Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On April 23, 2009, Autobytel Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Autobytel"), announced in a press release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. A copy of Autobytel's press release announcing these financial results is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

In connection with the press release, Autobytel held a telephone conference call that was webcast on April 23, 2009. Presentation slides referenced during the conference call were available on Autobytel's website for viewing by call participants. A transcript of such call and the presentation slides, are filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The attached press release, transcript and presentation slides 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, transcript and presentation slides furnished as exhibits to this report are subject to "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, transcript and presentation slides are "forward-looking" rather than "historic."

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated April 23, 2009

99.2 Transcript of Conference Call held April 23, 2009 and Call Presentation Slides

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