CARY, N.C. — The leading story this past week at AutoRemarketing.com shared a lengthy analysis from KAR Auction Services' Jim Hallett that not only discussed his company's quarterly performance, but also examined the entire industry.

Also stirring plenty of interest was a story that delved into Kelley Blue Book's Automotive Brand Indicator.

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

1. Hallett Puts KAR's 1Q Performance into Industry-Wide Perspective

CARMEL, Ind. — KAR Auction Services chief executive officer Jim Hallett tried to tie together how the company performed financially with how the industry as a whole behaved in the first quarter. As a result during a quarterly conference call Thursday, Hallett shared a positive outlook for …

2. Which Auto Make Has Highest Brand Strength?

IRVINE, Calif. — Toyota has apparently been knocked off the top of Kelley Blue Book's Automotive Brand Indicator, which gauges …

3. How Has the '09 Turmoil Impacted the Auto Industry?

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Experian Automotive attempted to look beyond the major industry headlines of 2009 such as automaker bankruptcies and Cash for Clunkers and share other intriguing trends coming to the forefront. A topic that kept returning by Webinar presenter Jeffrey Anderson was how much …

4. Webb: Second Straight Month of Record-High Wholesale Index

ATLANTA — Amid widespread wholesale gains, the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index in April hit a record level for the second consecutive time and showed an increase for the …

5. New GM Named at ADESA Houston, IAA to Offer Big Bad Bike Sales

CARMEL, Ind. — A new general manager for ADESA Houston was announced on Friday. The new executive took over the position immediately. Shifting over to the role from ADESA Dallas is …

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