Sonic Automotive Executives to Speak at Investor Conference

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 22, 2009 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, announced that Company executives will present at the 33rd Annual Gabelli & Company Automotive Aftermarket Symposium. The presentation will cover Sonic's operating strategy and financial results.

The Company's presentation will be at 12:00 PM Pacific on November 3, 2009 at the Bellagio hotel. A webcast of the presentation will be available at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/gabelli29/sah/.

Presentation slides will be available at http://www.sonicautomotive.com/ by clicking on the For Investors tab and choosing Webcasts & Presentations.

About Sonic Automotive

Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 300 company based in Charlotte, N.C., is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States operating 153 franchises. Sonic can be reached on the Web at www.sonicautomotive.com.