CARY, N.C. — Recapping AutoRemarketing.com's most-read stories for the week, news about a pair of industry veterans launching American Auto Auction Group drew plenty of attention.

Also catching readers' eyes was a story explaining how authorities broke up an alleged auto theft ring in Indiana.

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

1. American Auto Auction Group Debuts

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Two well-known industry veterans have joined together to launch American Auto Auction Group. The company is headed up by …

2. Five Indicted in Ind. for Alleged Auto Theft Ring

INDIANAPOLIS — Following their arrests after a seven-month investigation by federal, state and local authorities, five alleged members of an auto theft ring have …

3. Black Book: Auction Prices Show Surprising Drop

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Although the first two weeks of auction sales in 2010 showed an upswing in activity and attendance, as well as a few pockets of interest and bidding gains, there was a "somewhat surprising" decline in …

4. Bell: Leasing to Show Uptick?

IRVINE, Calif. — While the industry's lease penetration rates haven't been at their typical 20- to 22-percent levels and might not necessarily return to the "high-flying days," Kelley Blue Book's James Bell suggested that …

5. TrueCar Names Most Heavily Discounted Vehicles, More

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — During this time of year, when the auto market is in the midst of a traditionally slow season and automakers are less apt to offer incentives, dealers are often more inclined to …

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