Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November 6, 2008, Autobytel Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Autobytel"), announced in a press release its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. A copy of Autobytel's press release announcing these financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

In connection with the press release, Autobytel held a telephone conference call that was webcast on November 6, 2008. A transcript of such call is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The attached press release and transcript are incorporated herein solely for purposes of this Item 2.02 disclosure. This Current Report, including the exhibits attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any incorporation by reference language of such filing. In addition, the press release and transcript furnished as exhibits to this report include "safe harbor" language, pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1955, indicating that certain statements about Autobytel's business contained in the press release and/or transcript are "forward-looking" rather than "historic."

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated November 6, 2008.

99.2 Transcript of Conference Call by Autobytel Inc., dated November 6, 2008.

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