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The Top 10 OE Stories of 2009

This week, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews (AMN) is pleased to present the sixth annual Year in Review series.

This year, rather than reviewing what we felt were the most important news items in 2009 we instead bring you the news that you and your fellow AMN readers found to be most compelling. Consider it democracy in action — with every click of the mouse being equal to a vote.

Each afternoon this week we will present the top 10 news items from one of the top five most popular news categories on the AMN Web site.

1
GM Looking to Buy Back Some Delphi Plants
2
1-800-Radiator Announces Full Line Support for GM and Chrysler for the Next 10 Years
3

It’s Official: Delphi Sells Steering Business Back to GM

4
White House Says Chrysler to File for Bankruptcy
5
ACDelco No Longer Up for Sale
6

House Votes to Reinstate GM, Chrysler Dealerships

7
Delphi/GM Deal Shot Down by U.S. Treasury Department
8
Repairers Say Detroit Three’s Troubles Could Affect Parts Pricing, Availability
9

Ford’s Aftermarket Catalog Team Signs With Illumaware

10

GM Takes 38 Dealers to Court

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