Group 1 Automotive to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Conference

Group 1 is scheduled to present at the Mandarin Oriental hotel inNew York City on Sept. 25, at 11:30 a.m. EDT. A slide presentation andlive audio webcast, with a replay available for 30 days, will beaccessible through the Investor Relations section of Group 1's websiteat www.group1auto.com.

About Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

Group 1 owns 98 automotive dealerships comprised of 139franchises, 33 brands and 29 collision service centers in Alabama,California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi,New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma and Texas.Through its dealerships, the company sells new and used cars and lighttrucks; arranges related financing, vehicle service and insurancecontracts; provides maintenance and repair services; and sellsreplacement parts.

Group 1 Automotive can be reached on the Internet atwww.group1auto.com.