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January 27, 2012

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Hyundai, Subaru, Lexus top NADA dealership satisfaction survey
Hyundai, Subaru and Lexus have the most satisfied dealers, a National Association of Automobile Dealers survey released today shows.
For the third consecutive survey period, Hyundai finished in the top overall spot while its Kia affiliate finished ... >> story Published: Jan 27 3:22 pm U.S. Eastern time

China Plastics in Automotive 2012 Conference

Plastics and composites hold the key to taking weight out of tomorrow's vehicles, and to enabling electric and hybrid technologies.

Get the latest in material and design trends at this April 17 Shanghai conference, by Plastics News China.

Details at www.pnchina.com/events

Honda's Ito sees profits rising in year of 'complete rebound'

TOKYO (Bloomberg) -- Honda Motor Co. President Takanobu Ito forecast that earnings at Japan's third-biggest carmaker will climb to the highest in at least five years, led by sales of Accord sedans and Civic compacts in North America.
Operating ... >> story Published: Jan 26 6:49 pm U.S. Eastern time

Ford Q4 operating profit slips to $1.1B on Europe, Asia losses

DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. said its pretax operating earnings in the fourth quarter fell 15 percent to $1.1 billion, in part due to widening losses in Europe, as the company posted its third straight annual net profit.
Quarterly automotive profits ... >> story Published: Jan 27 7:25 am U.S. Eastern time / Last changed: 1/27/12 10:16 am ET

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Read the blog Published: Jan 27 2:25 pm U.S. Eastern time

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Read the blog Published: Jan 27 1:04 pm U.S. Eastern time

Using dogs to sell cars seems to be barking up the right tree

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