The Conference of Automotive Remarketing brought together more than 400 remarketing and automotive industry professionals March 18-20 at the Sheraton Marina San Diego for three days of business interactions of all types. Working with its longtime partner, the Automotive Remarketing Alliance, the event spanned a wide range of topics, issues, ideas, data, and solutions that all point to an industry transforming through technology.
2025 Conference of Automotive Remarketing Makes a Photo Splash
Bill Corbett, Keely Smith, and Jackie Malik all appeared on session panels throughout the three-day event.
The CAR event connects both familiar and new vehicle remarketing faces throughout the conference.
The best networking happens in impromptu grouplets scattered anywhere at anytime.
The Southern California "last week of winter" brought idyllic daytime warmth and sun. No more than a jacket required.
New friends can emerge anywhere during a conference that thrives on business networking.
25 sponsors, such as Vitu, made the event possible through their generous support.
Like many vendor exhibitors, Run Buggy offered some practical demos of products and services to help remarketing businesses improve performance.
It’s the good time gang with a high-pro glow for business.
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The session agenda featured a panel comprised of leaders from the Global Remarketing Opportunities for Women (GROW), a professional group dedicated to career support and advancement.
Auction Academy, a professional development school for all types of auction leaders and workers, held its Class 8 graduation ceremony on March 19 during the event.
Master networker and industry expert Jamye Carpenter (L) knew how to get attendees to socialize.
These attendees knew how to get out and make the most of every moment throughout CAR.
There's nothing like a garden to host an inviting reception with open bars and pass-around hors d'oeuvres.
Venkat Krishnamoorthy, Keely Smith, Lauren Baker, Joe Miller, Jamye Carpenter, and Bo Boshell show some AutoIMS and ARA spirit during the garden reception.
This was the last CAR conference for Layne Weber, senior director of wholesale remarketing at Avis Budget Group, who is retiring after 40+ years in vehicle consignment and remarketing roles, and support of the ARA.
Sponsor exhibit tables, such as this one from AutoNation Auto Auction, lined the high-traffic corridor "lobby" outside of the session rooms.
Former remarketing executive turned career- and life-coach Joe Miller (L) shared his beatific presence and sage advice with attendees during the event.
Holly Vollant, Steve Leach, and Jim Jackson of Holman Fleet celebrate at the annual Consignors Awards, which kick-start the conference each year.
You can assume these attendees will be off to a business dinner, which is a common evening pursuit at the CAR conference.
The scenic Harbor Drive waterfront along San Diego Bay served as the backdrop to two networking events in the hotel gardens.
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