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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

DAILY: Technology makers share blame for distracted driving, NTSB chief says | AutoNation trims Jackson, Maroone bonuses | Jeep to showcase 6 'Safari' concepts

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Technology makers share blame for distracted driving, NTSB chief says
image WASHINGTON (Bloomberg) -- The top U.S. transportation safety investigator criticized companies such as Intel Corp. that are investing in in-car information technology, saying they're slowing efforts to reduce hazards from distracted driving.
"If the ...
>> story  Published: Mar 27 1:49 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 3/27/12 4:27 pm ET
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AutoNation trims Jackson, Maroone bonuses
image AutoNation Inc., the nation's largest dealership group, trimmed pay packages slightly for its top two executives in 2011.
CEO Mike Jackson earned total compensation of $6.43 million last year, down from $6.77 million in 2010. Jackson's salary of $1. ...
>> story  Published: Mar 27 4:07 pm U.S. Eastern time

2012 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW
Toyota to unveil 'all-new' sedan at N.Y. auto show
Car will likely replace Avalon, dealers say
imageLOS ANGELES -- Toyota Motor Corp. will unveil an "all-new" sedan next week at the New York auto show that likely will be a replacement for the full-sized Avalon.
Dealers who saw a preview of the car last year said Toyota called it the Avalon ...
>> story  Published: Mar 27 1:20 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 3/27/11 4:11 pm ET sales history added
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    Jeep unveils 'Safari' concepts
    Jeep engineers and executives from the Jeep and Mopar brands have rolled out six concept vehicles that they will take this year to the 46th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, between March 31 and April 8. The six 4x4s include a production ready Grand Cherokee and five modified Jeep Wranglers, several of which hearken back to vehicles from the brand's post-war history. >> Photo Gallery 



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     Warren McEleney, former NADA chief, dies at 90
    Warren McEleney, a second-generation dealer and former president of the National Automobile Dealers Association, died March 23. He was 90. >> story  Published: Mar 27 3:33 pm U.S. Eastern time

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