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Society of Automotive Analysts Presents its 5th Annual STRATEGIC PLANNING SUMMIT


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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 25, 2008 -- Six of the automotive industry's top analysts and forecasters are confirmed presenters at SAA's 5th annual STRATEGIC PLANNING SUMMIT slated for Wednesday, August 27 in Troy, Michigan at the Hilton Detroit / Troy - Auburn Hills. Presenting sponsors of the event are National City Bank, Lear Corporation, and J.D. Power and Associates.

The program has been designed to bring together the leading automotive research, forecasting and consulting firms to address a wide variety of pertinent issues facing the industry today.

The theme of the event is "The Four Es in Your Future". Speaking on each of those "Es" are:

  -- The ECONOMY -
  -- Mustafa Mohatarem, General Motors Corp.
  -- Scott Merlis, Ducker Worldwide
  -- ENERGY -
  -- Vic Doolan, Fisker Automotive
  -- Deb Morrissette, Chrysler LLC
  -- The ENVIRONMENT -
  -- Sue Cischke, Ford Motor Company
  -- The ELECTION -

-- Joe White, Pulitzer Prize winner and currently Senior Editor of the Wall Street Journal

The "Summit" begins at 7:00am with a networking breakfast, then the program running from 8:00am to 2:00pm. During the mid-morning break, participants will be able to see and touch three alternative powertrain vehicles that reflect the current efforts of new vehicle manufacturers to provide highly fuel-efficient, environmentally-friendly vehicles for the US marketplace.

Registration for the event is available on line at SAA's website ? http://www.cybersaa.org/ . Event fee is $149 for SAA members. Non-member rate is $225, and includes a one-year membership in the society (normally $150). Working Media are welcome to attend at no charge, but are asked to register in advance please. Breakfast, lunch and breaks are included. Contact SAA at 734.677.3518 with any questions.

The Hilton Detroit / Troy - Auburn Hills is located at 5500 Crooks Road, just south of Square Lake Road in Troy.

The Society of Automotive Analysts is dedicated to providing outstanding educational programs and superior networking opportunities to its members. SAA offers conferences, programs, its website and other forums in which to discuss, debate, and learn about a broad variety of subjects and timely industry issues.