DAILY: Chrysler dealers would endorse bid by automaker for Ally | Toyota to increase production of RAV4 at Ontario assembly plant | Quake-damaged Nissan factory rebuilt to be more efficient

DAILY NEWSLETTER March 28, 2012

» Tell a colleague about this newsletter    » Open this newsletter in a web browser    » Home page » Webinars » Contact Us ShareThis

Chrysler dealers would endorse bid by automaker for Ally Support comes as automaker explores financing partners DETROIT (Bloomberg) -- Chrysler Group LLC's dealers prefer to continue working with Ally Financial Inc. for auto financing and would support an investment in the lender by the automaker, said David Kelleher, president of the carmaker's dealer council. >> story  Published: Mar 28 1:34 pm U.S. Eastern time [REG] Advertisement Castle Auto Featured at Automotive Social Media Summit Creating a Truly Digital Dealership - Many dealers struggle with the "Digital World" of today's customers. Joe Castle, CEO of Castle Auto learned that success required turning his dealerships upside down. Joe will let you in on his secrets restructuring across the organization to effectively become a truly digital dealer. For more info visit www.tlsummits.com Toyota to increase production of RAV4 at Ontario assembly plant DETROIT -- Toyota Motor Corp.'s Canadian unit said today it will make an $80 million investment in its Woodstock, Ontario, assembly plant to increase production of its small RAV4 SUV from 150,000 vehicles to 200,000 vehicles annually. Ray Tanguay, ... >> story  Published: Mar 28 11:30 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 3/28/12 4:23 pm ET - updated coverage Quake-damaged Nissan factory rebuilt to be more efficient IWAKI, Japan -- A year after Japan's earthquake took Nissan Motor Co.'s Iwaki engine plant offline, the company is still repairing damage. But instead of just making the factory more quake-resistant, Nissan also wants to make it more efficient. Last ... >> story  Published: Mar 28 12:25 pm U.S. Eastern time Follow Automotive News

... Auto shares decline as Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 tumble ... Asian companies among the rare gainers ... Auto suppliers hit hardest ... Price Daily change 52-week high / low General Motors 25.15 -0.79% 33.47 / 19.00 Ford 12.32 0.00% 16.18 / 9.05 Top Performers Price Daily change 52-week high / low Toyota* 86.70 +1.24% 86.00 / 60.37 Nissan* 21.26 +0.47% 22.23 / 16.18 Penske 25.11 +0.32% 25.90 / 14.87 Denso* 16.81 +0.06% 18.72 / 12.86 Ford 12.32 0.00% 16.18 / 9.05 Bottom Performers Price Daily change 52-week high / low Tower International 12.33 -6.24% 18.33 / 9.45 Dana 15.65 -2.43% 19.00 / 9.45 TRW Automotive 45.17 -2.36% 60.36 / 28.85 BorgWarner 83.98 -2.34% 87.45 / 54.59 BMW* 29.65 -2.15% 35.30 / 19.13 » Check the latest automotive stock listings

