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Flint Auto Auction
Named
General Motors Auction of the Year for 2nd Straight Year
For
the second year running, General Motors has recognized the Flint Auto
Auction as winner of its most prestigious honor for its auction
partners --- the Auction of the Year Award. Flint Auto Auction was
recognized out of 40 GM Sponsored Auctions across the country for its
outstanding performance, quality and service on behalf of GM. In GM's
auction standings for 2008, Flint Auto Auction tied with ADESA Fargo
for the top honor. This is the first time in the 25 years of
presenting this award that General Motors recognized two auctions.
The
Flint Auto Auction received its award on Thursday, March 12, 2009 from
Mark Mathews, director, GM, Rental and Used Vehicle Activities.
"I
am pleased to present this award to John Luce and Bill Williams,
co-owners of Flint Auto Auction," said Mathews. "This award
emphasizes the essential role auctions play in the movement of our
vehicles. Flint Auto Auction has given us superb examples of quality
products and excellence. They serve as a role model for other GM
Sponsored Auctions striving to improve their efforts in
reconditioning, repairs and presentation of GM's used vehicles to our
dealers."
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Sharing the
moment at the GM Award Presentation Ceremony at Flint Auto
Auction are (l to r) Lawrence Cubitt ( General Manager,
Flint A/A), Don Reed (GM), Angie Kvasnica (GM Account Mgr.,
Flint A/A, ), Dan Kennedy (GM), Mark Mathews (GM), Bill
Williams (Flint A/A President), John Luce (Flint A/A Vice
President), Ron Vargo (GM Remarketing Specialist), and Patrick
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Flint
Auto Auction sold over 9,200 vehicles in 2008 at GM
Sponsored Auctions. Since joining the program in 2001, the auction has
regularly placed among the top 10 auctions in the U.S. In 2008, it
also earned GM's monthly award for Overall Achievement an
unprecedented five times.
"The
results speak for themselves. Flint Auto Auction earned the
distinction of co-winner of the GM Auction of the Year Award by being
one of two best performing auction sites, consistently exceeding our
dealer's needs," remarked Dan Kennedy, GM national sales
manager. "They sold more than 9,200 vehicles in 2008 and were
recognized among the top 10 performing auctions in the country month
after month. The Flint team consistently provided quality products
along with innovative ideas and services in a challenging environment.
This prestigious award is well-deserved by the entire Flint Auto
Auction team."
"We
are excited to receive this recognition from General Motors,"
said Luce. "It is a distinct honor for everyone at Flint and we
are proud to have a great team that provides top-notch repairs and
outstanding customer service."
Williams
added, "Our partnership with GM has made our auctions a success
and we look forward to continuing our collaborative relationship for
many years to come."
About
Flint Auto Auction
Flint Auto Auction is a member of ServNet, a premier group of
independent auto auctions from across the United States, and has been
serving dealers since 1953. Located north of the Detroit metropolitan
area, Flint Auto Auction serves dealers in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois and beyond. In addition to dealer auctions, the auction also
provides reconditioning, body and mechanical repair, marshaling and
inspection services. More information on Flint Auto Auction can be
found at www.flintaa.com.
About
GM Sponsored Auctions
General Motors has been a major participant in the growth of the
auction industry over the last two decades. In 1983, GM used 10
auctions with sales of nearly 20,000 used vehicles. Today GM
redistributes used, off-lease and off-rent vehicles through GM dealers
with the help of 40 GM Sponsored Auctions across the U.S. This
provides value not only for GM, but also provides a source that makes
available high-quality used vehicles for GM dealers.
About
General Motors
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), one of the world's largest
automakers, was founded in 1908, and today manufactures cars and
trucks in 34 countries. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM
employs 244,500 people in every major region of the world, and sells
and services vehicles in some 140 countries. In 2008, GM sold 8.35
million cars and trucks globally under the following brands: Buick,
Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac,
Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's largest national market is the
United States, followed by China, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada,
Russia and Germany. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in
vehicle safety, security and information services. More information on
GM can be found at www.gm.com.
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