On October 22, 2009, Autobytel Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Autobytel"), announced in a press release its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. A copy of Autobytel's press release announcing these financial results is attached 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 October 22, 2009. Presentation slides referenced during the conference call were available on Autobytel's website for viewing by call participants. A transcript of such call is attached hereto 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 on Form 8-K, 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 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, transcript and presentation slides are "forward-looking" rather than "historic."

(d) Exhibits

99.1  Press release dated October 22, 2009



99.2  Transcript of Conference Call by Autobytel Inc., dated October 22, 2009 and
      Call Presentation Slides