CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH), a leader in automotive retailing, announced that Company executives will present at the Stephens Inc. Spring Investment Conference.  The presentation will cover Sonic's operating strategy and financial results.

The Company's presentation will be at 10:30 AM Eastern on May 24, 2011 at the New York Palace hotel.  A webcast of the presentation will be available at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/stph16/sah/

Presentation slides will be available at www.sonicautomotive.com by clicking on the Our Company tab and choosing Webcasts & Presentations under Investor Relations.

About Sonic Automotive

Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 500 company based in Charlotte, N.C., is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States.  Sonic can be reached on the Web at www.sonicautomotive.com.

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