Launch Announcement: 2009 Conference of Automotive Remarketing Announces Keynote Speakers

TORRANCE, CA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2008) - The 2009 Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) is pleased to announce that Denny Hecker, Chairman of Advantage Rent A Car, and Mark E. Mathews, Director of Used Vehicle Activities for General Motors, will be the keynote speakers at its conference in Las Vegas, February 25-26.

Growing up in north Minneapolis, Hecker has taken his ambition, drive, desire, and passion, and built an empire that today spans automotive retail, rental, leasing and fleet, real estate, mortgage, insurance, restaurant and many other investments. As an entrepreneur, Hecker believes we all have the opportunity to be educators of the world. Hecker will speak on Wednesday, February 25 on "What Dealers Want from Remarketers."

Mathews has more than 29 years of service at General Motors Corp., holding numerous domestic and international financial, manufacturing and sales positions within the company. In his current capacity, he is responsible for all functions of GM's wholesale used vehicle auction operations, as well as the industry-leading GM Certified Used Vehicles retail offering. Mathews will speak on Thursday, February 26 on "The Future of Auto Remarketing - What it Will Look Like."

The Conference of Automotive Remarketing, in conjunction with the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA), February 25-26, at Caesars Palace, focuses on the current and future state of the vehicle remarketing industry. Attendees who register by January 23 will save $100 on their registration.

More information on the 2009 Conference of Automotive Remarketing can be found at www.CARConference.com or by calling (800) 576-8788.

Companies interested in sponsorship opportunities and exhibiting should contact Eric Bearly at (310) 533-3579 or eric.bearly@bobit.com.

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