PHH Arval, a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation, announced March 30 that it has formed an alliance with @Road, a provider of mobile technology solutions. Under the agreement, the partners will promote and cross-market their products and services to existing and potential customers. "Our alliance with one of the leading companies developing wireless technology is part of PHH's overall technology strategy," said George J. Kilroy, president and CEO of PHH Arval. "There are excellent cross-marketing opportunities for both companies, and our fleet management clients will be able to take advantage of the latest in mobile technology solutions for their emerging needs. We are committed to being in the forefront of technology advances that benefit our clients and their fleet drivers." "PHH's e-commerce team has been researching the wireless and telematics industry for the past 18 months," said Bill Jones, information technology project manager at PHH Arval. "We identified @Road as a clear leader in this emerging marketlace. This alliance will enable PHH to provide increased operating efficiency, driver safety and productivity, and services such as vehicle locate, routing, and automated mileage capture. It's an exciting opportunity, and we're looking forward to capitalizing on the potential of our new relationship with @Road." "We could not be more pleased to have entered into this strategic relationship with one of the world's leading vehicle management companies," said Krish Panu, president and CEO of @Road. "With PHH actively marketing and promoting our solutions into its sizable existing and future customer base, we expect a significant impact on our base of subscribers. In addition, we believe that @Road can better serve the needs of its customers through the comprehensive vehicle management services offered by PHH." About PHH Founded in 1946, PHH Arval is one of the world's leading vehicle management companies. A subsidiary of Cendant Corporation, PHH Arval provides integrated leasing, management and card payment solutions to corporate, government, and service-related fleets, including nearly one-third of the Fortune 500 companies. In conjunction with Arval PHH, its joint venture partner in Europe, PHH Arval manages more than a million vehicles worldwide. For more information, visit www.phh.com, or call 1-800-ONLY PHH. About @Road @Road is a publicly traded company based in Fremont, Calif. Its patented LocationSmart(TM) technology platform combines wireless, positioning and XML technologies with the Internet into a fully integrated network that supports the delivery of location-enhanced wireless Internet services for businesses and mobile professionals. For more information, visit www.atroad.com.