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CARY, N.C. — Dealers and other industry executives went to AutoRemarketing.com to learn more about the ongoing debate in the U.S. Senate over sweeping financial reform.

A story detailing vigorous stances taken by the White House and the National Automobile Dealers Association particularly caught readers' attention.

The latest analysis from ADESA's Tom Kontos also was a story of high interest.

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

1. NADA Takes Issue with Obama's Stance on Brownback Amendment

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Debate over creation of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection intensified as the U.S. Senate neared a vote to consider an amendment many argue is paramount to sustaining current dealer operations nationwide. Late Wednesday, the White House joined …

2. Kontos: Less Appealing Used-Retail Prices Impact Wholesale Movements

CARMEL, Ind. — Though April's wholesale prices were up more than 7 percent from year-ago figures, the month-over-month gains slowed down due to …

3. What Factor Most Heavily Influences Car Buyers' Decisions?

ROCHESTER, Mich. — When looking at the factors that ultimately lead consumers to buy a vehicle, the biggest positive influence on a car buyer's decision is …

4. Dealer Associations to Join Senator for Brownback Amendment Push

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback is planning to stand with leadership of the American International Automobile Dealers Association, the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers and the National Automobile Dealers Association this (Wednesday) afternoon at the Capitol for a press conference. The Kansas Republican is uniting with the dealership associations to …

5. Westlake Reveals First-Ever Quarterly Auction Rankings

LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial Services debuted its inaugural quarterly ranking of top-performing auction partners on Wednesday. Taking the No. 1 spot for the first quarter was …

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