·crue v. ac·crued, ac·cru·ing, ac·crues v.intr. 1. To come to one as a gain, addition, or increment: interest accruing in my savings account. 2. . All eligible Mobalist Rewards may be redeemed re·deem tr.v. re·deemed, re·deem·ing, re·deems 1. To recover ownership of by paying a specified sum. 2. To pay off (a promissory note, for example). 3. for a rebate which Auto-By-Tel will pay to an Accredited Dealer when the Mobalist Cardholder card·hold·er n. One who holds a card, especially a credit card. card hold makes a purchase request and buys or leases any
vehicle through Auto-By-Tel. Auto-By-Tel will issue a rebate up to the
full purchase amount of the vehicle. Unused Mobalist Rewards expire
after five years.
About Auto-By-Tel Irvine, Calif.-based Auto-By-Tel Corp. (www.autobytel.com) is the leading nationally branded Internet-based purchasing program for new and certified See certification. used vehicles and related consumer services Consumer Services refers to the formulation, deformulation, technical consulting and testing of most consumer products, such as food, herbs, beverages, vitamins, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, hair products, household cleaners, [paints, plastics, metals, waxes, coatings, minerals, , including automotive financing, leasing and insurance. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. J.D. Power and Associates 1998 Dealer Satisfaction with Online Buying Services Study, Auto-By-Tel was rated number one in dealer satisfaction. Auto-By-Tel is responsible for over $500 million in vehicle sales per month, according to its recent Purchase Request volume and sales closing ratios as determined by its customer surveys. -0- Auto-By-Tel's North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Accredited Dealer Network includes over 2,700 dealerships, representing every major automotive manufacturer. Auto-By-Tel and Auto-By-Tel Mobalist are registered service marks of Auto-By-Tel Corp. About First USA First USA (www.firstusa.com), a subsidiary of BANC [French, Bench.] The location where a court customarily or permanently sits. When a court is sitting in banc (or en banc), it means that a meeting or session of all the judges of a court is taking place. ONE CORPORATION, is a financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. company specializing in the credit-card business and is among the largest providers of Visa, MasterCard and private-label credit cards in the nation. First USA has approximately 40.5 million cards issued and $40.8 billion in total loans outstanding. CONTACT: RBI RBI abbr. Baseball runs batted in Noun 1. rbi - a run that is the result of the batter's performance; "he had more than 100 rbi last season" run batted in Communications Inc. Cassandra Cavanah, 818/769-0878 or 213/505-2893 (cell phone) cassandra@rbicom.com or Elizabeth Johnson, 213/960-1360 elizabeth@rbicom.com or First USA Tony Plohoros, 302/434-7957 tonyplohoros@firstusa.com |
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