EXHIBIT 99.1

ALLIED HOLDINGS TO SELL ITS INTEREST IN UNITED KINGDOM JOINT VENTURE FOR US$20.5
MILLION

DECATUR, Ga., November 20, 2001 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AHI) announced
today that it has agreed to sell its interest in the United Kingdom joint
venture established in April 1999 and held by Allied's subsidiary, Axis
International, Inc. ("Axis"'), to AutoLogic Holdings plc ("AutoLogic") for
approximately US$20.5 million in cash at closing. The transaction remains
subject to the approval of the shareholders of Autologic and the satisfaction of
certain other conditions as set forth in the definitive purchase agreement. The
parties anticipate this transaction will completed before the end of the fourth
quarter of 2001.

During October 2001, the Company received a US $5 million distribution from the
UK joint venture. The $5 million distribution, together with the $20.5 million
proceeds from the sale, will be used to reduce outstanding debt. Commenting on
the announcement, Hugh E. Sawyer, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Allied Holdings, stated, "This is another positive step in our plan to
revitalize Allied. The divestiture of our U.K. joint venture supports our
initiative to deleverage our company and to reduce our indebtedness." Sawyer
continued, "Now is the right time to liquidate our strategic investments with
AutoLogic. This relationship has been beneficial for all parties involved and we
are pleased to be executing our exit strategy in a manner that is advantageous
both to us and to AutoLogic."

About Allied Holdings

Allied Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of several subsidiaries engaged in
providing logistics, distribution and transportation services to the automotive
industry. The services of Allied's subsidiaries span the entire finished vehicle
distribution continuum, and include logistics, car-hauling, intramodal
transport, inspection, accessorization, and dealer prep. Allied, through its
subsidiaries, is the largest company in North America specializing in the
delivery of new and used vehicles.

Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical are "forward
looking" statements. Such statements include, without limitations, any
statements containing the words "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect,"
"intend," "plan," "seek," and similar expressions. Investors are cautioned
that such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially. Without limitation, these risks and
uncertainties include economic recessions or extended or more severe downturns
in new vehicle production or sales, the highly competitive nature of the
automotive distribution industry, the ability to comply with the terms of its
debt agreements, the ability of the Company to obtain financing in the future,
the Company's highly leveraged financial position, dependence on the
automotive industry, labor disputes involving the Company or its significant
customers, the dependence on key personnel who have been hired or retained by
the Company, the ability to obtain price increases from customers, the
availability of strategic acquisitions, dispositions, or joint venture
partners, changes in regulatory requirements which are applicable to the
Company's business, risks associated with conducting business in foreign
countries, and changes in vehicle sizes and weights which may impact vehicle
deliveries per load. Investors are urged to carefully review and consider the
various disclosures made by the Company in this press release and in the
Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For
additional information about Allied, please visit our website at
www.alliedholdings.com.