DAILY: GM to shift Super Bowl ad savings to support model launches in 2013 | VW to shuffle managers in growth pursuit, sources say | Toyota tsunami recovery seen in forecasts for 93% sales gain

DAILY NEWSLETTER May 31, 2012

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GM to shift Super Bowl ad savings to support model launches in 2013 GM's top marketing executive said today the automaker will plow savings from a recent decision to drop Super Bowl advertising into other ads and marketing efforts to support a slate of vehicle... ... >> story  Published: May 31 1:21 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 5/31/12 2:03 pm ET - more details added VW to shuffle managers in growth pursuit, sources say Volkswagen is planning an extensive reorganization of managers to keep Europe's biggest car maker focused on growth targets as VW is absorbing brands and increasing market footprints, according to people familiar with the matter. ... >> story  Published: May 31 2:31 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 5/31/12 3:55 pm ET - updated throughout MAY U.S. AUTO SALES Toyota tsunami recovery seen in forecasts for 93% monthly sales gain The extent of Toyota's recovery from last year's earthquake and tsunami in Japan will show in its May United States sales results, set to be released Friday. ... >> story  Published: May 30 10:09 pm U.S. Eastern time Follow Automotive News

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