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ADESA Miami
Grand Opening!!

ADESA Miami General Manager Frank Ormento (left) seen with
Insurance Auto Auctions General Manager Robby Knapp (right).

Hundreds of buyers and sellers attended the Grand Opening of ADESA Miami, along with Regional Executives. ADESA Miami’s sale runs every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Location: 12700 NW 42 Ave. Ph (786) 515-2500.

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Toyota Halts US Sales Of Camry And Seven Other Models
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Prius No. 1 In Japan Sales As Green Interest Grows
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