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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER March 5, 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 Sponsored by  EDITOR'S PICKS SAAR soars in 'a breakout month' Sustainable? You bet, say execs and analysts The really good news in last week's way-better-than-expected February sales report: It was no fluke. The rest of 2012 looks nearly as strong, and carm ...  FULL STORY   GM, PSA: Alliance packs big promises  The new way to cut costs: Let's make a deal  How Gus Machado became an immigrant success story  Cheap, high-mpg engines -- but . . .  BMW cars ask for service, but some humans fail to respond Advertisement Register Today for EVS26 EVS26, hosted by EDTA, is the electric transportation industry's largest forum, showcasing all forms of technologies in the market place. Don't miss the opportunity to learn, explore & network with emerging leaders! Join us in May 6-9, 2012 in LA, California. For more information and to register, please visit www.EVS26.org. FINAL ASSEMBLY FINAL ASSEMBLY LaNeve’s back in Detroit; another auto job, perhaps? Former General Motors sales boss Mark LaNeve doesn’t rule out a return to the auto industry after resigning last week as chief marketing officer ...  FULL STORY  FINAL ASSEMBLY : Marchionne’s new Michigan digs may be hint of Chrysler-Fiat future FINAL ASSEMBLY : Abarth's pronunciation consternation: 'eh-BART'? 'AH-bart'? 'AY-barth'? FINAL ASSEMBLY : EV wannabe Bright turns out the lights, blames feds FINAL ASSEMBLY : Reitzle's hydrogen dream lives on in BMW's forklifts BACK TO TOP DEALERS Sonic: Lieb's exit eased deal with M-B Dealership group revamps stores to factory standards Last fall's ouster of Mercedes-Benz USA boss Ernst Lieb cleared the way for the luxury automaker to settle a legal spat with Sonic Automotive Inc. ove ...  FULL STORY   Schoch, Press are Beijing speakers  Judge OKs dealers' suits against feds  Ixnay the old ways  Disney schools Chevy dealers  Dealers  GM trucks use CNG and gasoline BACK TO TOP AUTOMAKERS AND SUPPLIERS L.A. event topic: Building brands on social media The reputation of a brand is more valuable -- and vulnerable -- than ever. "Projecting and Protecting Your Brand in Marketing's New World" is the them ...  FULL STORY   GM, PSA have some big issues; deal ignores them  Used-Prius prices rise: Canary in a coal mine?  How do you top Clint Eastwood?  LaSorda: Fisker will turn a profit in 2013  Mexico suppliers get program to raise quality  GM idles Volt plant as inventories rise  So who's in charge of the little cars? BACK TO TOP COLUMNISTS KEITH CRAIN It has to make dollars and sense The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration again has delayed implementation of mandatory rear-view cameras in automobiles. That makes sense < ...  FULL STORY  MICHAEL DUNNE : How Jeep can make a comeback in China LUCA CIFERRI : GM-PSA alliance recalls GM's fling with Fiat BACK TO TOP PEOPLE Ferrari innovator wins executive of year award Innovative marketing and a laser focus on customer satisfaction, ownership experience and brand integrity helped Ferrari North America CEO Marco Matti ...  FULL STORY   Obituary BACK TO TOP AUTO SHOWS CARS & CONCEPTS F12 Berlinetta, the fastest Ferrari ever, zooms into Geneva Ferrari says the F12 Berlinetta that debuts this week in Geneva is its most powerful road car ever. The replacement for the 599 GTB Fiorano coupe acce ...  FULL STORY   No Chevy Cruze variants -- and here's why  Land Rover tests Evoque drop-top BACK TO TOP DESIGN CARS & CONCEPTS Tiger-nosed Kia K9 expected here in '14 The photos Kia released of its new rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan last week were accompanied by few details, but they do show the latest evolution of t ...  FULL STORY   McLaren's Ferrari-challenger hits the streets  Fusion's blue lights aim to drive blues away  Lincoln gets low-priced rivals in limousine wars  What Opel needs is a premium product  Fiat pitches 500 Abarth to racing wannabes BACK TO TOP REMARKETING Used-car drought relief? Next year ADESA expects another shallow vehicle pool in '12 The tight supply of used vehicles promises to squeeze sales at ADESA Auctions Inc. again this year. But the CEO of its parent, KAR Auction Services In ...  FULL STORY  BACK TO TOP FIXED OPERATIONS FIXED OPERATIONS Looking for trade-ins? Check service department With used-vehicle supplies tight, some dealerships discover that their service departments can be good sources of trade-ins. ...  FULL STORY  BACK TO TOP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NEWS ANALYSIS Drive, e-mail, surf, tweet, post -- too much? Stakes high in distracted-driving debate In-car voice commands may keep your eyes on the road. But do they keep your head in the game? Even though voice-command technology is increasingly pop ...  FULL STORY  BACK TO TOP WEBINARS MARKETPLACE JOB LISTINGS Transforming Retail Sponsored by IBM March 6, 2pm EST Complimentary Explore how Transforming Retail can make a lasting, and positive impact in Automotive business. Online Marketing March 13 & March 22 Converting online traffic into sales and creating online videos to engage buyers. F&I WEEK June 19-21 Regulation Workshop, Strategies That Drive Top F&I Performance, How To Wow Lenders & Much More! 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