WEEKLY: Recovery hits red-hot Stage 2 | NADA data: Fat year for store profits | How Dilts became a danger-zone dealer

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER March 26, 2012

» Tell a colleague about this newsletter    » Open this newsletter in a web browser    » Home page » Webinars » Contact Us ShareThis Click here to view this week's digital edition Innovators compete for PACE Awards > Click here are summaries of 14 finalists for the 2012 Automotive News PACE Awards Innovation at auto suppliers is enjoying a renaissance as automakers rely on suppliers to control costs, improve fuel economy and boost quality. • What: Automotive News PACE Awards • Co-sponsored by: Ernst & Young and Transportation Research Center Inc. • Winners announced: Black-tie ceremony April 23 • Where: Max M. Fisher Music Center, Detroit • Other finalists: Featured weekly through the April 16 issue and online at autonews.com/pacefinalists EDITOR'S PICKS Recovery hits red-hot Stage 2 Strong March sales show surge has gone beyond 'need to replace' crowd This year's faster-than-expected sales recovery has entered a key new phase: "Want" buyers are joining the "need to replace" buyers who have been carr ...  FULL STORY   NADA data: Fat year for store profits  How Dilts became a danger-zone dealer  Dealers aim higher to fill jobs  Acura shifts its focus to sensible Gen Y shoppers  New TrueCar exec aims to mend company's strained dealer ties  Tell us why your store is a great place to work FINAL ASSEMBLY FINAL ASSEMBLY Studebaker's comeback plan: T-shirts soon, cars later (maybe) The world has been without Studebakers since 1966, and Colorado entrepreneur Ric Reed thinks that's long enough. ...  FULL STORY  FINAL ASSEMBLY : BMW beefs up global sales goal: 2 million in 2016 FINAL ASSEMBLY : Shaq recounts his Bentley binge FINAL ASSEMBLY : More good news: Supplier 'watch lists' shrink FINAL ASSEMBLY : Who's hot? Nissan, says Dataium BACK TO TOP DEALERS LEGAL FILE Dealer's day in court Judge rejects Suzuki's attempt to end fraud suit A Georgia dealership group can pursue RICO, fraud and related claims against American Suzuki Motor Corp., a federal judge has ruled. ...  FULL STORY   How Hyundai hoists quality of sales leads  Dealers  Dealers find opportunity in hiring veterans  Ford fishes for recruitment companies to help dealers BACK TO TOP AUTOMAKERS AND SUPPLIERS GM ad agencies await Akerson's ax Consolidation aims to save $2 billion over 5 years General Motors CEO Dan Akerson often talks about his desire to reduce cost and complexity. The latest example: GM is chopping the number of its global ...  FULL STORY   Fiat vendors likely to win U.S. business  Powertrain experts join green-car panel  Federal-Mogul's next big thing: The aftermarket  Mercedes to drop R-class wagon in U.S.  Updated Mercedes GLK crossover will get a diesel engine  Acura RL gets NSX's hybrid drivetrain  VW will add 800 workers in Tenn. to build Passats  Chrysler aims to help minority suppliers  Good for Chrysler BACK TO TOP COLUMNISTS KEITH CRAIN Florida is a car lover's state The car business is a lot more than just selling and servicing new cars and trucks. Many vehicles leave an indelible mark on society. I recently had t ...  FULL STORY  EDWARD LAPHAM : Flint Buick dealer saves UAW hall, but story won't make the movies BACK TO TOP DESIGN CARS & CONCEPTS VW to offer small 4-door with coupe styling Volkswagen will offer another four-door sedan with coupelike styling -- this one smaller than the CC, sources tell Autoweek, a sibling publicat ...  FULL STORY   Fresh face for the Outlander Sport  Hidden splendor?  A Ford, yes -- but a FLEX first BACK TO TOP REMARKETING Retailers pumped up used-car sales in 2011 Top dealership groups, public and private, stepped up amid tight supplies Publicly held CarMax Inc., which specializes in used-vehicle sales, was by far the top retailer of used cars and light trucks in 2011, followed by a n ...  FULL STORY   RedBumper hopes to avoid lanelogic's shadow  Lincoln event aims to lift residuals BACK TO TOP FIXED OPERATIONS Right to Repair battle revs up in Massachusetts The fight over giving independent repair shops the same access to diagnostic information as dealerships is intensifying in Massachusetts, where propon ...  FULL STORY   Right to Repair issue rears its ugly head again BACK TO TOP 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. 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