CARY, N.C. — Topping the charts as the leading story this past week at AutoRemarketing.com was news about OPENLANE not only naming a new top executive but also highlighting its recent strong sales performance.

Readers also wanted to know what NADA Used Car Guide and CNW Research had to say about the future used-vehicle market.

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

1. OPENLANE Names President; Hits Record Sales in March, 1Q

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Roughly seven months after announcing that Clive Kinross would be stepping down from his post as president of the company, OPENLANE officially named his replacement. Appointed on Tuesday as president, effective immediately …

2. What's in Store for Used-Vehicle Market?

WASHINGTON, D.C., and BANDON, Ore. — Although used-vehicle prices maintained their hike during March and high values seem likely to stick around, a few factors on the new-car side could …

3. Toyota Responds to NHTSA Fine Over Sticky Pedals

WASHINGTON, D.C., and TORRANCE, Calif. — The turmoil surrounding accelerators in recalled Toyota vehicles took another dramatic turn on Monday. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood made known plans to level a steep fine against the automaker. LaHood indicated that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking the maximum civil penalty of …

4. GM Says It Makes Progress in Growth Plan; Core Brands Up for Sixth Straight Month

DETROIT — General Motors' revamped strategy appears to be paying off, as the automaker's four core brands reported a 43.3-percent sales upswing in March compared to the prior-year period, marking the sixth consecutive month that …

5. Marchionne Addresses Dealer Reinstatements at NADA/IHS Insight Forum

NEW YORK — As Sergio Marchionne, chief executive officer of Chrysler, took to the stage on Wednesday for the NADA/IHS Global Insight Automotive Forum in New York, he said the important role that dealers play in his company's reconstruction cannot be overstated …

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