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Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) Offers Two-for-One Educational Opportunity

CAR 2004 will hold its ninth annual conference and trade show January 21-23 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. For the second consecutive year, CAR will collocate with the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA), which will hold its remarketing roundtable series for IARA members and CAR attendees January 21, from 2 p.m.-5p.m.

by Staff
November 13, 2003
2 min to read


CAR 2004 will hold its ninth annual conference and trade show January 21-23 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. For the second consecutive year, CAR will collocate with the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA), which will hold its remarketing roundtable series for IARA members and CAR attendees January 21, from 2 p.m.-5p.m. IARA members include executives from the top auction, consignee, and financial companies in the remarketing industry. Topics include: IARA Online Remarketing Orientation Course, Transportation Issues Confronting Non-Captives Involved in Upstream Selling, and IARA’s National Remarketing Survey by Emergent Solutions of Chicago.

CAR will continue on January 22-23 with an all-star line-up of speakers and panelists featuring some of the top consignee, auction, and remarketing industry professionals. Keynote speakers include: Don Esmond, senior VP of Toyota Motor Sales; Chip Perry, president of AutoTrader.com; and Gretchen Joyce, director of autos, eBay Motors; and company representatives from J.D. Power, Honda, Kelley Blue Book, NADA, and top auction representatives, all sharing insights on current and future trends in the remarketing industry.

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“This is my second year as emcee of the Conference of Automotive Remarketing, and I am looking forward to another great show. CAR attracts a broad range of professionals; it’s always a great opportunity for networking,” said Charlie Vogelheim from Kelley Blue Book.

All registered CAR attendees will be eligible to attend the IARA events, at no extra charge – two amazing educational and networking opportunities for the price of one! Don’t miss the only conference to cover the broad spectrum of the remarketing industry. Register before Dec. 19, and save $100 off the regular registration fee. For more information or to register for visit www.CARconference.com or call (800) 576-8788.

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