Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - (Page 32) 32 • JULY 28, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS AUCTIONS 800-388-1800 Acura July 30 — Manheim Central Florida, Orlando, Fla. Aug. 7 — Manheim Nevada, Las Vegas; Manheim Pennsylvania, Manheim, Pa. Ford Motor Co. July 28 — Manheim Georgia, Atlanta July 29 — Kansas City Auto Auction, Kansas City, Mo.; ADESA Phoenix, Chandler, Ariz.; Manheim Seattle, Kent, Wash.; Manheim Pittsburgh, Cranberry Township, Pa. July 30 — Manheim Dallas Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas; ADESA Indianapolis, Plainfield, Ind.; Manheim Southern California, Fontana, Calif.; Manheim San Antonio, San Antonio July 31 — Manheim Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Fla.; Manheim Pennsylvania, Manheim, Pa.; Manheim Minneapolis, Maple Grove, Minn.; Manheim St. Louis, Bridgeton, Mo. Lexus Financial Services July 29 — Manheim Orlando, Ocoee, Fla. July 30 — Manheim Milwaukee, Caledonia, Wis.; Manheim San Francisco Bay, Hayward, Calif. Aug. 1 — ADESA Los Angeles, Mira Loma, Calif. Aug. 5 — Manheim Orlando, Ocoee, Fla. Aug. 6 — Manheim South Seattle, Kent, Wash. Aug. 7 — Manheim Arizona, Tolleson, Ariz.; Manheim Pennsylvania, Manheim, Pa. American Honda Finance Corp. July 29 — ADESA Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Mo.; Manheim Detroit, Carleton, Mich. July 30 — ADESA Washington, D.C., Dulles, Va.; Manheim New Jersey, Bordentown, N.J. July 31 — Manheim Southern California, Fontana, Calif.; Manheim Chicago, Matteson, Ill.; ADESA Dallas, Mesquite, Texas; Manheim Atlanta, Red Oak, Ga.; ADESA Lexington, Lexington, Ky. Aug. 1 — ADESA Long Island, Yaphank, N.Y.; ADESA Boston, Framingham, Mass. Aug. 5 — ADESA Golden Gate, Tracy, Calif.; ABC Minneapolis, Dayton, Minn.; Manheim Orlando, Ocoee, Fla.; ADESA TriState Auto Auction, Cicero, N.Y.; Southern Auto Auction, East Windsor, Conn. Aug. 7 — Complete Auto Service, Marysville, Ohio; ADESA Charlotte, Charlotte, N.C. Aug. 8 — Manheim Pennsylvania, Manheim, Pa. Mercedes-Benz Financial July 30 — Manheim Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Fla.; ADESA Phoenix, Chandler, Ariz. July 31 — Manheim Riverside, Riverside, Calif. Aug. 5 — Manheim Dallas Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas Aug. 6 — ADESA Washington, D.C., Dulles, Va.; Manheim Seattle, Kent, Wash. Aug. 7 — Manheim Pennsylvania, Manheim, Pa.; Manheim Nevada, Las Vegas General Motors July 28 — Manheim Houston, Houston July 29 — ADESA Birmingham, Moody, Ala.; Columbus Fair Auto Auction, Obetz, Ohio; Manheim Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City; Manheim Minnesota, Shakopee, Minn.; Manheim Utah, West Bountiful, Utah; Southern Auto Auction, East Windsor, Conn. July 30 — ADESA Memphis, Memphis, Tenn.; Flint Auto Auction, Flint, Mich.; Manheim Portland, Portland, Ore.; Manheim Statesville, Statesville, N.C. July 31 — ADESA Golden Gate, Tracy, Calif.; ADESA Shreveport, Shreveport, La.; Manheim Arena Illinois, Bolingbrook, Ill.; Manheim Denver, Aurora, Colo.; Manheim Nashville, Mount Juliet, Tenn.; State Line Auto Auction, Waverly, N.Y. Aug. 4 — Manheim Orlando, Ocoee, Fla. Aug. 5 — ADESA Phoenix, Chandler, Ariz.; Manheim Dallas, Dallas; Manheim Milwaukee, Caledonia, Wis.; Manheim Omaha, Omaha, Neb.; Manheim Pennsylvania, Manheim, Pa. Aug. 6 — ADESA Indianapolis, Plainfield, Ind.; ADESA Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Mo.; Brasher’s Idaho Auto Auction, Boise, Idaho; Manheim Atlanta, Red Oak, Ga.; Manheim Baltimore-Washington, Elkridge, Md.; Manheim Darlington, Darlington, S.C.; Manheim Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Miss.; Manheim New Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M.; Manheim Southern California, Fontana, Calif. Aug. 7 — ADESA Boston, Framingham, Mass.; ADESA Tri-State Auto Auction, Fargo, N.D.; ADESA Seattle, Auburn, Wash.; Manheim Detroit, Carleton, Mich.; Manheim St Louis, Bridgeton, Mo.; Manheim Nevada, Las Vegas; Manheim Pittsburgh, Cranberry Township, Pa. Nissan Remarketing Services July 29 — ADESA Cincinnati Dayton, Franklin, Ohio; Manheim Colorado, Commerce City, Colo.; Manheim Riverside, Riverside, Calif. July 