Nov 14, 2017   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

The Banks Report Introduces AUTOVATE 2017

DETROIT, Nov. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Debuting Dec. 7-8 in Austin, TX, is AUTOVATE 2017, a unique event for dealer executives, investors, entrepreneurs and auto manufacturers. Created by The Banks Report and hosted by CarStory, AUTOVATE will focus on advanced technology solutions driving the automotive retail industry forward, including the innovators behind the solutions, decision-making dealer executives, and investors funding growth in the industry.

"AUTOVATE is a specialized venue for the influencers and visionaries in auto retail," says Cliff Banks of The Banks Report and creator of AUTOVATE. "We created AUTOVATE to be a more intimate, selective venue for a decision-making group of leaders focused on helping retailers transition to a new era of mobility. We are excited to see how the industry benefits from the fresh levels of collaboration, inspiration, and innovation AUTOVATE will create."

The agenda for AUTOVATE will include stand-alone presentations, panel discussions, and a Startup Showcase. Topics will center on areas including:

    --  Artificial Intelligence
    --  Blockchain technology
    --  Augmented and Virtual Reality
    --  Over-the-Air Service Updates
    --  Ownership Models
    --  Investment Opportunities

"Hosting AUTOVATE - an event focused on innovation - makes sense for us," says John Price, CEO for CarStory. "Austin has been a hotbed of automotive retail technology for years. It's a community we're proud to be part of."

Registration is still open for the event and some select sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information about AUTOVATE 2017, please visit us here.

About The Banks Report
Designed for top automotive executives, dealers, industry analysts and investors The Banks Report is an online source that provides subscribers with predictive and comprehensive analysis of what's happening in automotive retail. Subscribers receive comprehensive industry and company analysis, industry reports along with breaking news updates. TBR also is available for consulting services. For more information, please visit www.thebanksreport.com

About CarStory
Powered by the industry's largest database of inventory and shopper insights, CarStory uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to help both consumers and dealers make confident decisions. With a network of over 7,000 dealers nationwide, and touching over 15 million consumers a month, CarStory is the leading automotive analytics platform in the industry. To learn more or sign up, visit dealers.carstory.com.

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