2014 CAR Conference
CAR Co-chair and Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich (left) conducted a conversation with GM’s Dan Kennedy about the traits needed by today and tomorrow’s remarketers. (PHOTO: Chris Wolski)
NAAA CEO Frank Hackett (left) received the inaugural Industry Leadership Award from Bobit Business Media. CAR Co-chair and Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich (left) conducted a conversation with GM’s Dan Kennedy about the traits needed by today and tomorrow’s remarketers. (PHOTO: Chris Wolski)
Jim Hallet, CEO and director of KAR Auction Services, spent time talking with CAR attendees. Hallet delivered the concluding day’s morning keynote to a packed room. His forward-looking address discussed the future of the industry. CAR Co-chair and Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich (left) conducted a conversation with GM’s Dan Kennedy about the traits needed by today and tomorrow’s remarketers. (PHOTO: Chris Wolski)
Bill Corbett of Norwalk Auto Auction (left) and Jerry Hinton of Brasher's Portland Auto Auction take part in networking after a session. CAR Co-chair and Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich (left) conducted a conversation with GM’s Dan Kennedy about the traits needed by today and tomorrow’s remarketers. (PHOTO: Chris Wolski)
During his keynote address, John King related the harrowing story of his encounter with an Iraqi Army patrol during the Iraq War of 1991. CAR Co-chair and Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich (left) conducted a conversation with GM’s Dan Kennedy about the traits needed by today and tomorrow’s remarketers. (PHOTO: Chris Wolski)
CNN’s John King drew a packed house for his keynote address. King regaled the audience with his decades of experience covering the White House and national politics. Among the topics he touched on during his hour-long speech were the lack of cooperation in today’s political world, the “sportification” of national political news coverage, and his predictions about the upcoming mid-term Congressional and 2016 presidential elections. CAR Co-chair and Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich (left) conducted a conversation with GM’s Dan Kennedy about the traits needed by today and tomorrow’s remarketers. (PHOTO: Chris Wolski)
Bobit Business Media Vice President and Group Publisher Sherb Brown welcomes attendees to the 2014 Conference of Automotive Remarketers. CAR Co-chair and Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich (left) conducted a conversation with GM’s Dan Kennedy about the traits needed by today and tomorrow’s remarketers. (PHOTO: Chris Wolski)
The first Auction Academy Class held its graduation ceremony during CAR. Graduates included second- and third-generations of the industry, giving a glimpse of the leaders of the future. CAR Co-chair and Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich (left) conducted a conversation with GM’s Dan Kennedy about the traits needed by today and tomorrow’s remarketers. (PHOTO: Chris Wolski)
Mike Reid of Toyota Financial Services (left) was honored as Consignor of the Year. He later received the Warren Young, Sr.
Fellowship from the NAAA. CAR Co-chair and Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich (left) conducted a conversation with GM’s Dan Kennedy about the traits needed by today and tomorrow’s remarketers. (PHOTO: Chris Wolski)
Jeff Barber of State Line Auction (left) received the Remarketer of the Year award from Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich. CAR Co-chair and Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich (left) conducted a conversation with GM’s Dan Kennedy about the traits needed by today and tomorrow’s remarketers. (PHOTO: Chris Wolski)
Levi McCoy of LeasePlan and IARA president (far right) moderated a panel discussion on the New AutoGrade Universal Grading System. Providing their insight were (l-r) Jay Cadigan of Manheim, Bob McConkey of DAA Northwest, Steve Krupa of Morton Auto Auction, Warren Byrd of KAR Auction Services, and Mike Broe of Auto Auction Services Corporation. CAR Co-chair and Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich (left) conducted a conversation with GM’s Dan Kennedy about the traits needed by today and tomorrow’s remarketers. (PHOTO: Chris Wolski)
At the Auto IMS booth, Sarah Buttrick (left) and Angie Price of Alpine Auto Auction of Gaylord are transported to Paris, France, while never leaving the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. CAR Co-chair and Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich (left) conducted a conversation with GM’s Dan Kennedy about the traits needed by today and tomorrow’s remarketers. (PHOTO: Chris Wolski)
With the aid of a little technological magic, Sarah Buttrick (left in photo) and Angie Price of Alpine Auto Auction have a vacation photo "proving" they were in Paris, France. CAR Co-chair and Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich (left) conducted a conversation with GM’s Dan Kennedy about the traits needed by today and tomorrow’s remarketers. (PHOTO: Chris Wolski)
Doug Turner of J.D. Byrider, Joe McCloskey of McCloskey Motors, and David Andrews of Dealer's Auto Auction revealed how to get top dollar from dealers at auction. CAR Co-chair and Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich (left) conducted a conversation with GM’s Dan Kennedy about the traits needed by today and tomorrow’s remarketers. (PHOTO: Chris Wolski)
The 19th Annual
Conference of Automotive Remarketing attracted more than 600 attendees at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. CAR Co-chair and Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich (left) conducted a conversation with GM’s Dan Kennedy about the traits needed by today and tomorrow’s remarketers. (PHOTO: Chris Wolski)
A packed house of CAR attendees listen intently during a general session. CAR Co-chair and Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich (left) conducted a conversation with GM’s Dan Kennedy about the traits needed by today and tomorrow’s remarketers. (PHOTO: Chris Wolski)