WEEKLY: Sales up for EVs, hybrids | Industry dodges a bullet | Dean Evans' dot.com mind-set at Subaru | Recruiting juggernaut in southern states

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER April 23, 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 EDITOR'S PICKS Sales up for EVs, hybrids The market for hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles is perking up, just when many were ready to write it off. In the first three months of 2 ...  FULL STORY   WHEW! Resin plant blast put global auto output at risk; industry dodges a bullet -- this time  Dean Evans' dot.com mind-set at Subaru  Public, private sectors unite, lure auto plants with a recruiting juggernaut  Small towns, big problem  Brake-throttle override? This is nuts  Voluntary export restraints are back; they didn't work the last time  Fusion wagon? In Europe, yes, but not here 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 Ford's old West Coast Model A plant is now a great place to plug the new stuff When introducing new vehicles to the media, carmakers fall all over themselves trying to choose a location that will wow journalists. But Ford outdid ...  FULL STORY  FINAL ASSEMBLY : Jaguar gets a plug, Don Draper loses the account FINAL ASSEMBLY : EV gets its growl from a computer FINAL ASSEMBLY : Next Mustang may get Evos-like Gen Y makeover BACK TO TOP DEALERS A chilling text message for dealers Some retailers are wary after $2.5 million settlement against Lithia This year's $2.5 million legal settlement against Lithia Motors Inc. for sending unwanted text messages to customers kept Shawn Petley on edge as he p ...  FULL STORY   Wanted: Dealership stars  Dealer wins in court but may never collect  Dealers BACK TO TOP AUTOMAKERS AND SUPPLIERS BEST PRACTICES Dealer finally finds room; used cars soar Tiny lot meant high-profit trade-ins went to auctions Florida Hyundai dealer Scott Fink, hemmed in on a 4-acre lot, barely bothered with used cars during his first nine years in business. He wanted to max ...  FULL STORY   Like its rivals, Toyota revises product development  N.A. plant will expand Audi's U.S. lineup  Chrysler opens door for suppliers' brightest ideas  Used prices 'pretty close' to record  Valeo abandons Henry Ford  Dodge aims Dart at Gen Y  New passion for certified used  Chrysler promises suppliers quick decisions on new ideas  Stay the course BACK TO TOP AUTO SHOWS CARS & CONCEPTS M-B to preview new small sedan in Beijing A coupe-style, four-door concept Mercedes-Benz will unveil this week at the Beijing auto show previews the entry-level sedan the company plans to sell ...  FULL STORY   Lamborghini's ultra-SUV concept stomps into fray  MG reveals the Icon SUV BACK TO TOP CHINA Ford to add China plant Ford Motor Co. is spending $760 million to build a plant in eastern China as part of its effort to catch up with rivals Volkswagen and General Motors ...  FULL STORY   China's rising wages may rein in exports to U.S. BACK TO TOP DESIGN QUICKER, BETTER, FASTER Speedy computers and graphics are rushing new technology into cars. But can humans manage the deluge? Massive computing power and advanced graphics have revolutionized video games. Now they're doing the same to the auto industry. Engineers and designer ...  FULL STORY   European safety-styled cars due in U.S.  GM: Improved Impala won't hurt LaCrosse  Infiniti JX enters luxury crossover fray  Acura returns to entry luxury with ILX  '14 Mazda6 will drop V-6 engine  Ford makes big changes to its popular Escape BACK TO TOP REMARKETING REMARKETING 5-year-old cars grab more CarMax sales CarMax Inc.'s used-vehicle sales tilted in the most recent quarter toward cars and trucks that were older than the retailer has typically sold, CEO To ...  FULL STORY  BACK TO TOP FIXED OPERATIONS NEWTON, NEW JERSEY N.J. dealer has his techs bird-dogging for stars For dealer Frank Allocca, finding service technicians is not a problem. "If you want to find a service technician, it's easy," Allocca says with his g ...  FULL STORY   Isolated location? Perks, money can lure talent  Area vocational schools are source of prospects  Luring techs by selling the Colorado lifestyle BACK TO TOP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Voice recognition gets human backup Infiniti, Hyundai use call centers to bolster infotainment systems Despite voice recognition's growing popularity, two brands -- Infiniti and Hyundai -- have hedged their bets on infotainment systems by using call cen ...  FULL STORY  BACK TO TOP WEBINARS MARKETPLACE JOB LISTINGS Stay in the Action with Mobile Technology May 17, 2pm EDT Cost: Complimentary Let us show you how to keep your sale day organized all while standing in the lanes. F&I WEEK June 19-21 Complimentary The 2nd Annual F&I Week is designed to help you maximize F&I operations and profits, and increase customer satisfaction through live educational webinars, real time Q&A, and networking opportunities. All from the convenience of your desk! 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