CAR Group Ltd. engages in the operation of online automotive, motorcycle and marine classifieds business. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Victoria and currently employs 2,500 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2009-09-10. The firm delivers technology and advertising solutions designed to make buying and selling an experience, with digital marketplace businesses in Australia (carsales), North America (Trader Interactive), Brazil (webmotors), South Korea (Encar) and Chile (chileautos). Its segments include Australia-Online Advertising; Australia-Data, Research and Services; Investments, North America, Latin America, and Asia. The Australia-Online Advertising segment includes online automotive classifieds, display advertising services and finance commission. The Australia-Data, Research and Services segment includes automotive data services, including software, analysis, research and reporting, valuation services, Website development, hosting and photography services. The Investments segment consists of online retail and wholesale tire sales and inspection services.
