DAILY: Japan headlamp makers face pricing probe | U.S. joins rare earth trade case against China | Volvo courts NBA sensation | Honda poised to 'shoot back'

DAILY NEWSLETTER March 13, 2012

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Japanese headlight makers probed by antitrust watchdog Japan's Fair Trade Commission is investigating four Japanese headlamp makers for evidence of possible price fixing, the companies said today. The investigation widens a series of antitrust probes that until now were mainly focused on wiring ... >> story  Published: Mar 13 12:20 pm U.S. Eastern time Advertisement Honda Financial Services Featured at Automotive Customer Centricity Summit Integrating Captive Finance Into the Loyalty Equation. OEMs have significantly improved customer retention over the last decade. How have captives contributed to this increased loyalty? Stephanie LeBlond, Assistant Manager - Sales & Marketing will review how Honda Financial Services is collaborating with Honda to establish a sustainable long-term loyalty strategy. For more info visit www.tlsummits.com U.S., Europe and Japan launch rare earth trade case against China WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The United States, Europe and Japan joined forces on Tuesday against China's restrictions on exports of rare earth minerals that are critical to production of hybrid and electric vehicles, other advanced technology and clean energy goods expected to provide the ... >> story  Published: Mar 13 2:49 pm U.S. Eastern time Honda, buoyed by rising Civic stockpiles and gas prices, ready to 'shoot back' LOS ANGELES (Bloomberg) -- Honda Motor Co.'s Civic, stung by critical reviews and tight U.S. supply in 2011, has outsold rival small cars and the company has enough "ammunition" to hold the spot, an executive said. U.S. sales of Civic sedans and ... >> story  Published: Mar 13 11:19 am U.S. Eastern time Follow Automotive News

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