Anasazi Foyer

Sponsored by SmartAuction

Hohokam Ballroom

Sponsored by: uShip Logistics LLC

Anasazi Ballroom

The world has become a more transparent place, and every industry must meet this moment. This fleet consignors panel brings together top industry consignors for a genuine conversation on the value of getting logistics right, and the hidden costs of getting it wrong. If you really knew how it all worked, would you be making the same decisions?

Moderator:
Jeremy Louisos, Preowned Auto Logistics

Panelists:
Michele Pierog, ParkMyFleet
Paul Seger, Element Fleet Management
Holly Vollant, Holman
Layne Weber, Avis Budget Group

Hohokam Ballroom

The EV start-up party is heading toward a hangover as the headlines of 2023 and 2024 point to EV growing pains and setbacks. How do you separate the fact from the hype as you weigh serious business choices in fleet electrification and investments in EV support? Our four experts help clarify the challenging events of the past year and how fleet and vehicle remarketing operations can navigate the new EV realities.

Moderator:
Martin Romjue, Bobit

Panelists:
Johan Verbois, MA5 Used Vehicle Consulting Group
Scott Case, Recurrent
Kathryn Schifferle, Work Truck Solutions
Jimmy Douglas, Plug

Anasazi Ballroom

Using J.D. Power’s extensive data, this session looks at the projected outcomes for the new and used vehicle markets through the remainder of 2024. What are the expectations for volumes and pricing? Who is going to make money, and how much? What are the expectations for EVs as they continue to enter the used market? What is data showing on the usage, deployment, and performance of EVs?

Speaker:
Dave Sargent, J. D. Power

Hohokam Ballroom

Sponsored by Vitu

Anasazi & Hohokam Foyers

Anasazi Ballroom

Join us for an insightful panel discussion, moderated by Jose Delgado, that dives deep into the logistic challenges of the repossession industry. Panelists will shed light on the latest system enhancements, transportation improvements, and recovery agent challenges. Plus, hear directly from a consignor about the real-world experiences facing the industry today. In the latest version of a continuing industry discussion, don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives and updated solutions to streamline your repossession processes.

Moderator:
Jose Delgado, Location Services

Panelists:
John Sibbitt, Recovery Database Network
Allison Kline, Cox Automotive
Jeremy Cross, IR Services

Hohokam Ballroom

Now that the wholesale/retail used car market is back to “normal,” and some vehicles are “underwater” again, does the introduction of digital commerce micro-leases provide a new way to monetize fleet/lease returns, a “safety net” to used vehicle value loss? This panel will explore the ways in which micro-leases have been introduced into dealer retailing (AutoNation), and what ramifications this may have for remarketers in the years to come.

Moderator:
John F. Possumato, DriveItAway

Panelists:
Nick DiPrima, UFODRIVE
Paul Elio
Daniel Garnitz, Faaren

Anasazi Ballroom

Emcees:
Charlie Vogelheim, Official CAR Emcee
Martin Romjue, Bobit

Anasazi Ballroom

2023 turned into a tough year for electric vehicles, raising questions, concerns, doubts, and setbacks. EV industry and automotive experts Scott Case and Steve Greenfield, who hold distinct points of view about fleet electrification and EV adoption, will debate some key issues surrounding EVs and lay out what many remarketers and fleet managers may be thinking, but not saying. Join moderator Charlie Vogelheim for free-wheeling, candidate style, election-year stage faceoff.

Moderator:
Charlie Vogelheim, CAR Emcee

Debate Participants:
Scott Case, Recurrent
Steve Greenfield, Automotive Ventures