2016 CAR Event Highlights

More than 600 remarketing professionals attended the 2016 Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, March 16-17. Photo: Steve Reed

Consignors held a Consignors Only meeting during IARA to discuss key industry topics. Photo: Mike Antich

Basketball legend Bill Walton delivered the opening keynote address at CAR to a packed house. Photo: Chris Wolski

Tom Webb (second from left) of Cox Automotive and Tom Kontos (third from left) of ADESA received the 2016 Ed Bobit Industry Icon award, which was presented by the NAAA and IARA. Photo: Steve Reed

Ricky Beggs (left) of Black Book (retired), Tom Kontos of ADESA (center), and Anil Goyal of Black Book share a laugh during a networking break. Renewing professional ties is one of the benefits of networking. Photo: Steve Reed

Networking was also a key component of the opening night event. Photo: Steve Reed

It wasn't all business during the opening night event. Fun and games were on hand as well. In honor of the beginning of the March Madness NCAA Basketball Tournament, Auto IMS gave attendees the chance to show off their hoops skills. Photo: Chris Wolski

Wolfgang Reinhold of LeasePlan outlined the formation and function of the Car Remarketing Association of Europe (CARA) during the opening of CAR's second day. Photo: Chris Wolski

Lynn Weaver, general manager of the Harrisburg Auto Auction, was named the 2016 Remarketer of the Year. The award was presented by AF Editor Mike Antich (right). Photo: Steve Reed

Levi McCoy, director of remarketing for LeasePlan USA, received the 2016 Consignor of the Year. He received the award from AF Editor Mike Antich (right). Photo: Steve Reed

Bob Graham, who retired as ARI vice president of vehicle remarketing, received the Industry Leadership Award. He received the award from AF Editor Mike Antich (right). Photo: Steve Reed

Networking continued throughout the duration of CAR. Photo: Steve Reed

The 2016 graduates of the Auction Academy were honored at the close of CAR. Photo: Steve Reed

CAR is co-located with the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA). Tony Moorby, NAAA Hall of Famer, delivered the keynote address on where the industry was and where it's going. Photo: Chris Wolski

Dave Alfonso of KIA Motors (left) presented the IARA Circle of Excellence Award to Bob Rauschenberg, EVP of sales, marketing, and special services at ADESA. Photo: Chris Wolski

Basketball Hall of Famer and Broadcaster Bill Walton gave an inspiring address about the power of teamwork, integrity, and tenacity. Photo: Steve Reed

Networking plays a big part of CAR. Photo Steve Reed

The opening night expo, gave attendees the opportunity to see demonstrations by industry suppliers.Photo: Steve Reed

An attendee and supplier during the opening night event. Photo Steve Reed