About the Event

The Presidio Group’s 2026 U.S. Auto Retail Conference brought together some of the most influential voices shaping the future of automotive retail, including Hendrick Automotive Group Chairman and CEO Rick Hendrick, legendary entertainer and automotive enthusiast Jay Leno, and an exceptional lineup of industry leaders and innovators. Held in Charlotte, the conference once again delivered exclusive insights into the rapidly evolving retail landscape while creating unparalleled opportunities for dealers, operators, and executives to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas throughout the day.

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Thank You For Attending

Thank you to all who joined us at Presidio’s 2026 U.S. Auto Retail Conference!
We look forward to seeing you at future events.

150+ Dealer Principals / Industry Leaders

Many of “Presidio’s Top 150 dealers” representing nearly 3,000 dealerships

Over $300 billion in revenues

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Keynote Speakers

Rick Hendrick

Chairman and CEO, Hendrick Automotive Group

Jay Leno

Speakers

Adam Chamberlain

CEO, Mercedes-Benz USA

Rob Cochran

Chairman, NADA and President & CEO, #1 Cochran

Devin Daly

CEO and Co-Founder, Impel

Eric Flow

COO, Flow Automotive Companies

Ernie Garcia

President, CEO and Chairman, Carvana

Scott Gunnell

President, JM&A Group

George Karolis

President, The Presidio Group

Mike Maroone

CEO, Maroone USA

Jeff Rachor

Chairman, President and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway Automotive

Mike Stanton

President and CEO, NADA

Jonathan Smoke

EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, Cox Automotive

Jason Stein

Managing Director, The Presidio Group

Lead Sponsors

Gold Sponsors