Alan Mulally to Open 2010 Washington Auto Show with Keynote Address

The 68th edition of the Washington Auto Show will kick off on January 26, 2010, with a keynote address by Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company. Mulally will speak on the theme of "Change Happens Here," highlighting the industry's shift towards sustainability and innovation. The show, produced by the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA), is a premier platform for showcasing green technologies and will feature over 700 vehicles from 42 domestic and import manufacturers.

Key Takeaways:

Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, will deliver the keynote address on January 26, 2010, at the Washington Auto Show.
Mulally is credited with returning profitability to Ford Motor Company without U.S. government assistance, a significant achievement in the automotive industry.
The 2010 Washington Auto Show will emphasize sustainability, with a 65,000 square-foot exhibit, "The Advanced Technology SuperHighway," showcasing the latest technologies in fuel efficiency and safety.
The show will draw hundreds of legislative officials, including four members of President Obama's cabinet, the largest number of cabinet members to ever attend a U.S. auto show.
Mulally's leadership has set a standard for innovation and execution in the automotive industry, and his keynote address is expected to inspire hope for the industry's future.
Ford's successful turnaround, driven by Mulally's leadership, has gained the company a percentage of market share in the first 10 months of 2009, a rare feat in the ultra-competitive market.
Mulally joined Ford as president and CEO in 2006, after serving as executive vice president of The Boeing Company and president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
The Washington Auto Show, in its 92nd year, is produced by WANADA, the largest auto dealership association in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area.

Statistics:

700+ vehicles on display from over 42 domestic and import manufacturers
65,000 square-foot "Advanced Technology SuperHighway" exhibit showcasing latest technologies in safety and sustainability
4 members of President Obama's cabinet attended the 2009 Washington Auto Show
Ford Motor Company reported a second consecutive quarterly profit, with a swing from a $7.7 billion cash burn to a $1.3 billion positive cash flow in the third quarter of 2009

Sources:

The Wall Street Journal, citing Ford's reports of its second consecutive quarterly profit
The Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
Journal of Transportation, edited by staff and other reports