DAILY: Nissan sees sales momentum lifting full-year profits | Auto legend Carroll Shelby dead at 89 | Tesla to begin repaying U.S. loans by end of 2012

DAILY NEWSLETTER May 11, 2012

» Tell a colleague about this newsletter    » Open this newsletter in a web browser    » Home page » Webinars » Contact Us ShareThis

Nissan sees sales momentum lifting full-year profits YOKOHAMA (Reuters) -- Nissan Motor Co. posted a one-third jump in quarterly profit today and projected a 28 percent rise in the year ahead driven by brisk sales momentum in emerging markets. January-March operating profit at Japan's No. 2 automaker ... >> story  Published: May 11 3:24 am U.S. Eastern time [REG] Advertisement Audi Presenting at the TLS Automotive Social Media Summit Conversation to Cultivation – Word of mouth has always been important and Social Media has magnified its value - increasing the significance of cultivating fans. Loren Angelo, GM – Brand Marketing will explain how Audi has activated its fan base using Social and describe the benefits of cultivating followers into fans. For more info visit www.tlsummits.com. CARROLL SHELBY 1923-2012 Auto legend Carroll Shelby dead at 89 Auto legend Carroll Shelby died last night at Baylor Hospital in Dallas at the age of 89. The cause of death wasn't disclosed. After a successful career as a race driver was shortened by a health issue, Shelby turned automaker in the 1960s. He ... >> story  Published: May 11 3:36 pm U.S. Eastern time Tesla to begin repaying U.S. loans by end of 2012 LOS ANGELES (Bloomberg) -- Tesla Motors Inc., the electric-car company led by Elon Musk, is using the last of its $465 million in U.S. loans and plans to start repaying them by the end of the year, the first startup to fulfill requirements of the criticized program. >> story  Published: May 11 4:06 pm U.S. Eastern time Follow Automotive News

Dealers: Learn how to build a stellar sales staff Tired of managing a revolving-door new-car sales staff? Kirk Manzo, a former training manager for AutoNation, knows ways to build a strong sales team by thinking like a professional recruiter. On Tuesday, May 15, at 2 p.m. EDT, Manzo will conduct an Automotive News Webinar, "Building a Sales Dream Team: Recruiting Strategies to Identify Top Talent" Attendees will learn: • An easy-to-remember system for evaluating prospects. • How an overnight take-home test can determine whether a candidate is a good fit. • Ways to find out whether a candidate's past behavior will ensure future success. • Tips on employing user-friendly tools to create a social media recruiting strategy. • Much, much more. The cost is $99. Click here to register.

... Most auto stocks fall as JP Morgan fiasco rocks Wall Street ... Canadian supplier Linamar soars ... Among automakers, overseas companies fare best ... Price Daily change 52-week high / low General Motors 22.00 -1.65% 32.08 / 19.00 Ford 10.58 -1.21% 15.35 / 9.05 Top Performers Price Daily change 52-week high / low Linamar 21.58 +15.43% 22.79 / 12.67 Tower International 13.50 +4.81% 18.33 / 9.45 Nissan* 20.17 +2.65% 22.23 / 16.18 BMW* 28.80 +1.30% 35.30 / 19.13 Toyota* 80.76 +1.29% 87.15 / 60.37 Bottom Performers Price Daily change 52-week high / low Hyundai Motor* 30.25 -3.20% 38.00 / 24.00 Tesla 32.25 -2.15% 39.95 / 21.50 Asbury 26.07 -1.73% 29.62 / 14.96 General Motors 22.00 -1.65% 32.08 / 19.00 Magna 42.90 -1.65% 54.44 / 30.03 » Check the latest automotive stock listings

Subscribe to Automotive News today! You are receiving the free registrant version of our newsletter. If you would like a more comprehensive version, purchase a subscription to Automotive News. If you are already a subscriber, please contact subs@crain.com to get the full version of our newsletter.   PHOTO GALLERY Carroll Shelby, 1923-2012 >> Photo Gallery   MORE HEADLINES A123 Systems to post $125 million Q1 loss after battery recall   Ally prepares to put mortgage unit into pre-planned bankruptcy   VW warns growth will slow after group vehicle sales rise to 2.9 million   Toyota tops GM in global vehicle sales in Q1   GM engineers focus on weight, balance for 2013 Cadillac ATS   Obama: GM, Chrysler would have sunk under Romney   Ford's manufacturing boss in Europe replaced after 5 months   Opel will build Citroen C5 successor, PSA official says   Opel denies that German jobs at risk if PSA develops new Zafira minivan   GM divestiture has no timetable by the U.S., report says     Expert: Fisker Karma's engine packaging, not batteries, likely caused fire MARK RECHTIN: A garage fire last week in suburban Houston has been linked to a Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid, but the company quickly noted that the battery remained intact and unplugged -- and did not appear to be the cause. But if not the battery, then what? ...  Read the blog  Published: May 10 9:58 pm U.S. Eastern time

WEBINARS MARKETPLACE JOB LISTINGS Building a Sales Dream Team: Recruiting Strategies to Identify Top Talent May 15, 2pm EDT Cost: $99 This webinar will help you build a sales dream team using proven techniques practiced by the pros. 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. Leveraging CRM and New Devices: Improve Lead Conversion and Create the Ultimate Customer Experience May 31, 2pm EDT Cost: Complimentary Learn how Volvo is using CRM for lead and marketing campaign management, generating leads from a variety of sources, distributing them to its network of dealers, and tracking campaign effectiveness and ROI. 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! Webinar Archives Library   Empowering Consumers to Make Smart Buying Choices Autobytel   Most Complete Auto Sales Solution on the Market   Full service auto finance company. AFS Acceptance   Relieve unnecessary clerical work, increase claim Warranty Processing, Inc.   Largest provider of retail auto data in N. America Digital Motorworks, Inc.   Durability-Clarity-Cleanliness-Safety Crystal Fusion   A software company dedicated to help manufacturers Apriso Corporation   Electronic and no wires to test, tap or cut. The Widget   Confidential Site Selection Services Virginia Economic Development Partnership   Auto Owner Email Postal and Phone Data-All Verified Media One   Service is more than our name. Service Group Insurance and Financial Services Finance Manager: Rimrock Auto Group Location: MT, United States ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: gm associates Location: PE, Canada ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Fm Patel Location: VT, United States Porsche/Audi Technicians: Jaguar-Porsche-Audi Nashville / Sonic Automotive Location: Nashville, TN, United States Account Executives: AutoAlert Location: Unknown, NA, United States PDR Technician: Dent Wizard Location: NA, United States District Sales Representatives: American Honda Location: Unknown, VA, United States Sales Professionals: Zurich Location: CA, United States District Sales Manager: American Honda Location: Unknown, SC, United States Regional Sales Manager: CSO Location: NA, United States

Copyright © Automotive News                        Designed by Templatesbox.com

Automotive News is located at 1155 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, Michigan, 48207 If you wish to cancel your subscription to this newsletter click here