Sonic Automotive Executives to Speak at Investor Conference

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH), a leader in automotive retailing, announced that Company executives will present at the 33rd Annual Gabelli & Company Automotive Aftermarket Symposium. The presentation will cover Sonic's operating strategy and financial results.

The Company's presentation will be at 12:00 PM Pacific on November 3, 2009 at the Bellagio hotel. A webcast of the presentation will be available at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/gabelli29/sah/.

Presentation slides will be available at http://www.sonicautomotive.com by clicking on the For Investors tab and choosing Webcasts & Presentations.

About Sonic Automotive

Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 300 company based in Charlotte, N.C., is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States operating 153 franchises. Sonic can be reached on the Web at www.sonicautomotive.com.

SOURCE Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Released October 22, 2009