PALO ALTO, CA – As a result of a new relationship between LiveDeal, an online local marketplace and free classifieds site, and AutoNation, Inc., an automotive retailer, approximately 20,000 used vehicles from more than 280 dealers nationwide are now listed for sale on www.LiveDeal.com/. LiveDeal Autos now offers an inventory of more than 27,000 cars of all makes and models.

Research shows that 90 percent of car sales occur locally. And national statistics show that 94 percent of U.S. car buyers research online before they buy, making the Internet a platform for automobile transactions. However, many buyers are hesitant to turn to online auction sites due to the desire to test drive a vehicle before committing to purchase, or because of concerns about the potential for online fraud.

LiveDeal eliminates the costs and limitations of print classifieds and online auctions, and provides an environment for buyers and sellers seeking a safe and professional medium for conducting transactions. Because LiveDeal connects people in their local markets, and transactions are conducted in person, consumers avoid shipping and fraud issues associated with online transactions.