Tony Noland, the President of NCM asked me to talk to a 20 Group today.  So below is the text of a speech I just delivered in Dallas to the first 20 group to have ever formed in the United States. 

Those of you that have been with me for a while should not find too much new in this speech.

But I think it is helpful to share with you my "view of the world" every 3 - 6 months.

I hope you find it helpful.

Slide 1: Finding Need in Auto Retail

I write a little newsletter called the auto retail informer.  And with the primary focus of the newsletter coming from a shareholders (or owners) perspective, I am constantly pushing this novel idea of best practices. 

I think I've even said something like: "yes, Virg ...

To view the entire article:

• Click here to subscribe to everything for $400.00.

• OR click here just to purchase access to this article for $5.00.

Related Companies: Adesa
Advance Auto Parts
America's Car-Mart
Asbury Auto
AutoNation
AutoZone
CarMax
Copart
CSK Auto Parts
DaimlerChrysler
Dealer Inventories
Ford Motor Company
General Motors
Genuine Parts Corporation
Group 1 Automotive
Hertz (will replace Adesa in index Feb 1, 2007)
Honda Motor Company
Keystone Auto Parts
lanelogic (not in index)
Lithia Motors
LKQ Corp.
Midas
Monro Muffler Brake
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Penske Automotive Group (formerly UnitedAuto)
Pep Boys
Sonic Automotive
Toyota
U.S. Auto Parts