Manheim Economist Webb to Reveal Numbers and Strategies at March Used-Vehicle Conference
Automotive economist and analyst Tom Webb, newly designated chief economist at Manheim Auctions, will present a total industry briefing on the key forecasts, sales projections, and market factors for the 2001 used-vehicle market at the forthcoming Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) on March 20 in Las Vegas.
"Webb’s background and years of experience in automotive market analysis for the National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) will provide an insightful presentation of the market conditions, cyclical analysis, and economic factors that used-vehicle channel management can expect in 2001," said Chuck Parker of Automotive Digest.
About CAR 2001
The Sixth Annual Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) will be held at the Las Vegas Hilton on March 19-21, 2001. The industry’s leading vehicle remarketing forum will also feature key executives from the manufacturers, remarketing companies, Internet sites, dealerships, service companies, banking institutions, and industry research and consulting firms including:
Dr. David Cole, Center for Automotive Research
Mark Hogan, VP, eGM
Stuart Angert, CEO, Remarketing Services of America
Bob Maquire, 2001 chairman, National Auto Dealers Association
Simon Rothman, vice president, Ebaymotors.com
Bruce Cavella, Standard & Poors Energy Group
Chris DeNove, senior analyst, J.D. Power & Associates
Jonathan Gaw, analyst, IDC Research
Don Himelfarb, president, Thrifty Rent A Car
Nick Stanutz, executive vice president, Huntington Bank
Kenny Osborn, president, National Auto Auction Association
Two intensive days of speakers, executive panels, and management workshops focused on current automotive industry issues and market trends will be presented at the annual conference sponsored and organized by Bobit Publishing Company and Automotive Information Networks, Inc.
Major industry speakers will brief the vehicle remarketing channel participants on the latest industry developments, issues, and emerging opportunities. Six management workshops on used-vehicle remarketing systems and technology, off-lease vehicle remarketing, alternative remarketing channels, recruiting and training of industry management, and outsourcing of vehicle remarketing services, auction remarketing management, Internet applications and remarketing are scheduled for day one and two of the conference.
The attendance for CAR 2001 is expected to exceed the CAR 2000 registrations of 750 industry and remarketing executives.
More than 50 industry companies will participate in the Products and Services Expo 2001 scheduled to open on the afternoon of March 19, with a Product and Services Expo on both days of the conference proceedings.
Registration Still Available
To register for CAR 2001 or to reserve exhibit space for the Expo, call 310-533-2410, register online at www.bobitexpos.com or fax your registration form to 310-533-2506.
Hotel reservations should be made as soon as possible by calling the Las Vegas Hilton at 1-800-732-7117. Ask the Reservation staff for the special hotel rate for CAR 2001.
More F&I
How AI-Powered Coaching Is Transforming F&I Performance
See how AI-powered coaching can turn F&I customer conversations into actionable insights that support compliance, performance and profitability
Read More →
Sell Value, Build Trust
In this video, Trent White explains why selling on value, not fear, builds lasting customer trust, reduces cancellations, and drives long-term success.
Read More →
F&I Sales Give Dealers First-Half Lift
Product business shored up total profits to avoid an overall revenue tanking as product penetrations held steady, StoneEagle reported.
Read More →
Targeted Training Drives Results
Today’s technology, instead of threatening F&I managers, can actually make them better, according to an industry veteran who’s watched market setbacks roil the unprepared.
Read More →
Double the Change, Double the Chance
When an F&I manager gets a customer refusal, it’s a wise move to tweak more than one thing in the product offering.
Read More →
Just Do It
F&I managers need training, but instead of resisting application or expecting perfection, they should improve by simply acting on what they learn.
Read More →
Dealer Lender Preferences Revealed
When lenders provide consistent, fast service, their overall satisfaction scores with dealers greatly improve, according to JD Power research.
Read More →
Leading with Purpose
In this video, Trent White explains how understanding your people’s 'why' is a key leadership responsibility of F&I professionals and how that mindset drives dealership engagement, trust and performance.
Read More →
Integrating Nontraditional F&I Products
The niche presents a strategic advantage for auto dealerships as they move to adapt to fast-changing consumer expectations in today’s market.
Read More →
Trust Is Personal
Technology, no matter how efficient, can’t replace what the human F&I manager can do, which is to bridge the divide between cyberspace and the in-store experience.
Read More →