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August 6, 2008

GM Certified Used Vehicles to List Entire Inventory Onine

DETROIT - GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, announced it has reached an agreement to list the entire national inventory of GM Certified Used Vehicles and Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles on EveryCarListed.com, a new consumer automotive listings site.

The EveryCarListed.com relationship provides shoppers a new online resource that makes it easy for them to research and find GM Certified Used Vehicles.

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July 30, 2008

MINI Partners with Carfax to Enhance Certified Pre-Owned Program

CENTREVILLE, Va. -- Carfax today announced that MINI USA has chosen Carfax as the preferred provider of vehicle history information for the MINI NEXT Certified Pre-Owned program.

Starting August 1, all MINI NEXT dealers will be required to run a Carfax Vehicle History Report as part of the extensive certification process. Anyone interested in purchasing a MINI NEXT vehicle receives the full Carfax Report for free.

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Carfax and BMW Partner to Enhance BMW Certified Program

CENTREVILLE, Va. -- Carfax today announced that it will be the preferred provider of vehicle history information for the BMW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program.

Starting August 1, all certified BMW centers will be required to run a Carfax Vehicle History Report as part of the extensive certification process. Anyone interested in purchasing a certified BMW vehicle receives the full Carfax Report for free.

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July 25, 2008

GM's New Interactive Site Goes "Undercover" to Educate Consumers

DETROIT - What would happen if you turned more than 20 undercover film and surveillance professionals with eight cameras loose to show the potential drawbacks of buying a used vehicle that is not manufacturer certified?

That's what GM's Certified Used Vehicles team did and the results were not at all surprising.

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July 22, 2008

Thrifty Car Sales Adds Seven New Dealerships in Six States

TULSA, Okla. -- Thrifty Car Sales, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., is adding seven new locations in six states to its national network of franchised used car dealerships.

The new markets include locations in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Santa Clara, Calif.; West Palm Beach, Fl.; Twin Falls, Idaho; Melrose Park and Woodstock, Ill.; and Belgrade, MT.

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July 16, 2008

Small used car prices skyrocket

The appeal of fuel efficiency is moving beyond the new-car market and creating a run on small used cars.

Used economy cars that once could be difficult for dealers to move -- the Ford Focus and Chevrolet Aveo, for instance -- are now flying off the lots, and prices are rising. In May and June, the 10 used cars with the fastest-rising prices, according to J.D. Power & Associates, included the Hyundai Elantra, up almost 9% from the year-earlier period, and the Kia Spectra, up nearly 8%. A few years ago, the list was dominated by larger, more luxurious cars like the Lexus LS Series.

Some used cars' prices are even approaching the levels of new models.

July 1, 2008

GM Offers Low APR on Certified Used Vehicles

DETROIT - GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, today announced a nationwide GMAC rate incentive program on select GM Certified Used Vehicles, including Chevrolet Impala and Malibu models.

The new rate incentive offer, effective July 1, 2008, through September 30, 2008, provides well-qualified GM Certified Used Vehicles buyers with 2.9% APR financing for terms up to 48 months, or 3.9% APR financing for terms up to 60 months from GMAC Financial Services on 2003-2008 models of Chevrolet Impala and Malibu** vehicles purchased from participating GM Certified Used Vehicles dealers.

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June 25, 2008

Depreciation hels used car buyers get good deals

With gas prices hovering around $4 a gallon, consumers are giving used cars a closer look, and with good reason. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, the average price of a used car sold by its member dealers last year was about $15,000, compared with $29,000 for new cars.

While it's important to buy a used car with a reputation for solid dependability, it's even smarter to buy a used car that is less popular with consumers, meaning it has depreciated more rapidly.

The slowest-depreciating brands are Scion, Mini, BMW, Volkswagen and Honda, according to Kelly Blue Book, a vehicle information service.

Instead of those popular models, think about some other brands that get high scores for reliability but can save thousands over similar vehicles. Consider domestic brands like Chevrolet, Dodge and Ford. Sure, it's good for the economy to buy American, but a more immediate benefit to you is that they depreciate faster than Hondas and Toyotas, meaning you will get a relative bargain.

For example, a 2006 Buick LaCrosse CX, listed among Consumer Reports' most reliable cars for 2008, can be had for $13,900, according to Kelley Blue Book, compared with $19,250 for a 2006 Toyota Camry SE V6 would cost you.