Subscribe to Automotive News today! You are receiving the free registrant version of our newsletter. If you would like a more comprehensive version, purchase a subscription to Automotive News. If you are already a subscriber, please contact subs@crain.com to get the full version of our newsletter.  MORE HEADLINES Chrysler dealers who regained franchises not guaranteed right to reopen, judge says   Ford offers sporty, high-end version of Explorer   The 2013 Traverse gets Chevy's new corporate face   Ford defends fleet sales, lifts share of bulk business   Kia resumes full production at Georgia plant   Closure fears tarnish Opel plants' golden anniversary   Former Opel sales boss Visser quits GM instead of joining Chevrolet   Electric-van retrofitter Azure Dynamics seeks bankruptcy protection in Canada     GM's Mary Barra's hope for the Volt Mary Barra became GM's product-development chief in early 2011. This year, she took on added duties as board member of the automaker's ailing Opel unit. On March 14, she discussed GM's efforts to reduce its number of global vehicle platforms. She also addressed hybrids, diesels and the Chevy Volt. ...  View the video  Published: Mar 28 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time Mark Rechtin is West Coast editor of Automotive News. Could high gasoline prices cost Obama the presidency? The price of gasoline again has replaced the price of milk as the American household's touchstone of how far its spending dollar goes. And there is an interesting -- though perhaps coincidental -- connection between rapidly rising gasoline prices and presidential election year results. ...  Read the blog  Published: Mar 28 3:06 pm U.S. Eastern time James B. Treece is industry editor at Automotive News. In EVs, practicality be damned Azure Dynamics has followed Bright Automotive into bankruptcy. Yet Tesla Motors’ stock trades near its record high on Wall Street. The stock market is supposedly rational. Keep telling yourself that. ...  Read the blog  Published: Mar 28 2:34 pm U.S. Eastern time Jesse Snyder is senior writer for Automotive News Can I get a 'woo-hoo'? Spring came early this year. So has the blossoming of auto sales. After three years of slow, reluctant, sometimes grindingly grudging growth, auto sales are finally flowing swiftly. ...  Read the blog  Published: Mar 27 4:13 pm U.S. Eastern time Jim Henry is a special correspondent for Automotive News Chief consumer watchdog takes stage, stays mum on auto lending It's too bad that the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which prides itself on enforcing transparency in the finance industry, is opaque about its plans for the auto-lending segment. ...  Read the blog  Published: Mar 28 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time

WEBINARS MARKETPLACE JOB LISTINGS The Changing Service Loyalty Landscape Sponsored by DMEautomotive March 27, 2pm EST Complimentary This webinar will showcase new research that topples industry myths and will have a dramatic impact on your service marketing strategy. F&I WEEK June 19-21 Complimentary The 2nd Annual F&I Week is designed to help you maximize F&I operations and profits, and increase customer satisfaction through live educational webinars, real time Q&A, and networking opportunities. All from the convenience of your desk! Creating Online Videos to Engage Buyers Available On-Demand Cost: $99 Video is a critical component to building a successful dealership marketing strategy today. This webinar will focus on how to use video to drive organic search and how video can help with website conversion. Converting Online Visitors into Sales Leads Available On-Demand Cost: $99 You spend thousands of dollars every month to drive traffic to your website. Now learn to convert your internet traffic into sales. Transforming Retail Sponsored by IBM Available On-Demand Complimentary Explore how Transforming Retail can make a lasting, and positive impact in Automotive business. Master Google To Sell More Cars Available On-demand Cost: $99 Drive more traffic to your website, increase your online customer service score, and much more! View More Webinar Archives On-Demand.   ll Auto Auction Services Corporation   Software-Powered Direct Marketing Programs Tri-Auto Enterprises, LLC   Increase your customer paid labor and parts sales Service Advisor Training   Aviation Grade Automotive Sealant   Confidential Site Selection Services Virginia Economic Development Partnership   Full service auto finance company. AFS Acceptance   Auto Owner Email Postal and Phone Data-All Verified Media One   Most Complete Auto Sales Solution on the Market   FandI Education and Compliance Leader. AFIP - Assoc. of Finance and Insurance Professionals   Largest provider of retail auto data in N. America Digital Motorworks, Inc.   Electronic and no wires to test, tap or cut. The Widget SERVICE MANAGER: GRINDSTAFF KIA Location: Johnson City, TN, United States Pre Owned Manager: Confidential Location: MO, United States Sales Manager: Unknown Location: Unknown, FL, United States Various Positions: Unknown Location: Various States, NA, United States Academy Instructor: NADA Location: McLean, VA, United States General Manager: Unknown Location: Stafford, VA, United States

Copyright © Automotive News                        Designed by Templatesbox.com

Automotive News is located at 1155 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, Michigan, 48207 If you wish to cancel your subscription to this newsletter click here