Cox Automotive Experts Share Insights at National Buy Here Pay Here Conference

Dealers will learn how connected solutions - capital and technology - can maximize value

ATLANTA, May 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry experts from Cox Automotive™ and its brands Manheim^®, NextGear Capital^® and vAuto^® will share industry knowledge and insights at the 18^th Annual National Conference presented by the National Alliance of Buy Here, Pay Here (BHPH) Dealers (NABD) at the Wynn in Las Vegas on May 25.

"Cox Automotive and its brands offer a wide-range of solutions that can simplify the exchanges of vehicles to maximize value for BHPH dealers," said Marcus Dame, senior director, Product Management, Cox Automotive Media. "Consumers that are credit-challenged make up 33 percent of used car loans in Q4 2015¹, so the opportunity for dealers to tap into this market is huge."

Cox Automotive featured sessions and speakers include:

Inventory Acquisition, Dispositions & Financing – Panel
9:15 - 10:00 a.m. PDT
Ryan Hawley, vice president, Strategy and Development, NextGear Capital   
Greg Milam, director, Mobile Auction Sales, Manheim    
Majd Saboura, director, Wholesale Business Development, vAuto

Capital Lines/Floor Plans – Discussion Group
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.PDT
Ryan Hawley, vice president, Strategy and Development, NextGear Capital 

Leader Panel: Simplifying How Cars are Acquired and Sold – General Session
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. PDT
Marcus Dame, senior director, Product Management, Cox Automotive Media
Ryan Hawley, vice president, Strategy and Development, NextGear Capital    
Greg Milam, director, Mobile Auction Sales, Manheim 
Majd Saboura, director, Wholesale Business Development, vAuto                                          

To learn more, dealers can visit www.BHPHsetup.com and sign up for the Autotrader Buy Here Pay Here Center try before you buy program through August 1.

About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. is transforming the way the world buys, sells and owns cars with industry-leading digital marketing, software, financial, wholesale and e-commerce solutions for consumers, dealers, manufacturers and the overall automotive ecosystem worldwide. Committed to open choice and dedicated to strong partnerships, the Cox Automotive family includes Autotrader^®, Dealer.com^®, Dealertrack^®, Kelley Blue Book^®, Manheim^®, NextGear Capital^®, vAuto^®, Xtime^® and a host of other brands. The global company has nearly 30,000 team members in more than 200 locations and is partner to more than 40,000 auto dealers, as well as most major automobile manufacturers, while engaging U.S. consumer car buyers with the most recognized media brands in the industry. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc., an Atlanta-based company with revenues of $18 billion and approximately 55,000 employees. Cox Enterprises' other major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications and Cox Media Group. For more information about Cox Automotive, visit www.coxautoinc.com.

¹Experian, State of the Automotive Finance Market Fourth Quarter 2015

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For further information: Dara Hailes, Public Relations Manager, 404 568 7208, dara.hailes@coxautoinc.com