Cox AutoTrader/AutoMart Increases Annual Scholarships to NIADA
Arlington, TX (March 5, 2008) -- College-bound students in the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association's four geographic regions have a better opportunity to fund their first semester at the college of their choice this fall—thanks to the generous support of Cox AutoTrader/AutoMart. Joe George, President of Cox AutoTrader/Auto Mart , has confirmed their continued commitment to assisting worthy students in pursuing their goals as productive citizens by giving them a little extra financial help as they begin their college career.
In 2007, AutoTrader/AutoMart not only contributed to the scholarship fund, but also established their tradition of honoring the Association's scholarship winners by hosting them and their parents at NIADA's Annual National Convention held in June. This year will be no exception. Each of the four regional winners will accept their $3500 scholarships—up from $2500 last year— in front of more than 1500 attendees at the Convention's Leadership Awards Banquet on Friday, June 27 in Grapevine, Texas at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center.
These scholarship recipients will be joined by the annual Northwood University-2008 AutoTrader/NIADA Annual $10,000 Scholarship recipient and his/her parents. This scholarship is awarded to either a current Northwood Automotive Marketing student or one that will be entering Northwood in Fall 2008.
"We are pleased and grateful to have partners in our industry such as Cox AutoTrader/AutoMart. It is only through the joint efforts of community-minded businesses that enable us to leverage resources that aid the members of our industry. Our youth represent the future of the motor vehicle industry and its environment", stated Michael Linn, President of the NIADA Foundation.
Joe George, President of Cox AutoTrader/AutoMart said, "I am excited about continuing our support of NIADA's Scholarship Program. We are also pleased to increase our support by raising the Regional scholarship level from $2,500 to $3,500 per region. By supporting the recipients and their parents through education, we all have a more promising tomorrow".
Cox AutoTrader/AutoMart is also a sponsor of the Annual Leadership Awards Banquet.
About Cox AutoTrader/AutoMart
Cox Auto Trader is one of the world's leading providers of online and print automotive consumer information. Operating subsidiaries include majority-owned AutoTrader.com, the Internet's leading auto classifieds marketplace and consumer information Web site with more than 3 million vehicle listings and over 12 million qualified buyers each month; Auto Trader Publishing, a leading producer of classified automotive advertising publications with 341 automobile and light truck titles and a total circulation of 3.5 million per week; and Auto Mart, the leading provider of print and online classified automotive advertising for dealer customers with a million used car Internet listings from dealers combined with print publications in 72 separate markets.
About NIADA
The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) www.niada.com, founded in 1946, has represented quality independent automobile dealers for over 61 years. NIADA assist's its members in becoming more successful within the used motor vehicle industry. Through membership in NIADA, members join with over 20,000 other professional automobile dealers who share the dream of financial prosperity for their business. NIADA is the industry's legislative representative -- working hard every day to protect dealer and consumer interests. The association consistently brings forward industry education, valuable industry information along with services and benefits designed to prepare members for an ever-changing marketplace. As a consumer friendly association, automotive consumer information can be found on www.autoconsumer.tv.
For more information, contact Georgia Brown, NIADA Director of Education, georgia@niada.com or call 800-682-3837.
