FORT WORTH, Texas--Oct. 7, 2008 --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AMERICREDIT CORP. (NYSE: ACF) will release its first quarter 2009 operating results on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results will begin at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time.

The conference call will be broadcast live for all interested parties via the Company's Web site at www.americredit.com. It is necessary to go to the Company's Web site to register, download and install any required audio software prior to the call. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call has concluded.

About AmeriCredit

AmeriCredit Corp. is a leading independent automobile finance company that provides financing solutions indirectly through auto dealers across the United States. AmeriCredit has over one million customers and approximately $15 billion in managed auto receivables. The Company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, visit www.americredit.com.

Contact:
Investor Relations
AmeriCredit Corp.
Caitlin DeYoung, 817-302-7394
or
Deborah Vestal, 817-302-7210

Source: AmeriCredit Corp.