June 13, 2008

eBay Motors Launches Hub for Certified Used Vehicles

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- eBay Motors (www.ebaymotors.com), the Internet's largest marketplace for buying and selling all things automotive, today unveils the eBay Motors Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Showroom. Designed to house franchise dealer inventory, this hub is exclusively sponsored by Lexus and provides eBay Motors' 12 million monthly unique visitors1 with even more selection.

Lexus, General Motors and Chrysler are the first brands to be featured in the new eBay Motors CPO Showroom. GM Certified Used Vehicles announced its commitment to list its entire national inventory on eBay Motors at no cost to dealers in February.

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Chrysler Teams With eBay Motors to Sell Certified Used Vehicles

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Chrysler LLC today announced a partnership with eBay to list their U.S. Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) inventory on the new eBay Motors' Certified Pre-Owned Showroom.

The eBay Motors' CPO Showroom is a new online hub, designed to house a franchised dealer's certified used-vehicle inventory. It will now provide its 12 million monthly unique visitors with a selection of over 15,000 late-model, low-mileage, fully inspected and reconditioned used Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles complete with factory-backed warranties, a free CARFAX vehicle history report, road-side assistance, rental car allowances and more.

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June 12, 2008

GM Certified Used Vehicles Live on eBay Motors

DETROIT - GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand, announced today that its 60,000-plus-vehicle inventory from 3,900-plus U.S. dealers is now listed on eBay Motors (www.ebaymotors.com), the Internet's largest marketplace for buying and selling all things automotive.

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May 28, 2008

Toyota Offers Low APR on Used Tundra and Sequoia

Toyota has announced a 2.9% APR offer on Certified Used Tundra pickups and Sequoia SUVs, through July 31, 2008. Loan terms up to 66 months are available.

April 17, 2008

Three Millionth Vehicle Sold on eBay Motors

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- eBay Motors announced today that its three millionth passenger vehicle has sold in the U.S.

The milestone vehicle is a 2002 Ford F-250 pickup truck purchased by Patricia Weidler of Otego, N.Y., to help her husband, Dan, start his own construction business. The couple bought the pickup from 8-year eBay veteran David Pelis, of Pelis Auto Sales in Northampton, Mass.

In celebration of the purchase, eBay Motors reimbursed the Weidlers, plus provided $3,000 in parts and accessories to help get their construction company started. For more details, visit www.ebaymotors.com/3millionsold.

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April 9, 2008

Vista BMW Wins CPO Dealer of the Year Award

Woodcliff Lake, NJ -- BMW retailer Vista BMW, based in Southern Florida, has been awarded the "Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Dealer of the Year Award".

The award was presented to CPO manager Frank Lynch of Vista BMW by Auto Remarketing NewsMagazine, the leading magazine of the used car industry, during an industry wide CPO Forum in Dearborn, MI, on April 7-8, 2008.

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April 1, 2008

GM Offers Low Interest on Certfied Used Vehicles

DETROIT – GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry’s top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, today announced a nationwide GMAC rate incentive program on select GM Certified Used Vehicles, including Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Tahoe, Suburban and Silverado; Pontiac G6; and GMC Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL models.

The new rate incentive offer, effective April 1, 2008, through June 30, 2008, provides well-qualified GM Certified Used Vehicles buyers with 2.9% APR financing for terms up to 48 months or 3.9% APR financing for terms up to 60 months from GMAC Financial Services on select 2003-2008 models.

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March 31, 2008

Thrifty Car Sales Opens New Locations

TULSA, Okla. -- Thrifty Car Sales, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., is adding three new dealers to its national network of franchised used car dealerships. The new markets include locations in Dixon, Calif.; Mahopac, N.Y.; and San Antonio, Texas.

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March 28, 2008

SPEED and Barrett-Jackson Extend Partnership

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The world’s premier collector car auction company, Barrett-Jackson, and SPEED, the automotive lifestyle network, have reached an agreement on a multi-year contract to continue live broadcasts of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Events in Scottsdale, Ariz., and West Palm Beach, Fla., and extend coverage to include Barrett-Jackson’s new Las Vegas auction.

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March 27, 2008

Volkswagen Renews Partnership with Carfax

CENTREVILLE, Va. -- Volkswagen of America today announced that Carfax will continue to be the vehicle history information provider for the Volkswagen Certified Pre-Loved program.

Since 2003, Carfax Vehicle History Reports have been a key component in the Volkswagen certification process. Every Volkswagen vehicle submitted for certification must qualify for the Carfax Buyback Guarantee, in addition to meeting Volkswagen’s stringent program guidelines.

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Audi Renews Partnership with Carfax

CENTREVILLE, Va. -- Audi of America today announced that Carfax will continue to be the vehicle history information provider for the Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program.

