JUNE
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“Bidding
Away At Cargaritaville”In Central Florida
By
Michelle Dones
Florida is famous for many things like it’s warm climate,
beautiful beaches, and now for “Cargaritaville”. Celebrating
24 years of excellence, 12 of those under the Manheim
name, Manheim Central Florida is Florida’s choice
auto auction. For those who are still searching for
their missing shaker of salt, it’s time to cruise
on in to Manheim Central Florida.
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Adesa Long Island Celebrates 5th Year Anniversary
Since
its doors first opened in 2003, ADESA Long Island has
prided itself in being a pleasant surprise to those
who frequently attend car auctions around the country,
and having a remarkable customer-oriented approach to
business. By working closely with local metro New York,
and Long Island dealers, the auction has grown significantly
in only 5 years, while helping its customers increase
their bottom line. Equipped with a well-trained staff
that is attentive to customer’s needs, as well
as an experienced management team, ADESA Long Island
provides a unique experience that contrasts many auto
auctions.
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County
Auto Auction Adds New Sale Friday Mornings
By
John Lozano
Centrally located in the heart of Florida, County Auto
Auction is one of the State’s fastest growing independently
owned car auctions. This conveniently sized auction
offers customers the best in quality trades while maintaining
the buying process as simple as possible. A 6 lane facility
provides for straightforward, easy browsing that does
not overwhelm the public and showcases a great variety
of Consignment, New Car, Repos and Lease trade-ins.
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General
Motors Chairman Bob Lutz visited Miami, Florida recently
addressing the automotive press. Attendees included
dignitaries, media and General Motors dealers. Dealer
Trade News publisher Kemel Cereceda was on hand to meet
him.
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ISUZU To Discontinue U.S. Passenger Vehicles
CERRITOS,
Calif. — Isuzu Motors America, Inc., announced that,
effective January 31, 2009, it would discontinue distributing
new Isuzu passenger vehicles in North America.
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Eisner
Names Jim Demetry First Ever Chief Of Staff
ATLANTA
– Manheim president and CEO Dean Eisner announced today
that Jim Demetry has been named the company’s first-ever
chief of staff, effective June 16.
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Alexis Jacobs Receives Award At NADA Conference
By
DTN Staff
This year at the NADA Conference in San Francisco, Calif.
the Manheim Automotive Woman of the Year Award was renamed
in honor of Barbara Cox Anthony, the late longtime owner
of Manheim’s parent company, Cox Enterprises, Inc..
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NAAA’S North
American Member Auctions Sales
By
DTN Staff
The eleventh annual auction industry survey released
by the National Auto Auction Association, Inc. (NAAA)
pegs sales of used vehicles at NAAA North American
member auctions at 9.54 million units valued at
$88.8 billion.
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Ford Cuts North American Production, Drops 2009 Profit
Goal As Four Dollar A Gallon Gasoline Prices Hurt
U.S. Auto Sales
SEOUL,
South Korea (AP) - Hyundai Motor said first-quarter
net profit rose 28 percent on higher sales, cost reductions
and weakness in South Korea’s currency.
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Nissan Motor Corporation And NEC Corporation Joint
Venture To Invest US$115 Million To Mass Produce
Lithium-Ion Batteries
TOKYO(AP)-
Nissan’s joint venture with electronics
maker NEC Corp. will invest 12 billion yen (US$115
million; euro74 million) to start mass-producing
lithium-ion batteries a technology widely viewed
as key for next-generation green cars.
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Three Manheim AA Honored For Third Consecutive Year
ATLANTA
– Three Manheim auctions were recently honored
at Wells Fargo Auto Finance’s third annual
auction awards reception held in Atlanta .
Manheim New Jersey, Manheim Orlando
and Manheim Portland were recognized by Wells
Fargo Auto Finance for offering customers the
highest and most consistent levels of service
in their regions during 2007.
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Police Say Gas Theft Changing
DETROIT
(AP) - Dale Fortin is getting a new kind of customer
at his Detroit auto repair shop, customers who have
not just been in a fender-bender or had a windshield
smashed by a rock.
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