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CARY, N.C. — Readers went to AutoRemarketing.com to learn the specifics of Urban Science's report about the number of dealerships that closed during the first half of 2010.

The latest developments shared by Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana also sparked a significant amount of reader interest.

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

1. Urban Science: More Than 250 Dealers Close First Half of Year

DETROIT — Apparently, 258 dealers closed this year from January through July 1, according to Urban Science. While still a significant number, it's nowhere close to …

2. Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana Rolls Out New Customer Service Center

CARMEL, Ind. — Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana this week announced a new customer service center and said this new facility is geared to offer stronger service for the company's dealer base and auction partners. DSC's chief executive officer indicated …

3. GM, Ford Outshine Competition in Latest Satisfaction Index

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Though customers aren't as satisfied with auto brands as they were a ear ago, domestics proved to be a bright spot in the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index released Tuesday. In fact, it was the first time that …

4. Is Whitacre's Move to Shift Reins to New Exec a Step Toward IPO?

DETROIT — It appears General Motors is taking care of its chief executive succession plan to have a solid team in place in preparation for its initial public offering. Not long after reporting second-quarter net income of $1.3 billion on Thursday morning, GM revealed that Ed Whitacre is …

5. Kontos: Strong CPO Sales Lift Wholesale Outlook for Late-Model Vehicles

CARMEL, Ind. — Softer sales on the retail side of the used market kept overall wholesale demand down in July, but because of the robust certified pre-owned retail segment, the wholesale outlook for late-model used units looks to be …

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