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20th Annual Automotive Outlook Conference Highlights Industry Experts and Industry Leaders

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The Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) is set to present its 20th annual Automotive Outlook Conference on January 15, 2008, in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The conference features perennial sales projections from economists of Detroit's Three, including Paul Traub of Chrysler LLC, Emily Kolinski Morris of Ford Motor Company, and Ted H. Chu of General Motors. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Paul Ingrassia will also deliver a presentation, while noted analysts Michael Robinet of CSM Worldwide, Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics, and Erich Merkle of IRN, Inc. will share their insights on the year ahead. Mike Jackson, chairman and CEO of AutoNation, Inc., will deliver the luncheon keynote address.

Key Takeaways:

  • The conference will feature perennial sales projections from economists of Detroit's Three, including Paul Traub of Chrysler LLC, Emily Kolinski Morris of Ford Motor Company, and Ted H. Chu of General Motors.
  • Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Paul Ingrassia will deliver a presentation.
  • Noted analysts Michael Robinet of CSM Worldwide, Jim Hall of 2953 Analytics, and Erich Merkle of IRN, Inc. will share their insights on the year ahead.
  • Mike Jackson, chairman and CEO of AutoNation, Inc., will deliver the luncheon keynote address.
  • The conference registration includes a continental breakfast, keynote luncheon, and a FREE Analyst Pass to the North American International Auto Show during Press Week.

Statistics:

  • The conference is the 20th annual Automotive Outlook Conference presented by the Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA).
  • The conference will be held on January 15, 2008.
  • The conference will run from 8:00am to approximately 1:45pm, with a networking breakfast starting at 7:00am.
  • There will be a complimentary shuttle service provided by NAIAS between the Marriott and Cobo Center where the auto show is staged.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire-USNewswire: "The Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) presents its 20th annual Automotive Outlook Conference" (January 3, 2008)
  • Society of Automotive Analysts: "20th Annual Automotive Outlook Conference" (SAA website, http://www.cybersaa.org/)
  • Cybersaa.org: "Secure on-line registration available" (SAA website, http://www.cybersaa.org/)

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