AutoTrader Buys AutoNation.
To Our Valued Dealer Partners,
We want to share some exciting news.
AutoTrader.com has entered into an agreement to acquire AutoNation (NYSE: AN). As of June 1st, 2011 The newly formed entity will be called AutoTraderNation.
AutoNation is the worlds largest automotive retailer, and, as AutoTrader's CEO Pip Cherry said, "What the h*ll, we're already everywhere you look, I got some cash left in my checkbook... ReyRey's too much of a cluster*, why not get in our dealers face and show them a few VDP tricks?"
AutoNation, a leading provider of competition to dealers from Coast to Coast is not-so excited about this shot-gun marriage. AutoNation's CEO, Mike Hackson was last seen being escorted out by armed guard holding one small cardboard box. AutoNation Middle Managers were seen walking around in a "I've seen death" stare, while trying to look as if it's all ok. The drama was so thick you could export it to Bollywood.
Autotrader would like to take this moment to remind you all that dealer software solutions have evolved and become a more integral part of dealership operations. In response, AutoTrader.com has made several strategic business acquisitions, including vAuto, CDMdata, HomeNet, VinSolutions, Jeff Kershner and now AutoNation in an effort to bring together a big a** mess of stuff to address the changing needs of your business.
Our CEO, Pip Cherry notes: "These acquisitions nicely complement each other, but, until the checkbook dries up, we're not done becoming the biggest fish in our little pond." Mr Pip Cherry also noted: "While I have been courting Bob Rockman, The CEO of Reynolds and Cluster Company, I asked him about his recent merger, specifically as reported be the Houston Business Journal,
"...the blending of the two firms has created a culture clash that's led to the departure of Reynolds employees, from executives to field technicians, both through lay-offs and of their own volition, since last August [2006]. Reynolds' local employee base has shrunk at least 10 percent since January 2006." Reynolds and Reynolds - Wikipedia
Bob Rockman paused before he answered me and said... "CHOP IT! That's how you doooz it!" A&E TV Shows | A&E" Impressed, I countered with "Nuf' Said".
Mr Cherry continued.... "Consistent with AutoTrader.com’s other acquisitions
over the past 12 months, AutoNation will become a subsidiary of
AutoTrader.com and will be hereby known as AutoTraderNation and will maintain its headquarters where ever I tell them to go. AutoNation will continue to operate independently and function as it does today under current CEO, my brother in law, Joe Palooka."
Thank you for your continued support. If you have any immediate
questions, or, if you'd like to sell us something, please contact anyone with a checkbook like your local Advertising Consultant, or call our Customer Acquisitions Team at 800-GIVE-ITTOME.
To Our Valued Dealer Partners,
We want to share some exciting news.
AutoTrader.com has entered into an agreement to acquire AutoNation (NYSE: AN). As of June 1st, 2011 The newly formed entity will be called AutoTraderNation.
AutoNation is the worlds largest automotive retailer, and, as AutoTrader's CEO Pip Cherry said, "What the h*ll, we're already everywhere you look, I got some cash left in my checkbook... ReyRey's too much of a cluster*, why not get in our dealers face and show them a few VDP tricks?"
AutoNation, a leading provider of competition to dealers from Coast to Coast is not-so excited about this shot-gun marriage. AutoNation's CEO, Mike Hackson was last seen being escorted out by armed guard holding one small cardboard box. AutoNation Middle Managers were seen walking around in a "I've seen death" stare, while trying to look as if it's all ok. The drama was so thick you could export it to Bollywood.
Autotrader would like to take this moment to remind you all that dealer software solutions have evolved and become a more integral part of dealership operations. In response, AutoTrader.com has made several strategic business acquisitions, including vAuto, CDMdata, HomeNet, VinSolutions, Jeff Kershner and now AutoNation in an effort to bring together a big a** mess of stuff to address the changing needs of your business.
Our CEO, Pip Cherry notes: "These acquisitions nicely complement each other, but, until the checkbook dries up, we're not done becoming the biggest fish in our little pond." Mr Pip Cherry also noted: "While I have been courting Bob Rockman, The CEO of Reynolds and Cluster Company, I asked him about his recent merger, specifically as reported be the Houston Business Journal,
"...the blending of the two firms has created a culture clash that's led to the departure of Reynolds employees, from executives to field technicians, both through lay-offs and of their own volition, since last August [2006]. Reynolds' local employee base has shrunk at least 10 percent since January 2006." Reynolds and Reynolds - Wikipedia
Bob Rockman paused before he answered me and said... "CHOP IT! That's how you doooz it!" A&E TV Shows | A&E" Impressed, I countered with "Nuf' Said".
Mr Cherry continued.... "Consistent with AutoTrader.com’s other acquisitions
over the past 12 months, AutoNation will become a subsidiary of
AutoTrader.com and will be hereby known as AutoTraderNation and will maintain its headquarters where ever I tell them to go. AutoNation will continue to operate independently and function as it does today under current CEO, my brother in law, Joe Palooka."
Thank you for your continued support. If you have any immediate
questions, or, if you'd like to sell us something, please contact anyone with a checkbook like your local Advertising Consultant, or call our Customer Acquisitions Team at 800-GIVE-ITTOME.
