Upcoming Events

North American International Auto Show

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:47:00 +0000

Experience the next generation of transportation at the North American International Auto Show 2012. See more than 500 vehicles on display, representing the most innovative designs in the world and experience North America's largest and most prestigious automotive showcase.

Location

Cobo Conference and Exhibition Center

One Washington Boulevard

Detroit, MI 48226

United States

42° 19' 41.484" N, 83° 2' 56.0796" W

See map: Google Maps

NADA National Auto Dealers Assoc. Convention/Expo

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:32:00 +0000

This is the first time the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Convention & Expo will be held in conjunction with the NADA convention.

Industry keynote speakers for the 2012 NADA-ATD convention, held Feb. 3-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, include Sergio Marchionne, CEO of the Chrysler Group and Fiat S.p.A.; NADA Chairman Stephen W. Wade; NADA Vice Chairman William P. Underriner; ATD Chairman Kyle Treadway; and Martin Daum, CEO of Daimler Trucks North America.

The NADA-ATD convention includes a combined 38 dealer franchise meetings. Seven automakers – Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., Chrysler Group, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Kia Motors America, Mitsubishi Motors North America and Subaru of America – will also be exhibiting.

Location

Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV

United States

36° 6' 52.7256" N, 115° 10' 22.1376" W

See map: Google Maps

Chicago Auto Show

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:51:00 +0000

Background - First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 104th edition of the Chicago Auto Show.

Producer - The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) is the nation's oldest and largest metropolitan dealer organization. The CATA has produced the Chicago Auto Show since 1935.

Location

McCormick Place

2301 South Martin Luther King Drive

Chicago, IL 60616

United States

41° 51' 3.5388" N, 87° 37' 8.1948" W

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Geneva International Motor Show 2012

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:13:00 +0000

The International Geneva Motor Show (French: Salon International de l'Auto) is an annual auto show held in March in the Swiss city of Geneva. The show is hosted at Palexpo, a convention centre located next to the Geneva Cointrin International Airport. The Salon is organised by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, and is considered an important major international auto show.

First held in 1905, the Salon has hosted almost all major internal combustion engined models in the history of the automobile, along with benzene- and steam-powered cars from the beginning of the century. Exotic supercars often steal the spotlight during their debuts at the show. Prototypes, new equipment, technical breakthroughs, international partnerships, as well as political and social debates, have been announced at the exhibition. The show is regarded as a level playing field for the world's automakers, aided by the fact Switzerland lacks an auto industry of its own.

Location

Palexpo

C.P. 112, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex

Geneva

Switzerland

See map: map.search.ch, Google Maps

New York International Auto Show

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:58:00 +0000

Mark your calendars, we will be back at the Jacob Javits Center from April 6-15, 2012 and we will have some of the hottest cars and trucks ever seen all under one roof. That means more sneak peeks, more brand new '12 & '13 production models and more concept vehicles than ever before.

Location

Jacob Javits Convention Center

11th Ave

New York, NY

United States

40° 44' 53.3544" N, 74° 0' 27.5076" W

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SAE 2012 World Congress & Exhibition

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:41:00 +0000

The SAE 2012 World Congress theme, Get Connected, represents the new and diverse connections that will drive significant advancements in the auto industry of tomorrow. Not only does the theme symbolize literal connections, such as those between vehicles, infrastructure, the Internet, and the nation's electrical grid, but also demonstrates the most fundamental of connections; the connections and relationships between engineers who are developing the next generation vehicle technology.

Location

Cobo Conference and Exhibition Center

One Washington Blvd

Detroit, MI 48226

United States

42° 19' 41.484" N, 83° 2' 56.0796" W

See map: Google Maps

Auto China

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:12:00 +0000

Auto China is one of the leading auto show in China. It has had 9 sessions since its establishment in 1990. It has become a platform for the exchange of world's most cutting-edge innovative technologies and an arena for competitive brand promotion. Characterized with state-of-the-art exhibits, great variety of brands and innovative ideas of internationalization, the Auto China has become a brand demonstration with good reputation around the world. It plays an active role in strengt hening the exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and foreign automotive circles and in enhancing the development of the automotive industry of China.

For years the organizers have been making unremitting efforts for the improvement of the show. Diversified programs have been planned and implemented, and new measures have been taken to improve the services and the social and cultural atmosphere of the exhibition. Auto China has won recognition and appreciation of exhibitors, visitors and the public as well.

Location

New China International Exhibition Centre Beijing

China

Webinar: Dealer Service Customer Loyalty

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:20:00 +0000

Service is now 47% of the average dealer's profits, but only 23% of dealer service customers are loyal. Aftermarket chains are getting the majority of this lost business, but this webinar will explore the ways to turn straying customers into loyal customers.

Our FREE webinar will show you how to grow your slice by building CUSTOMER LOYALTY.

Click HERE to register.

Sponsored by:

Our FREE webinar will show you how to grow your slice by building CUSTOMER LOYALTY.

