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Three Manheim Auctions Join Marketing Forces

By Ashley Barrington
The marketing departments at Manheim Imperial, Central and Lakeland have joined forces in an effort to help plan and implement each auction’s goals efficiently, ensuring that the needs of every customer are met.

The Boys Go Where The Girls Are

June 2, 2009-Hamden, CT-Central Auto Auction sold the sizzle and delivered the steak at the auction’s first annual “What’s Better Than Cars & Hooters” event recently held on June 2nd.

GM Rehires 900 Workers At Michigan Crossover Plant

DETROIT (AP) - A bright spot has surfaced in a sea of negative auto sales statistics for General Motors Corp.

2 Ex-Chrysler Dealerships In Nebraska Are Shifting Focus

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - At least two Chrysler dealers in Nebraska that have been cut loose by the company intend to stay in business selling used cars and service.

RV Company Sees Business Increase

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) - A central Kansas RV manufacturer has hired back most of its laid off employees after sales picked up for a 2010 model.

US House Passes “Clunkers” Plan To Boost Car Sales

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House of Representatives approved a “cash for clunkers” bill that aims to boost new auto sales by allowing consumers to turn in their gas-guzzling cars and trucks for vouchers worth up to $4,500 toward more fuel-efficient vehicles.

General Motors Corp Imposes New Regulations: Louisiana Attorney General Caldwell Sees Violation and Fights Back

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - General Motors Corp. is trying to impose new rules on its dealerships that would violate Louisiana’s regulatory laws by mandating sales productivity and forcing them to waive their rights to sue the bankrupt automaker, state Attorney General Buddy Caldwell said.

Iacocca: General Motors, Chrysler Should Repay US Loans Fast

DETROIT (AP) - Former Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca has some advice for the people who are running his old company, and those who will lead the new General Motors: Get the government out of your business as soon as possible.