1 EXHIBIT 23.3 [CNW MARKETING RESEARCH LETTERHEAD] March 3, 1999 Michael J. Lowell Senior Vice President, Development Autobytel.com 18872 MacArthur Blvd. Irvine, CA 92612-1400 Dear Mr. Lowell: This letter will serve as permission to use our statistics, with proper identification, in your registration statement (file number 333-70621). As reflected in the attached spreadsheets, the size of the US automotive market in 1998 was $667 billion (new and used). Sincerely, /s/ ART SPINELLA - ------------------------------- Art Spinella Vice-President, General Manager AS/sy