AUSTIN, Texas -

Cars.com revealed Wednesday it has chosen an exclusive provider of vehicle shipping services.

The online transportation marketplace tapped for the role is uShip.com.

Now, when shoppers visit Cars.com, they can receive an instant shipping quote from the site’s partner.

Moreover, officials noted, site visitors will have access to “customer-reviewed auto transport companies that competitively bid to win business, saving customers an average of 50 percent.”

Commenting on the news, Dean Xeros, general manager of uShip Motors , noted, "With used-car inventories at 10- to 15-year lows, the trend of buyers finding and purchasing vehicles outside their local market has become the norm.

"This partnership offers millions of shoppers on Cars.com a reliable, trusted and affordable shipping option, minimizing distance as a potential barrier to purchase and helping those selling a vehicle appeal to an even wider audience,” he continued.

Delving more into what the partnership means for Cars.com visitors, officials explained, that while reviewing vehicle listings, shoppers can link directly to Cars.com’s Shipping Center, powered by uShip.

Then, they can access delivery price quotes on a purchase or a potential purchase, based on the vehicle type and origin/destination zip codes.

“Shoppers can choose between two formats on uShip — Name Your Price or Auction — to get the best delivery price,” the companies added.

"uShip is a leader and innovator in the online auto transportation industry," said Mark Seaton, Cars.com director of new business.

"It is their unique pricing model and advanced search tools that will empower the Cars.com consumers to select the best shipping option for their next vehicle purchase,” he concluded.