DAILY: GM names Dell exec to lead infotainment, OnStar | Daimler extends Bernhard's contract until 2018 | Ford shares fall 2.3% after Q1 report

DAILY NEWSLETTER April 27, 2012

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GM names Dell exec to lead infotainment, OnStar DETROIT -- General Motors appointed a Dell Inc. executive to a newly created post to oversee its OnStar and infotainment divisions. Mary Chan has been named vice president in charge of global connected consumers, GM said today. Since 2009, Chan has ... >> story  Published: Apr 27 2:30 pm U.S. Eastern time Advertisement Subaru CMO & CIO Headlining TLS Auto Customer Centricity Summit Creating and Leveraging Brand Advocates – The most elusive CRM goal is utilizing intelligent interactions to create passionate brand advocates. Dean Evans - SVP & CMO and Brian Simmermon – VP & CIO at Subaru will discuss the creative & technical tools they utilize to create and empower advocates and they will share key achievements. Early registration ends 4/27! Visit www.tlsummits.com today. Daimler extends Bernhard's contract until 2018 FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- Daimler extended the contract of Mercedes-Benz Cars production boss Wolfgang Bernhard another five years in a move that was widely expected. "This management continuity is important for the ongoing consistent implementation of ... >> story  Published: Apr 27 6:16 am U.S. Eastern time [REG] Ford Q1 earnings fall on overseas losses; North America improves Shares fall 2.3 percent DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. posted a decline in first-quarter earnings, strained by losses in Europe and Asia while North American profits rose. The company reported pre-tax operating profit of $2.3 billion, down $544 million from the first quarter of ... >> story  Published: Apr 27 7:10 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 4:17 pm ET - closing stock price added Follow Automotive News

... Most auto shares rise as Wall Street gains again ... American Axle, Superior, Ford fall after Q1 earnings reports ... Price Daily change 52-week high / low General Motors 23.53 -0.80% 33.47 / 19.00 Ford 11.60 -2.27% 15.87 / 9.05 Top Performers Price Daily change 52-week high / low TRW Automotive 47.21 +5.76% 60.36 / 28.85 Asbury 28.68 +3.46% 28.90 / 14.96 Tower International 11.76 +2.53% 18.33 / 9.45 Tenneco 36.09 +2.18% 46.80 / 22.47 Visteon 51.54 +2.06% 71.00 / 38.32 Bottom Performers Price Daily change 52-week high / low American Axle 10.18 -5.48% 13.44 / 6.77 Superior Industries 18.10 -2.32% 25.62 / 14.17 Ford 11.60 -2.27% 15.87 / 9.05 General Motors 23.53 -0.80% 33.47 / 19.00 Dana 14.68 -0.47% 19.00 / 9.45 » Check the latest automotive stock listings

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