Summit X : The New Asian Invasion

Bel Air Partners Elite Dealer Summits are intentionally limited to a small group of the country’s leading dealers to encourage a frank exchange with our speakers and resources. Your active participation adds immeasurably to each session and helps us all learn even more. The agenda is filled with topical issues and is constructed to keep you informed about some of the most important issues affecting the future of our industry. Click here for other Elite Dealer events.

Thursday — May 10, 2007

2:00 pm Optional "Early Arrival" Activities
Including informal meeting with a panel of NYC-based automotive analysts, journalists, private equity investors, etc. Also opportunities to meet individually with representatives from Chinese and Indian manufacturers

6:00 pm China in Perspective: The Who, What, When and Where of Chinese Auto Manufacturers Today
Keynote Speaker: Wayne Xing, Publisher, China Automotive Review

Friday — May 11, 2007

7:00 am Registration / Breakfast
W Hotel, Union Square, 201 Park Avenue South, New York City

THE NEW ASIAN INVASION: NEW FRANCHISES FROM CHINA AND INDIA

8:00 am Challenges Faced by Any New Entrant to the US Marketplace
Glenn Mercer, former Partner, McKinsey & Company Automotive Practice

                      Presentations from Asian Auto Manufacturers / Distributors
                      Format: Each company will make a 30-minute presentation, followed by
                      an audience Q&A led by a panel of experts, addressing the practicality
                      and feasibility of the launch. Participants include Glenn Mercer, Walter
                      Czarnecki and Bill Lovejoy.

8:30 am         Session 1: Visionary Vehicles
                      Malcolm Bricklin, Chairman

9:15 am        Session 2: Miles Automotive Group
                     Miles Rubin, Founder

10:00 am Coffee Break

10:30 am Session 3: China Motor Corporation
Don Bishop, Executive Vice President, China Car Distributors

11:15 am Session 4: Global Automotive (Mahindra & Mahindra)
Casey McGraw, Vice President, Sales

12:00 pm Networking Lunch
Featured Speaker: Peter DeLorenzo, Publisher, AutoExtremist.com

1:30 pm Detroit Update: The Latest from Chrysler Group
Steve Landry, VP Sales & Field Operations, Chrysler Group

2:15 pm          Dealer Panel: Key Issues Facing Dealers Today
                      Invited Panelists: Jack Fitzgerald, Fritz Hitchcock, Shau Wai Lam,
                       Mike Maroone; Moderator, Rob Hinchliffe, UBS

                       o Will new franchise opportunities save the day?
                       o When will Chinese/Indian vehicles become mainstream brands?
                       o Which manufacturers will earn the scarce resources?
                       o Are manufacturers serious about building only vehicles customers want?
                       o Will manufacturers allow private equity investment for dealer groups?

3:00 pm         Blue Sky Update: The Impact of Today's Market on
                      Dealership Valuations
                      Sheldon Sandler, Bel Air Partners

3:30 pm Meeting Adjourns