“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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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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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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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