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KANSAS

            Randy and Becky Newberry have announced that they have taken over management of Bobby Lubbers Auto Group in Harper. The Newberrys are lifelong residents of Harper County and also own R&B Oil and Gas in Attica.

            Group 1 Automotive Inc., a Houston-based Fortune 500 automotive retailer, has purchased Baron BMW/Mini and sister franchise Baron Volkswagen in Merriam.

MISSOURI

            After 46 years of business in Appleton, City Knowles Auto Parts has closed its doors.

            A bill has been introduced in the Missouri legislature in Jefferson City that, if passed, would require used-car sellers to give buyers two days to cancel the sale. The Missouri Independent Automobile Dealers Association has made its opposition clear.  The bill would require car sellers to post a $100,000 surety bond and would also limit the number of dealer plates that could be issued to the state's car dealers. Current law requires car dealers to post a $25,000 bond for liability purposes. The Missouri Automotive Dealers Association, which includes franchised new-car dealerships, backs the bill. Sam Barbee, president and chief executive of the association, said state laws regulating car dealers need updating.

            A Jackson County jury on March 9 announced a $17 million judgment against American Family Mutual Insurance Co. in a class-action lawsuit over aftermarket auto parts.  The verdict came after a month-long trial and covered an estimated 315,000 Missouri residents who made claims for vehicle repairs between May 1990 and December 2004.

            Perkins Automotive Service has opened for business in Raymore. Perkins is an automotive repair facility that does everything from oil changes to major repairs. "Perkins Automotive Service understands that your automobile is one of your most important investments," said Owner Dwayne Perkins.  "Protecting that investment by choosing the right automotive professional is an important decision."

NEBRASKA

            Markel's BMW in Omaha has opened the first Mini Cooper dealership in Nebraska. The new dealership is located at 716 N. 102^nd St.