DriveTime Automotive Group Announces First Quarter 2011 Financial Results

PHOENIX--May 16, 2011: On Tuesday, May 17, 2011, DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc. , a leading used vehicle retailer, plans to announce its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2011.

DriveTime will host a conference call at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on May 17, 2011, following the release of its financial results. Investors and interested parties can access the conference call in the following manner:

• Teleconference: A telephone conference of the earnings report can be accessed by dialing 1-800-708-3120. In order to join this conference call, you will be required to provide the Reservation Number -- which is 21523550.
• Teleconference Replay: Approximately one hour following the live broadcast, the company will provide a dial-in replay that will continue to be available through May 30, 2011. To listen to the teleconference replay, call 1-800-633-8284. You will be required to provide the Reservation Number -- which is 21523550.

On Monday, May 16, 2011, by 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET), DriveTime will post its first quarter 10-Q on the investor page of its website at DriveTime . The 10-Q can also be accessed through the SEC's website at SEC.

About DriveTime:

DriveTime is the leading used vehicle retailer in the United States focusing on the sale and financing of quality vehicles to the subprime market. Through its branded dealerships, DriveTime provides its customers with a comprehensive end-to-end solution for their automotive needs, including the sale, financing, and maintenance of their vehicle. DriveTime provides its customers with financing for substantially all of the vehicles it sells.