CEO Message

From the President and CEO:
AutoTrader.com is the ultimate automotive marketplace, with millions of vehicles listed for sale and more than 15 million unique monthly visitors. With a decade-plus of experience connecting car buyers and sellers on-line, our company has become a leader and innovator in how new, used and certified pre-owned automobiles are bought and sold in the United States. Our experts are standing by to help reporters, editors, producers, bloggers and other members of the media with concise, objective information about trends in the auto industry. From supply and demand data, to pricing trends, to rising and falling popularity of various makes, models, colors and features, AutoTrader.com's information is brand neutral and real time, just what today's rapid fire news cycle demands.

Our monthly Trend Engine report the most prominent car shopping trends, offering insights into how other economic factors like gas prices, the economy and consumer confidence impact interest and demand in the automotive industry.  And of course, our executives have years of experience in the automotive, automotive sales, online and marketing industries and offer a wealth of knowledge on those topics.

For members of the media looking to access this information and this expertise, please view our Key Contacts box on this page to find a representative from our public relations department who can help you with information, connect you with a source or otherwise assist you with your stories.

And, of course, as president and CEO of AutoTrader Group, I want to extend an invitation to each and every one of you to use our site when looking to buy or sell an automobile.

Chip Perry