DETROIT –

With the names of the fourth quarter winners to be revealed shortly, GM Remarketing shared with Auto Remarketing on Monday a quarter-by-quarter breakdown of the auctions recognized for strong operational performance in 2011.

The GM Sponsored Auctions Operational award is doled out each quarter to one auction per region, with the following criteria considered in determining a winner: vehicle repair and reconditioning, dealers’ purchasing activity, vehicle throughput, sales volumes, as well as percentage of older inventory.

“The GM Sponsored Auctions Operational awards signify optimal performance and we are delighted to honor our auctions for their outstanding accomplishments each quarter,” explained Dan Kennedy, manager of GM Remarketing. “In addition to fostering healthy competition, a key benefit for nationwide GM Sponsored Auctions is the establishment of successful practices and case studies.”

The following is a quarter-by-quarter breakdown of the winners:

Q1
Northeast Region – Bel Air Auto Auction
Southeast Region – ADESA Sarasota
North Central Region – ADESA Minneapolis
South Central Region – ADESA Dallas
Western Region – ADESA Phoenix

Q2
Northeast Region – ADESA Boston
Southeast Region – ADESA Atlanta
North Central Region – Greater Rockford Auto Auction
South Central Region – Mid South Auto Auction and ABC St. Louis
Western Region – ADESA  Phoenix

Q3
Northeast Region – Bel Air Auto Auction
Southeast Region – Greensboro Auto Auction
North Central Region – Greater Rockford Auto Auction
South Central Region – ADESA Dallas
Western Region – Brasher’s Idaho Auto Auction

Editor’s note: Stay tuned to Auto Remarketing for the announcement of fourth-quarter winners.