30 — ADESA Phoenix, Chandler, Ariz.; ADESA Washington, D.C., Dulles, Va.; Manheim Dallas, Dallas; Manheim Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach, Fla.; Manheim Kansas City, Kansas City, Mo.; Manheim Milwaukee, Caledonia, Wis.; Southern Auto Auction, East Windsor, Conn.; Manheim Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Fla. July 31 — ADESA New Jersey, Manville, N.J.; Manheim Chicago, Matteson, Ill.; Manheim Riverside, Riverside, Calif.; Manheim Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Fla. LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR RUN-OFF OF REMAINING PORTFOLIO OF VEHICLE SERVICE CONTRACTS. In re: Automotive Professionals, Inc., Debtor. ) ) ) Case No. 07-B-06720 Chapter 11 Audi Financial Services July 29 — Manheim Ohio, Grove City, Ohio July 30 — Manheim Central Florida, Orlando, Fla. July 31 — ABC Nashville, Old Hickory, Tenn.; Manheim Riverside, Riverside, Calif. Aug. 5 — Manheim Arena Illinois, Bolingbrook, Ill.; Manheim Dallas Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas; Manheim Toronto, Milton, Ontario Aug. 6 — ADESA Washington, D.C., Dulles, Va.; Manheim Hawaii, Honolulu Aug. 7 — Brasher’s Cascade Auto Auction, Wood Village, Ore.; Manheim Pennsylvania, Manheim, Pa. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL On April 13, 2007, Automotive Professionals, Inc. (the “Debtor” or “API”) filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division (the “Bankruptcy Court”). The case has been assigned to the Honorable Carol A. Doyle as Case No. 07-B-06720. On June 12, 2007, the Bankruptcy Court appointed Frances Gecker, an independent third party, to be the Chapter 11 Trustee for API (the “Chapter 11 Trustee”). Frances Gecker, the Chapter 11 Trustee, requests quotations from qualified insurance carriers, alone or in conjunction with an acceptable automobile warranty servicing company, to run-off approximately 74,500 extended warranty vehicle service contracts. A qualified insurance carrier must be rated (A-) or better by A.M. Best and Co. Proposals must be made in the format included in the Invitation for Bids package which contains instructions, a confidentiality agreement and due diligence material. Requests for bid packages and additional information may be directed in writing to: Steven Victor, Development Specialists, Inc. 70 W. Madison, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60602 (312) 263-4141 svictor@dsi.biz Additional information regarding the API bankruptcy case can be found online at www.apibankruptcy.com In order to be eligible, completed bids must be received by 4:00 P.M. CDT on August 18, 2008. A complete and acceptable run-off and servicing agreement will require the approval of the Bankruptcy Court. The Chapter 11 Trustee is not soliciting quotes from brokers. Chapter 11 Trustee for Automotive Professionals, Inc Frances Gecker Frank/Gecker LLP 325 North LaSalle Street, Suite 625 Chicago, Illinois 60654 (312) 276-1400 Attorney for Unsecured Creditors’ Committee Barry A. Chatz Arnstein & Lehr LLP 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1200 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 876-7100 Saab Financial Services Corp. July 30 — Southern Auto Auction, East Windsor, Conn.; Manheim Milwaukee, Caledonia, Wis. July 31 — Manheim Riverside, Riverside, Calif. Aug. 5 — ADESA Indianapolis, Plainfield, Ind.; Manheim Dallas Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas Aug. 6 — Manheim Denver, Aurora, Colo. Aug. 7 — Manheim Pennsylvania, Manheim, Pa. BMW Financial Services July 28 — Ohio Auto Auction, Grove City, Ohio July 29 — Ohio Auto Auction, Grove City, Ohio July 30 — West Palm Beach Auto Auction, West Palm Beach , Fla.; ADESA Phoenix, Chandler, Ariz. July 31 — Riverside Auto Auction, Riverside, Calif. Aug. 1 — ADESA Boston, Framingham, Mass. Aug. 6 — ADESA Washington, D.C., Dulles, Va.; Seattle Auto Auction, Kent, Wash.; Manheim Auto Auction, Manheim, Pa. Aug. 7 — Manheim Auto Auction, Manheim, Pa.; Nevada Auto Auction, Las Vegas Hyundai Motor America July 29 — Manheim Arena Illinois, Bolingbrook, Ill. July 30 — Manheim South Seattle, Kent, Wash.; Southern Auto