TrueCar Launches "TrueCar for GasBuddy" Car Buying Program

Relationship Provides Access for GasBuddy's 20 Million Annual Visitors

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRUE), the most trusted automotive digital marketplace, today announces an agreement with GasBuddy® to power a car buying program for its 20 million unique annual visitors. The "TrueCar for GasBuddy" online vehicle buying program will be accessible directly through the GasBuddy app and website, providing its users direct access to TrueCar's exclusive network of over 11,000 certified dealers across the U.S. As an added benefit, GasBuddy users who report a purchase from a Certified TrueCar dealer within 45 days of sale will receive 50,000 GasBuddy Reward Points.

"We are excited to work with GasBuddy and integrate TrueCar's trusted online buying technology into the menu of value-added services offered to their millions of loyal users," said Jay Ku, TrueCar's Chief Revenue Officer. "GasBuddy users are a tech-savvy, engaged audience that rely on technology to drive value in their car ownership experience. These attributes align perfectly with TrueCar's goal of delivering a trusted online car buying experience that provides ease of use, tremendous selection and transparency."

GasBuddy provides its users with trusted transparency to gas prices at over 150,000 stations across the U.S. and forms strong connections with its users through value added services such as gas rewards programs and a "My Car" feature that delivers personalized offers based on the users' needs. GasBuddy's multi-channel connections with its users, including email and app notifications, offer the opportunity to educate, inform and drive interested vehicle shoppers directly to TrueCar.  

"GasBuddy users are value-conscious drivers who rely on our platform for transparency and savings in many aspects of their automotive experience," said Todd Gulbransen, SVP & GM, Consumer Programs & Marketing, at PDI Technologies. "With TrueCar, we're driving measurable value for consumers and expanding what's possible, extending the same transparency our users expect from GasBuddy to one of their largest purchasing decisions and recognizing their loyalty with tangible rewards."

This collaboration is another expansion of TrueCar's Affinity programs, that include over 250 car buying programs—like Sam's Club, Navy Federal Credit Union, Uber and others— providing online car buying power to millions of these organizations' members.

About TrueCar
TrueCar is a leading automotive digital marketplace that lets auto buyers and sellers connect to our nationwide network of Certified Dealers. With access to an expansive inventory provided by our Certified Dealers, we are building the industry's most personalized and efficient auto-shopping experience as we seek to bring more of the process online. Consumers who visit our marketplace will find a suite of vehicle discovery tools, price ratings and market context on new, used, and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. When they are ready, shoppers in TrueCar's marketplace can connect with a Certified Dealer in our network, who shares our belief that truth, transparency, and fairness are the foundation of a great auto shopping experience. As part of our marketplace, TrueCar powers auto-buying programs for over 250 leading brands, including Sam's Club, Navy Federal Credit Union, and AAA. For more information, please visit www.truecar.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, or X.

About GasBuddy
GasBuddy is the leading fuel savings platform providing North American drivers with the most ways to save money on gas. GasBuddy has delivered more than $3.5 billion in cumulative savings to its users through providing real-time gas price information at 150,000+ stations, offering cash back rewards on purchases with brand partners, and through the Pay with GasBuddy™ payments card that offers cents-off per gallon at virtually all gas stations across the US. As one of the most highly rated apps in the history of the App Store, GasBuddy has been downloaded over 100 million times. Acquired by PDI Technologies in 2021, GasBuddy's publishing and software businesses enable the world's leading fuel, convenience, QSR and CPG companies to shorten the distance between the fueling public and their brands. For more information, visit www.gasbuddy.com.

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