ATHM Stock Discussion

Autohome Inc. Description

Autohome Inc. operates as an online destination for automobile consumers in the People's Republic of China. The company through its Websites, autohome.com.cn and che168.com delivers independent and interactive content to automobile buyers and owners, including professionally produced content that comprise automobile-related articles and reviews, pricing trends in various markets, and photos and video clips; automobile library, which includes a range of specifications covering performance levels, dimensions, powertrains, vehicle bodies, interiors, safety, entertainment systems, and other unique features, as well as manufacturers' suggested retail prices; new and used automobile listings, and promotional information; and user forums and user generated content. It also offers advertising services for automakers and dealers; dealer subscription services that allow dealers to market their inventory and services through its Websites; used automobile listings services, which allow used automobile dealers and individuals to market their automobiles for sale on its Websites; and automobile dealer subscription services to enable dealers to establish and maintain online showrooms of automobiles with pricing and promotional information on autohome.com.cn, as well as operates automotive aftermarket services platform that integrates services descriptions and pricing information into an easily accessible database, through which its users could identify and research local automobile services shops, schedule various services with them, and offer real-time feedback on the service providers. In addition, the company provides technical and consulting services. The company was formerly known as Sequel Limited and changed its name to Autohome Inc. in October 2011. Autohome Inc. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Beijing, China. Autohome Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Telstra Holdings Pty Ltd.

Sector: Technology
Industry: Internet Content & Information
Keywords: Advertising Services Automotive Aftermarket Car Dealership Subscription Services Powertrain Aftermarket Services Mobile Services Showroom Entertainment Systems Online Destination User Generated Content