WEEKLY: Sales could hit 14 million in '12 | What next for Saab dealers? | Colo. targets TrueCar ads, alerts dealers

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Dec. 26, 2011

» Tell a colleague about this newsletter    » Open this newsletter in a web browser    » Home page » Webinars » Contact Us ShareThis Click here to view this week's digital edition EDITOR'S PICKS Sales could hit 14 million in '12 Analysts cite easier credit, aging fleet Rising employment, better credit availability, new products and urgency to replace aging vehicles will drive U.S. auto sales higher in 2012, forecaste ...  FULL STORY   Saab dealers: What next?  Colo. targets TrueCar ads, alerts dealers DEALERS 2011 THE YEAR IN PHOTOS Fire, wind and water In addition to the natural disasters in Asia, the forces of nature also took a toll on dealers and suppliers in this country. ...  FULL STORY   Creative dealers  CarMax plans more stores  Dealers BACK TO TOP AUTOMAKERS AND SUPPLIERS 2011 THE YEAR IN PHOTOS Marketing gems When marketing can be made memorable with a good laugh or a wow moment, the planners deserves a gold star. ...  FULL STORY  BACK TO TOP COLUMNISTS KEITH CRAIN It looks like the end for Saab Saab will be remembered for being iconic. It will be remembered for being quirky. But perhaps Saab will be remembered best for its ties to General Mot ...  FULL STORY  JAMES B. TREECE : Japan should let U.S. in on clunker plan this time BACK TO TOP NADA 2011 THE YEAR IN PHOTOS Names in the news Behind their desks or behind the wheel, industry luminaries made news in 2011 -- sometimes just by putting on a tie. ...  FULL STORY   A time of transition BACK TO TOP PEOPLE Fired Lieb fights Mercedes in court The lawyer representing fired Mercedes-Benz USA boss Ernst Lieb says his client misused no company funds and will continue to fight his October dismis ...  FULL STORY   And for 2012, I do solemnly resolve ... BACK TO TOP REMARKETING REMARKETING Certification programs spread to older vehicles Rhett Ricart is a firm believer in certified programs for used vehicles. The CEO of the family-owned Ricart Automotive Group in Columbus, Ohio, sells ...  FULL STORY   Ex-rental cars: Good buys for dealers BACK TO TOP WEBINARS MARKETPLACE JOB LISTINGS Complimentary - Dealer 2 Dealer: Boost Accessory Sales Today! Available On-demand How to develop and implement a profitable accessories sales program. Complimentary Webinar - Systems Driven Product Development Available On-demand Learn how mechatronics adds to product development complexity and how leading automotive enterprises are leveraging system engineering and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to develop highly innovation, profitable mechatronic products. Complimentary Webinar - Driving Performance and Agility with Operations Intelligence Available On-demand Learn how Best-in-Class automotive companies develop and implement an Operational Intelligence strategy. 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