rorty:::tort: DAILY: Fisker Karma car dies in Consumer Reports testing | CAW feels pressure in contract talks | Ford launches 'Escape Routes,' a TV show with online tie-in

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March 8, 2012

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2 Automotive News Webinars this month will give dealerships tips on drawing more buyers from the Internet

> Converting Online Visitors Into Sales Leads
March 13, 2 p.m. EST
Juan Carroll of AutoOne Media will explain how to focus on the places on your Web site that really matter when it comes to conversions, and how to use Google Analytics to measure success. > Click here

> Creating Online Videos to Engage Buyers
March 22, 2 p.m. EST
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Fisker Karma car dies in Consumer Reports testing

DETROIT (Reuters) -- A $100,000-plus Fisker Automotive luxury car died during Consumer Reports speed testing for reasons that are still unknown, leaving the struggling electric car startup with another blow to its image.
"It is a little ... >> story Published: Mar 8 2:44 pm U.S. Eastern time / Last changed: 3/8/12 4:35 pm ET

Plastics News' April 17 Shanghai Auto Conference Focuses on Lightweighting

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.

Canada's auto workers feel pressure in contract talks

TORONTO (Reuters) -- The head of the union that represents Canadian employees of the Detroit 3 automakers said on Wednesday his union is under "incredible pressure" from them heading into bargaining for new labor contracts this summer.
Ken Lewenza, ... >> story Published: Mar 8 7:23 am U.S. Eastern time

Ford launches 'Escape Routes,' a TV show with online tie-in

DETROIT -- Ford brand is venturing into the reality television production business with a new show called “Escape Routes” that will promote the 2013 Escape crossover, which arrives in dealerships this May.
Starting March 31, the series ... >> story Published: Mar 8 12:37 pm U.S. Eastern time / Last changed: 3/8/12 3:56 pm ET

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... Auto stocks rally along with Dow, S&P 500, NASDAQ ... Penske Automotive ends slide, climbs towards 52-week high ...

	Price	Daily change	52-week high / low
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Ford	12.46	+1.80%	16.18 / 9.05
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Hyundai Motor*	29.65	+4.96%	38.25 / 24.00
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Volkswagen*	34.10	+4.15%	39.43 / 21.88
American Axle	11.51	+3.32%	13.79 / 6.77
BorgWarner	82.34	+3.23%	86.98 / 54.59
Bottom Performers	Price	Daily change	52-week high / low
Tesla	33.07	-0.15%	35.00 / 21.50
Visteon	51.73	-0.02%	74.83 / 38.32
Tower International	11.42	+0.62%	18.33 / 9.45
Penske	24.11	+1.30%	25.00 / 14.87
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