Since 2003, Carfax Vehicle History Reports have been a key component in the Audi certification process. Every Audi vehicle submitted for certification must qualify for the Carfax Buyback Guarantee, in addition to meeting Audi’s stringent program guidelines.

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March 7, 2008

Chrysler Posts Record Certified Pre-Owned Salesin February

Auburn Hills, Mich. -- Chrysler LLC today reported that its Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge dealers sold a new monthly sales record of 11,677 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPOV) in February 2008, a 15 percent increase from 2007 sales of 10,163 units.

During February, Chrysler brand sales rose 13 percent to 3,697 units, Jeep brand sales advanced 19 percent to 2,878 units and Dodge brand sales spiked 14 percent to 5,102 units.

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February 28, 2008

Best Used Cars for Every Budget

YONKERS, N.Y. -- Finding a reliable car for a reasonable price may seem difficult, but consumers willing to consider buying a used car may be in luck. Consumer Reports' latest survey results reveal that there are hundreds of used-car models that provide good reliability.

Many can also be safe, fuel-efficient, and affordable. The report, featured in the magazine's 2008 April Auto Issue, identifies the best and worst used vehicles for the last 10 model years, 1998 through 2007.

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February 21, 2008

Study: Average Vehicle on the Road is Nearly Ten Years Old

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- Median age of passenger cars in operation remained at 9.2 years in 2007 tying a record high in 2006, according to the vehicle population report released today by R. L. Polk & Co. The median age for trucks increased 5.8 percent to 7.3 years in 2007.

Though registrations were down, the median age for light trucks in 2007 increased by 4.4 percent to 7.1 years.

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February 19, 2008

Acura Adds Carfax 1-Owner to Certified Web Site

CENTREVILLE, Va. -- Acura has enhanced its Acura Certified Pre-Owned (ACPV) Web site to highlight Carfax 1-Owner cars.

Consumers shopping on the site can easily identify any Certified Acura Vehicle that had only one previous owner. For added peace of mind, complementary Carfax Vehicle History Reports are available with every certified vehicle listed, courtesy of Acura.

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February 16, 2008

Michael Madesen's Reservoir Dogs Cadillac Fails to Sell on eBay

Michael Madsen's star power was not enough to sell this vintage 1966 Cadillac DeVille, the vehicle used by his character Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs.

Bidding ended last night at $12,600, which did not meet the reserve, so no sale.

We kind of find this hard to believe, as counting Mr. Madsen, the car's cinematic heritage and the Caddoo itself, it really hits the trifecta of celebrity car power. The actor was also throwing in a personal meet and greet with photos, a signed edition of R-Dogs and an autograph on teh car itself -- and no one was willing to bid more than 12.6?

After the jump, Mr. Madsen's description of the car and extras -- warning ALL CAPS ahead!

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February 14, 2008

The Repo Man is Going to Have a Busy Year

The number of repossessed vehicles is expected to hit 1.6 million in 2008, according to an economist for auto auction company Manheim.

This year is predicted to see 10% rise in vehicle repos, which would be a third higher than 10 years ago, says Thomas Webb, chief economist for a unit of Atlanta-based Manheim. The increase comes atop a 10% rise in repos last year.

For those of you looking for work, repo man looks to be a growing field.

Selling Used Cars Can Be Deadly Business

A part-time New York used car dealer has been acquitted for plotting to murder a rival dealer, according to Newsday.

Matthew Silberzweig allegedly told an FBI informant he was willing to spend ten grand to kill Barry Weisman, but the threat was never recorded, leading to the acquittal. Still, it's probably not a good idea to mess with guys that move metal!

February 11, 2008

Dealer Group: 2008 sales will drop below 16 million

SAN FRANCISCO -- Sales of new-cars and light trucks will drop below 16 million units in 2008, says Paul Taylor, chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA).

"The economy will improve in the second half of 2008 to help reach sales of 15.7 million units of light vehicles," Taylor said.

Taylor reported that slow growth for the U.S. economy will continue in the first half of 2008, yielding weak light vehicle sales through the first six months of 2008.

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CarMax Says Some Vehicles Offer Much More Than Meets the Eye

RICHMOND, Va. -- American consumers have a tendency to be drawn to cars with smooth, sleek designs, bold colors and engines with a lot of horsepower, but CarMax, Inc. the nation's largest retailer of used cars, says there are many other vehicles on the market that deserve a second look.

"People often overlook some of the best features that a vehicle has to offer merely because it looks different than the most popular cars on the road," said Mark Simmons, Purchasing Manager in San Diego, California.

