Automotive Conference

Research Triangle Park, N.C., May 6, 2008 – Panels featuring aftermarket industry veterans and experts will discuss a wide range of topics focusing on the conference theme of “Shift Forward” at the 2008 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) on Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago, Ill.

“Let’s Know Them Before We Need Them,” moderated by Ray Pohlman, vice president government relations, AutoZone, and featuring panelists Leslie Waters, former legislator, Florida House of Representatives and Randel K. Johnson, vice president, Labor, Immigration and Employee Benefits, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The panel will examine the importance of government affairs and political action as a part of a company’s annual business planning.

Conference to Be Held May 13, 2008, at Le Parker Meridien New York

Ontario, Calif., May 12, 2008 – Dan Elliot, CEO of Phoenix Motorcars will present on best-in class, electric vehicle clean-technology advances at the 4th Annual Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. CleanTech Conference on May 13, 2008 at 8:00 AM The event will be held at Le Parker Meridien in New York City, 118 W. 57th Street.

January 16, 2008, RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The member work session slated for Saturday, March 1, at the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Vision Conference will feature open discussions of “Global Selling and Sourcing.”

The AASA Vision Conference 2008 – slated for Thursday, Feb. 28, through Saturday, March 1, at the Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Fla. – will feature presentations, panel discussions and two additional Vision Workgroup sessions. The conference is exclusive to AASA member companies.

Focus is on Funding, Fueling and Fleets

Las Vegas, NV ­ January 4, 2008 ­ Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) announces the concurrent sessions that will be offered as part of the Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference and Expo 2008. The conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 11-14. This fuel and technology neutral gathering is designed to bring one-stop information and product shopping to fleets, policy-makers, and advocates for clean transportation choices.

The Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 11-14. This fuel and technology neutral gathering is designed to bring one-stop information and product shopping to fleets, policy-makers, and advocates for clean transportation choices.

AFVi concurrent sessions complement the General Session proceedings.

Feature keynote presentations by:

- Amy Myers Jaffe, head of the Baker Institute Energy Forum;
- Race car icon Bobby Rahal; and,
- Billionaire entrepreneur and chief of BP Capital, T. Boone Pickens.

January 7, 2008, RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The member collaboration work session slated for Saturday, March 1, at the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Vision Conference will feature open discussions of “Cataloging a Better Way” and “Collaborative Purchasing for Indirect Items.”

The AASA Vision Conference 2008 – scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 28, through Saturday, March 1, at the Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Fla. – will feature presentations, panel discussions and two additional Vision Work Sessions. The conference is exclusive to AASA member companies.