Auction, East Windsor, Conn. Subaru of America Inc. July 29 — Manheim Arena Illinois, Bolingbrook, Ill. Aug. 6 — Manheim New Jersey, Bordentown, N.J. Aug. 7 — Manheim Denver, Aurora, Colo. Infiniti Remarketing Services July 29 — ADESA Cincinnati Dayton, Franklin, Ohio; Manheim Colorado, Commerce City, Colo.; Manheim Riverside, Riverside, Calif. July 30 — ADESA Phoenix, Chandler, Ariz.; ADESA Washington, D.C., Dulles, Va.; Manheim Dallas, Dallas; Manheim Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach, Fla.; Manheim Kansas City, Kansas City, Mo.; Manheim Milwaukee, Caledonia, Wis.; Southern Auto Auction, East Windsor, Conn.; Manheim Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Fla. July 31 — ADESA New Jersey, Manville, N.J.; Manheim Chicago, Matteson, Ill.; Manheim Riverside, Riverside, Calif.; Manheim Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Fla. Toyota Financial Services July 29 — Manheim Georgia, Atlanta; Manheim Orlando, Ocoee, Fla.; Manheim Statesville, Statesville, N.C. July 30 — Manheim Milwaukee, Caledonia, Wis.; Manheim San Francisco Bay, Hayward, Calif. July 31 — ADESA Dallas, Mesquite, Texas; ADESA Lexington, Lexington, Ky.; ADESA New Jersey, Manville, N.J.; Manheim Arizona, Tolleson, Ariz. Aug. 1 — ADESA Boston, Framingham, Mass.; ADESA Los Angeles, Mira Loma, Calif.; Manheim Pennsylvania, Manheim, Pa. Aug. 5 — Manheim Georgia, Atlanta; Manheim Orlando, Ocoee, Fla.; Manheim Statesville, Statesville, N.C. Aug. 6 — Manheim Kansas City, Kansas City, Mo.; Manheim South Seattle, Kent, Wash.; Manheim Metro Milwaukee, Caledonia, Wis. Aug. 7 — ADESA Dallas, Mesquite, Texas; ADESA New Jersey, Manville, N.J.; Manheim Arizona, Tolleson, Ariz. Aug. 8 — ADESA Boston, Framingham, Mass.; ADESA Los Angeles, Mira Loma, Calif.; Manheim Pennsylvania, Manheim, Pa. Chrysler Financial July 29 — ADESA Golden Gate, Tracy, Calif.; ADESA Indianapolis, Plainfield, Ind.; ADESA Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Mo.; ADESA Seattle, Auburn, Wash.; Manheim Arena Illinois, Bolingbrook, Ill.; Manheim Detroit, Carleton, Mich.; Manheim New England, North Dighton, Mass.; Manheim Orlando, Ocoee, Fla.; Manheim Philadelphia, Hatfield, Pa.; Manheim Riv http://www.gtauctions.com http://www.apibankruptcy.com http://autonews.com/classifieds
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Automotive News - July 28, 2008 Automotive News - July 28, 2008 A scared-stiff industry stomps on the brakes No-lease edict stuns Chrysler dealers Hummer: Bonuses, buyouts Amid the gloom, Mercury celebrates Ford banks on Mulally's small-car plan PACE awards open for innovative suppliers GM expands employee discount plan through July American Axle blames strike for big quarterly loss Mercedes expects U.S. sales to fall; B class may come in 2011 Chevy plans new U.S. subcompact by '11 GM or Reynolds? Dealers must decide now Ralph Kisiel Ghosn: It's wrong time for a new partner GM geniuses turned their auto dreams into realities Dealers fresh out of Mini Coopers Chrysler, Ford, Honda top NAACP report card GM alters bonus for dealers who outperform their region Automakers angle for Chrysler's idle engine plant Chrysler revokes franchises in Pa. Sonic-Mercedes case could allow big dealers to add stores Buick's new LaCrosse It's still true: Product is king Still a bad idea NHTSA's Nason is leaving some big jobs undone Don't advertise them until they're on sale Safety matters much more than mpg Chrysler's no 'fuel economy laggard' $4 gas won't turn the U.S. into Europe For Europeans, America still spells opportunity Challenges travel with OnStar to China Personnel Mexico sales rise 1.2% in June Picture this Europe's worst sales result? Toyota Kia spends big to launch Borrego Kia launches Borrego just as SUVs lose favor Detroit 3: Goodbye, bailouts Dealers Eaton: Supercharger sales will grow Fla. appeals panel overturns class status in Kia brake suit Audi certified push pays off Used-car rule goes to the shop for tuneup Big-truck prices take a tumble in June Automaker tax break piggybacks on mortgage bill Honda rides high in 2nd-quarter rankings Ford Credit takes a hit as truck values fall 100 years of the Tin Lizzie