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NewsFebruary 9, 2004

Six Independent Auctions Team Up with Donlen to Support Local Charity

Donlen Corporation and six independent auto auctions have teamed up with the goal of raising $25,000 this March for the “One Step At A Time” camp – a summer camp in Lake Geneva, WI, that provides positive, safe and fun experiences for children with cancer or leukemia.

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NewsJanuary 26, 2004

In Memoriam: Berge “Duke” Tookman: 1926-2004

Berge Garen Tookman, known as "Duke", passed away on Jan. 21, 2004 in Cleveland. He was 77. Tookman started his automotive career in 1949 with Southeast Chevrolet, a Cleveland dealership owned by Tony LaRiche. He became general sales manager of Southeast Chevrolet at the age of 22.

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NewsJanuary 26, 2004

In Memoriam: Berge “Duke” Tookman: 1926-2004

Berge Garen Tookman, known as "Duke", passed away on Jan. 21, 2004 in Cleveland. He was 77. Tookman started his automotive career in 1949 with Southeast Chevrolet, a Cleveland dealership owned by Tony LaRiche. He became general sales manager of Southeast Chevrolet at the age of 22.

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NewsJanuary 19, 2004

UK Cell Phone Ban While Driving Triggers Traffic Hazards as Drivers Pull Over for Calls

A ban on the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving is causing a safety crisis on Britain's roads as motorists, including fleet drivers, put their lives in danger by attempting to stop and answer calls, Fleet News, a UK fleet publication reported on January 14.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2004

Honda To Introduce V-6 Accord Hybrid and Honda-Developed Fuel Cell Stack

Honda Motor Co., Ltd., President and CEO Takeo Fukui announced on Jan. 5 plans to advance the company’s development and application of environmental technologies with the following actions:

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NewsDecember 22, 2003

Smart Bridges and Roads to Become More Common

Though still unfinished, the 1,000-foot span over the Monongahela River at Star City is already loaded with 770 sensors, 28 data-collection boxes and a central unit called the brain. Together, they make up what engineer Shamir Shoukry says is the smartest bridge in the world. According to a story in the Associated Press on December 16.

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NewsDecember 22, 2003

Company Driver Using Cell Phone Gets Jail Time for Fatal Accident in UK

A company vehicle driver who caused a fatal accident after making a series of phone calls on his hand-held mobile phone while driving has been jailed for five years, according to Fleet News, a UK fleet publication.

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NewsDecember 17, 2003

M&I Dealer Finance, Inc., Remarkets Off-Lease Vehicles with AutoTradeCenter

AutoTradeCenter, Inc. (ATC) recently announced the online remarketing of off-lease vehicles from M&I Dealer Finance, Inc. (M&I), a financial services corporation headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., on ATC’s Open Auction platform. The program is scheduled for rollout this month.

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NewsDecember 17, 2003

M&I Dealer Finance, Inc., Remarkets Off-Lease Vehicles with AutoTradeCenter

AutoTradeCenter, Inc. (ATC) recently announced the online remarketing of off-lease vehicles from M&I Dealer Finance, Inc. (M&I), a financial services corporation headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., on ATC’s Open Auction platform. The program is scheduled for rollout this month.

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NewsDecember 1, 2003

UK Bans Use of Handheld Cell Phones While Driving

On December 1, a ban on using handheld mobile phones while driving has come into force in the UK, according to the BBC. Drivers are asked to turn off their phones while driving, and pull over if they need to make or receive a call.

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