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February 8, 2008

GM to Sell Used Vehicles on eBay Motors

DETROIT – GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry’s top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand, announced it has reached an agreement to collaborate in a variety of areas with eBay Motors, the Internet's largest marketplace for buying and selling all things automotive, to support the 3,900-plus GM Certified Used Vehicles dealers in the U.S.

As a first step, GM Certified Used Vehicles commits to list their entire national inventory on eBay Motors at no cost to dealers.

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Chrysler Begins 2008 With Record Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Chrysler LLC today reported that its Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge dealers sold a new monthly sales record of 9,783 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPOV) in January 2008, a 7 percent increase from 2007 sales of 9,106 units.

For the month, Chrysler brand sales rose 6 percent to 3,116 units, while the Jeep and Dodge brand each rose 8 percent to 2,435 units and 4,232 units, respectively. Vehicles starting 2008 with sales gains include the Chrysler PT Cruiser up 24 percent; the Jeep Wrangler up 22 percent and the Dodge Ram pickup truck up 13 percent.

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January 31, 2008

Chrysler Expands Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Chrysler LLC recently announced a plan to expand its Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) program eligibility to all qualifying Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge dealers in the U.S. Previously, this program was limited only to the automaker's Five Star(R) dealers.

"We are pleased to announce the extension of our Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle program to all qualifying Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge U.S. dealers," said Darryl Jackson, Chrysler Vice President - U.S. Sales.

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January 23, 2008

CarMax Named One of the '100 Best Companies to Work For' for Fourth Time

RICHMOND, Va. -- CarMax, the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has been named by FORTUNE magazine as one of its 2008 "100 Best Companies to Work For." This is the fourth consecutive year CarMax has been named to the prestigious list. CarMax ranks No. 46 on the list for 2008, which is up from a ranking of No. 88 in 2007.

The list and related stories appear in the February 4 issue of FORTUNE, available on newsstands January 28 and at http://www.fortune.com/ on January 22.

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January 19, 2008

Rare 1990 Mercedes Race to be Auctioned Next Week

MIAMI -- A significant piece of Mercedes-Benz racing history, the rare 1990 Sauber-Mercedes C-11, will be auctioned to the highest bidder on January 29, 2008 in Miami at the law firm of Hunton & Williams LLP.

The vintage car was recently restored by Rocketsports, Inc., one of the racing world’s leaders in engine design and construction, and is racetrack ready.

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January 17, 2008

Top Ten Vehicle Features

RICHMOND, Va. – One month after the launch of expanded online vehicle search capabilities, CarMax reports the top ten vehicle features searched for on its website in December.

“People told us that generally they know the options that are important to them, but often don’t know which vehicle makes and models offer them,” said Ann Yauger, director of carmax.com. “Now that people are able to search by feature, it’s interesting to see what they are looking for most frequently.” Yauger continued, “People want new technologies and we see that reflected with navigation systems ranking higher than ABS brakes and cruise control.”

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January 10, 2008

John Schneider to Auction Off General Lee

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- John Schneider (the original "Bo Duke") will auction off his General Lee, the popular muscle car from "The Dukes of Hazard" movies and TV show, at the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company's 37th Annual Collector Car Event from January 12-20 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

At the auction Schneider's 1969 Dodge Charger Coupe, along with other cars from the stars, will be sold at no reserve.

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Barrett-Jackson Event Returns to Speed Channel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- One of the most anticipated yearly programming features on SPEED, the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event and auction, returns this January with 39 hours of LIVE coverage through six days from Scottsdale, Ariz.

Five hours of early auction coverage begin on Jan. 15 through Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. On Jan. 18 and Jan. 19, 10 hours of live coverage begins each day at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, with another four hours slated for Jan. 20 starting at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT.

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January 9, 2008

Chrysler Posts Record Certified Pre-Owned Sales in 2007

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Posting its sixth consecutive year of sales growth, Chrysler LLC reported that its Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealers sold 122,028 Certified Pre-owned Vehicles (CPOV) year-to-date in 2007, a 5 percent increase from 2006 sales of 116,577 units.

For the year, Chrysler brand sales increased 2 percent to 39,924 units; Jeep brand sales jumped 12 percent to 31,388 units and Dodge brand sales rose 2 percent to 50,716 units.

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January 8, 2008

New spark plug improves horsepower, mpg for older muscle cars

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Enerpulse, Inc. has released its Pulstar model CB1 pulse plug designed for pre-1996 Ford and General Motors cars and light duty trucks.

