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Society of Automotive Analysts to Hold 10th Annual Conference in January

13 November 1997

Society of Automotive Analysts to Hold 10th Annual Conference in January

    GLENVIEW, Ill., Nov. 13 -- The Society of Automotive Analysts
(SAA) will hold its Annual Automotive Outlook Conference in Detroit, Mich.,
January 5, 1998.  The theme of this year's conference is "Steering Through the
Changes."  Anyone involved directly or indirectly in the analysis of the
automotive industry is invited to attend.
    "If you are charged with corporate planning, forecasting or assessing how
production will fare in the next five years, this conference is a must attend
for you!" said John McElroy, Conference Chairman.  McElroy is Editorial
Director for "Automotive Industries" (Detroit, Mich.)
    The conference will be held at the Cobo Center in conjunction with the
North American International Automotive Show (NAIAS).  Attendees will kick-off
the day by attending the Car & Truck of the Year Award and will also receive
an exclusive Analyst pass to the Auto Show valid on press days.  Conference
topics include: Outlook for Automotive Stocks; Economic Forecast for 1998, How
Far Can Outsourcing Go?; The Future of Automotive Retailing and Internet for
Sales or Research.
    Key presenters include the chief economists from the industries "Big
Three."  They include G. Mustafa Mohatarem, General Director of Economics -
General Motors; Martin B. Zimmerman, Executive Director, Governmental
Relations & Corporate Economics - Ford Motor Company, and W. Van Bussman,
Associate Corporate Economist - Chrysler Corporation.
    SAA's 10th Annual Outlook Conference will outline the trends worldwide,
analyze the global impact of those trends, and show participants how to take
advantage of an ever-changing marketplace.  For more information about the
10th Annual SAA Conference, call Eric J. Penne, Marketing Manager at
847-375-4830.
    The Society of Automotive Analysts is a professional association comprised
of more than 500 automotive industry analysts.  The organization's main focus
is to provide state-of-the-art education and superior networking opportunities
for professionals in the automotive industry.

SOURCE  Society of Automotive Analysts