About AutoTrader.com
Atlanta-based AutoTrader.com, created in 1997, is the Internet's ultimate automotive marketplace and consumer information website. AutoTrader.com aggregates in a single location millions of new cars, used cars and certified pre-owned cars from thousands of auto dealers and private sellers and is a leading online resource for auto dealers, individuals and manufacturers to advertise and market their vehicles to in-market shoppers. The company also provides a robust suite of software tools for dealers and manufacturers to help them manage and market their vehicle inventory and display advertising on the Internet. AutoTrader.com continues to grow key business metrics, including revenue, profitability and site traffic. Today, AutoTrader.com attracts more than 15 million unique monthly visitors who utilize the site to review descriptions, photos and videos of vehicles for sale; research and compare vehicles; review pricing and specials; and read auto-related content like buying and selling tips and editorial coverage of major auto shows and automotive trends. AutoTrader.com operates one other auto marketing brand, www.AutotraderClassics.com. AutoTrader.com also owns used vehicle management software company vAuto, Kelley Blue Book (Kbb.com), HomeNet Automotive, a leading provider of online inventory management and merchandising solutions for the automotive retail industry and VinSolutions, a leading provider of end-to-end solution platforms for dealers. AutoTrader.com is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. Providence Equity Partners is a 25 percent owner of the company and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is also an investor. For more information, please visit www.autotrader.com.
President of Manheim and AutoTrader Group: Sandy Schwartz
Division President of Media for AutoTrader Group: Jim Franchi
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer: Alan Smith
Year Founded: 1997
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Main Phone Numbers: 1-866-AUTOTRADER or 404-568-8000
For more information, please visit www.autotrader.com
Julie Zorn Shipp
Manager, Public Relations
AutoTrader.com
404.568.7914
julie.shipp@autotrader.com
Nicole Carriere
Manager, Public Relations
AutoTrader.com
404.568.7822
nicole.carriere@autotrader.com