Pulstar holds eight U.S. and foreign patents and pulse plugs were developed as a drop-in replacement for all spark plugs, including so-called high performance spark plugs.

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January 7, 2008

Taking Over a Car Lease is the Affordable Way to Shop for Cars

MIAMI -- Still a hidden secret to millions, car shoppers can find incredible savings on vehicles available through lease transfer. Thousands of leased cars with pre-paid mileage or "equity" are often made available because the original lessee needs a way out of the lease early.

At the time of purchase, the lessee will often prepay for mileage on the leased car, or make a significant down payment resulting in a lower monthly payment. For a variety of reasons, the original lessee often needs to escape that lease contract early.

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January 3, 2008

GM Pre-Owned Offers Low Finance Rate on Select Vehicles

DETROIT - GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, today announced a new nationwide GMAC rate incentive program on select GM Certified Used Vehicles, including GMC Envoy, Chevrolet Malibu, Impala and Trailblazer models.

The new rate incentive offer, effective January 3, 2008, through March 31, 2008, provides well-qualified GM Certified Used Vehicles buyers with 2.9% APR financing for terms up to 48 months or 3.9% APR financing for terms up to 60 months from GMAC Financial Services on 2003-2008 models of Chevrolet Malibu, Impala and Trailblazer and GMC Envoy purchased from participating GM Certified Used Vehicles dealers.

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GM Reports 323,453 December Deliveries

DETROIT - GM dealers in the United States delivered 323,453 vehicles in December, down 5 percent compared with a year ago. With 257,469 retail vehicle deliveries, retail sales for the month were up 1.5 percent.

GM delivered 3.87 million vehicles in 2007, down 6 percent compared with 2006. GM's retail market share is anticipated to be flat for the year, with daily rental share down significantly, as planned.

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Porsche Reports Best-Ever Annual Sales in U.S.

ATLANTA -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced December sales of 2,891 units in the United States.

With December's results, total 2007 U.S. sales reached 34,693, exceeding 2006 record-breaking sales of 34,227, and marking the fourth year in a row Porsche has enjoyed record sales.

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December 29, 2007

GM Certified Used Vehicles Provide Peace of Mind

Since 1997, GM Certified Used Vehicles, the automotive industry’s top-selling certified pre-owned brand, has given consumers a third alternative to new vehicle and traditional used vehicle purchases.

The GM Certified Used Vehicles program’s popularity is a direct result of its ability to simplify and take the guesswork out of buying a used car, giving consumers added confidence and peace of mind.

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December 18, 2007

GM to List National Certified Used Inventory on AutoMercado

DETROIT – GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry’s top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand, announced it has reached an agreement to list all GM Certified Used Vehicles on AutoMercado.com, the industry’s first 100% all-Spanish language automotive listings website.

GM Certified is the first manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand to provide all-Spanish language listings for its entire national inventory on AutoMercado.com.

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December 13, 2007

Barrett-Jackson’s Greatest Collector Car Auction Ever

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- In just 30 days, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company will kick off their 37th Annual Collector Car Event with the finest selection of vehicles in their legendary history.

Shelbys and Stingrays, Rolls Royces and Road Runners, ‘Cudas and Caddies and Bel Airs and Benzes will join comeback classics, concepts from Italy, customs from Barris and cars from the stars to be sold at No Reserve on Jan. 12-20, 2008, in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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December 6, 2007

Chrysler Partners with ADESA to Benefit Used Vehicle Dealers

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Chrysler LLC Remarketing and ADESA, a leading provider of auctions and related services for North America's automotive industry, recently announced a new partnership. ADESA will now host the automaker's new Chrysler Direct used vehicle Web site, www.chryslerdirect.com.

Formally branded as DC Direct, Chrysler Direct is Chrysler Remarketing's online venue for Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge franchised dealers. Utilizing this site, these dealers can view and purchase Chrysler's used vehicle fleet portfolio of products prior to these vehicles being offered to dealers at company closed auctions. Chrysler's affiliated auction network includes ADESA, Manheim and several independent auction houses.

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November 29, 2007

‘33 Duesenberg and ‘08 Concept ‘Cuda on the Auction Block

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The drive toward the 37th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event on Jan. 12-20, 2008, in Scottsdale, Ariz., continues to accelerate as company officials prepare the most impressive offering in the auction’s storied history.

Recent additions to the world-class lineup include a pristine 1933 Duesenberg J Dual Cowl Phaeton (Lot #1311) and a street-ripping 2008 Concept ‘Cuda (Lot #1323.1). Both will cross the block during SPEED’s live primetime coverage on Saturday.

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