- Auto Trader
Infobox Website
name = Auto Trader
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url = http://www.autotrader.co.uk
type = Automotive Sales Website
slogan = "the world of cars made easy"
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launch date = 1977
current status = ActiveAuto Trader is an [http://www.adcautotrader.com/ automotive sales] website and classified magazine located in many countries, and is owned by the
Trader Media Group . It began as a print publication in theUK in1977 , and has since expanded into theRepublic of Ireland ,Netherlands ,Italy ,Malaysia ,South Africa ,Canada , and theU.S. Separate magazines are published by regions, as designated by the company. An advertisement is generally shown in both the magazine and the website. The website allows users to search for private and trade [http://www.adcautotrader.com/ advertisements for used cars] by proximity to a UK
postcode .The founder of Auto Trader in the UK was
John Madejski , who went on to take over Reading Football Club in1991 . The Founder of Auto Trader (Trader Publishing) in the USA was Stuart W. Arnold. Auto Trader was started by Arnold in the state of Florida, then went nationwide. The company was sold toGuardian Media Group in 1998External links
* [http://www.autotrader.co.uk/ Auto Trader UK website]
* [http://www.adcautotrader.com/ Auto Trader United States]
* [http://www.adctrucktrader.com/ Truck Trader United States]
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