Lamborghini profit soars AutoNation net income falls GM names CFO for N.A. TI Automotive unit will move Mercedes to cut Ala. production Fleming was a consummate newspaperman Toyota plans to raise Prius output A dart for Smart Tesla gets good reviews at Bentley 422 hp — and, uh, easy at the pump Ford's 2nd qtr: The reddest ink ever Bill Gates joins the car-dealer club Detroit 3 should put Mini under the microscope What's a Gov. to drive? Automotive News - July 28, 2008 Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Hummer: Bonuses, buyouts (Page 1) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Hummer: Bonuses, buyouts (Page 2) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - American Axle blames strike for big quarterly loss (Page 3) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - GM or Reynolds? Dealers must decide now Ralph Kisiel (Page 4) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - GM or Reynolds? Dealers must decide now Ralph Kisiel (Page 5) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - GM alters bonus for dealers who outperform their region (Page 6) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - GM alters bonus for dealers who outperform their region (Page 7) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Buick's new LaCrosse (Page 8) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Buick's new LaCrosse (Page 9) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Buick's new LaCrosse (Page 10) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Buick's new LaCrosse (Page 11) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Chrysler's no 'fuel economy laggard' (Page 12) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Chrysler's no 'fuel economy laggard' (Page 13) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - For Europeans, America still spells opportunity (Page 14) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - For Europeans, America still spells opportunity (Page 15) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Personnel (Page 16) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Personnel (Page 17) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Picture this (Page 18) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Picture this (Page 19) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Europe's worst sales result? Toyota (Page 20) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Europe's worst sales result? Toyota (Page 21) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Detroit 3: Goodbye, bailouts (Page 22) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Dealers (Page 23) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Fla. appeals panel overturns class status in Kia brake suit (Page 24) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Fla. appeals panel overturns class status in Kia brake suit (Page 25) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Big-truck prices take a tumble in June (Page 26) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Big-truck prices take a tumble in June (Page 27) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Big-truck prices take a tumble in June (Page 28) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Big-truck prices take a tumble in June (Page 29) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Big-truck prices take a tumble in June (Page 30) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Big-truck prices take a tumble in June (Page 31) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Big-truck prices take a tumble in June (Page 32) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Honda rides high in 2nd-quarter rankings (Page 33) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - 100 years of the Tin Lizzie (Page 34) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Mercedes to cut Ala. production (Page 35) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Toyota plans to raise Prius output (Page 36) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - Toyota plans to raise Prius output (Page 37) Automotive News - July 28, 2008 - What's a Gov. to drive? 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