The People's Web, a new low-cost service enabling UK companies and individuals to buy and sell products and services through personalized internet accounts, launches today to the automotive sector.

People's Web accounts (www.thepeoplesweb.com) allows companies of all sizes to post details of their goods or services and upload their entire inventory to the site. Companies can also drive traffic to their own websites, call centres, or offices from £25 a year.

In the run up to today's launch, The People's Web has enjoyed a successful trial period, with, Volkswagen one of the first companies to sell its inventory.

The new service is available to consumers for £5 a year. Small businesses and service providers pay £25 a year, while company accounts are available for £100 a year for businesses who want to have their entire stock uploaded for them by The People's Web.