CARY, N.C. — General Motors' announcements regarding its succession plans for its chief executive officer and chairman positions continue what has been a very busy period for the automaker.

In fact, two of the top five most-read stories on AutoRemarketing.com this week — including the No. 1 article — dealt with some of the moves GM has made recently.

The top story on the site this week recapped a speech from current GM chairman and chief executive officer at the CAR Management Briefing Seminars, a big part of which honed in on the automaker's changed decision-making strategy.

Then coming in at No. 3 was an article about GM's new dealership network.

The complete top five is as follows:

1. GM Chief: We're Making Smart Decisions & Making Them Fast

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The General Motors of today is a faster-moving organization that doesn't waste time in making prudent decisions, the company's chairman and chief executive officer claims. In fact, the automaker puts …

2. Which Brands Generate Most Consideration from Shoppers?

IRVINE, Calif. — Which brand edged out Nissan to join the list of top-five most considered brands? According to Kbb.com, the answer is …

3. GM Announces New Dealership Network Numbers

DETROIT — In June, General Motors had 6,049 dealerships selling eight brands, with 87 brand combinations. After the arbitration process and Letters of Intent were sent out, the automaker says the new, smaller dealer network will be much simpler with about …

4. KAR CEO: Dealer Initiatives Driving Consignments, Results Up from '09

CARMEL, Ind. — KAR Auction Services chief executive officer Jim Hallett had a positive tone toward the company's second-quarter performance, calling the period …

5. Webb: After Months of Sky-High Index, Decline Continues

ATLANTA — After months of soaring auction prices, the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index is finally showing a continued break in growth. The reading for July came in at …

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