21. The system of claim 20 , wherein the second trading partner comprises a mechanism for sending a response transaction element to the automotive information exchange system, and wherein the routing system routes the response element to the first trading partner in a communication protocol of the first trading partner.
21. The system of claim 20 , wherein the second trading partner comprises a mechanism for sending a response transaction element to the automotive information exchange system, and wherein the routing system routes the response element to the first trading partner in a communication protocol of the first trading partner. 22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the first and second trading partners are selected from the group consisting of: an automotive manufacturer, an automotive parts locator, an automotive parts supplier, an automotive lending provider, a credit reporter, a motor vehicle department, an automotive insurance provider, and an automotive consumer facilitator.