Location

WardsAuto.com/service-webinar

United States

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Webinar: Keep Your Dealership Ahead of the Curve

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:47:00 +0000

This FREE webinar will tell you how to get the most out of:

- Social networking

- Dealer reviews sites

- Mobile applications & tools

Learn how to grab customers from your less-savvy competitors. Click HERE to register.

Location

WardsAuto.com/e100-webinar

United States

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WardsAuto Interiors Conference

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:22:00 +0000

We are pleased to announce the agenda for the 2012 WardsAuto Interiors Conference. We are now taking registrations. The date and location are the same as last year -- May 17, 2012, at The Henry Hotel in Dearborn -- and we expect an even bigger turnout, so please register as soon as possible. If you register by March 15, you'll get an early discounted rate and save $75.

PANEL DISCUSSIONS TO INCLUDE:

Infotainment Innovations
A deep dive into the most advanced infotainment systems and the interior environments to support them.

Eco-friendly Interior Materials
Presentations on the latest materials being developed or going into production.

Global micro-car interiors
A detailed look at the challenges and possibilities of the tiny cars that are changing the world.

Taking Ambient Lighting to the Next level
Turning “surprise and delight” into shock and awe.

Engineering Interiors for Fuel Economy
New interior designs and concepts aimed at reducing weight and improving interior packaging.

Innovative Interior Materials
Newest materials and processes that benefit interiors.

Consumer Wants and Needs
The latest research on what car buyers want from interiors, from design to functionality

What’s Next in Luxury?
What else is left to offer affluent car buyers?

North America's only conference dedicated to vehicle interiors, the WardsAuto Interiors Conference delivers a full day's worth of informative sessions, keynote speeches and networking opportunities for professionals involved in the design and manufacturing of automotive interiors.

Location

The Henry Hotel Dearborn, MI

United States

42° 19' 20.136" N, 83° 10' 34.734" W

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Automotive Customer Centricity Summit 2012

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:27:00 +0000

Intelligent Interactions – Creating & Leveraging True Customer Insight

The Automotive Customer Centricity Summit is a unique event featuring:

· Real expertise on key topics

· Exclusive environment for senior executives

· Strategic and best-practice presentations

· Extensive opportunities for peer-to-peer learning

· Limited sponsor and vendor involvement

In its eighth year, the Automotive Customer Centricity Summit is the only summit dedicated to helping the automotive industry improve customer relationships. The full-day summit provides an exclusive environment for senior executives from OEMs, Dealers, and Captives focused on sharing knowledge, networking with true peers, and creating opportunities for individual and corporate growth.

Visit www.tlsummits.com or call 720-287-0145 to learn more about this unique opportunity to learn from and network with recognized Automotive thought leaders in an environment focused on high quality peer interaction.

Location

The Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey, CA

United States

33° 58' 49.0404" N, 118° 27' 6.282" W

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Automotive Social Media Summit 2012

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:35:00 +0000

The “3 Cs” of Social Media – Creating, Connecting, and Converting

The Automotive Social Media Summit is a unique event featuring:

· Real expertise on key topics

· Exclusive environment for senior executives

· Strategic and best-practice presentations

· Extensive opportunities for peer-to-peer learning

· Limited sponsor and vendor involvement

The third annual Automotive Social Media Summit is the industry’s only summit focused exclusively on social media. The summit offers an exclusive environment for senior-level OEM and Dealer executives, and continues the learning and peer networking opportunities for those who attend the Automotive Customer Centricity Summit.

Location

The Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey, CA

United States

33° 58' 49.0404" N, 118° 27' 6.282" W

See map: Google Maps

Automechanika Frankfurt

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:29:00 +0000

The Automechanika is the leading international meeting place for the automobile sector. As the world’s biggest trade fair for the automotive aftermarket, the Automechanika spotlights innovations and solutions in the fields of parts, systems, tuning, workshop equipment, bodywork & paintwork, car wash, IT & management and the latest automobile services.

The Automechanika is one of the most successful trade fair brands of Messe Frankfurt and has a worldwide presence. With a network of 11 events in 10 countries, we offer exhibitors access to new markets and bring them into contact with new national and regional visitor groups. Added value - with each international Automechanika show the profile of the trade fair brand is increased. As a consequence, even more visitors from these different countries come to Frankfurt.

Location

Messe Frankfurt Exhibition Gmbh

Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1

Frankfurt am Main 60327

Germany

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Paris International Motor Show

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:33:00 +0000

The Paris Motor Show continues to showcase and support major developments in the automobile industry, in particular in the fields of safety, new forms of energy and the environment in terms of new manufacturer and consumer behavior.

In 2008 almost 1.5 million visitors, 13,000 accredited journalists from 100 countries and 80 World Premiers prove that it is no longer just a place where you can buy a car, but a true technological showcase where all the car manufacturers show off their know-how.

The Mondial de l’Automobile, like its predecessors the Exposition Internationale de l’Automobile du Cycle et des Sports and the Salon de l’Auto, is still unmistakably THE event for every automobile industry professional worldwide.

Location

Porte de Versailles in Paris

1t Boulevard Victor

Paris 75015

France