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CARY, N.C. — With more than half of 2010 gone, readers of AutoRemarketing.com wanted to know what industry trends and analysis Manheim's Tom Webb revealed in his mid-year report.

Also drawing plenty of reader interest this past week was an announcement about the National Automobile Dealers Association convention keynote speakers.

The top five stories from AutoRemarketing.com this week are:

1. Manheim Uncovers 2010 Trends in Mid-Year Market Report

ATLANTA — Wholesale pricing had been on an upward trajectory ever since the first quarter of 2009, but hit somewhat of a limit after …

2. NADA Unveils Keynote Speakers for Annual Convention

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Delivering one of the keynote addresses at the National Automobile Dealers Association Convention & Expo in February will be …

3. Which Websites Do New-Vehicle Shoppers Use Most?

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — J.D. Power and Associates believes 77 percent of new-vehicle buyers use the Internet during the shopping process. So which websites do these potential buyers use the most? Turns out, more than …

4. Manheim Unveils Program to Move Nissan, Infiniti Off-Lease Units

ATLANTA — Manheim announced a new partnership with Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. and Infiniti Financial Services to remarket off-lease vehicles, which are better known to dealers as "grounded" units. The new program unveiled this week is designed to harness …

5. Dollar Thrifty Responds to Avis Bid, Predicts Record Profitability

TULSA, Okla. — In addition to announcing that his company is on pace to hit record profits this year, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group's chief executive officer also publicly responded to Avis Budget Group's recent bid to acquire the company. Scott Thompson said the company looks favorably on the offer, with one or two big hitches …

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