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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER May 14, 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 How a merger made a Dart First test of synergy shows Chrysler, Fiat can listen, collaborate As the first child of the 2009 marriage between Fiat S.p.A. and Chrysler Group, the 2013 Dodge Dart contains the DNA of both of its parent automakers. ...  FULL STORY   GM, Chrysler soar in supplier survey  Spurned in China, Subaru plans big N. America push  From cadet to commander  Distracted drivers and driverless cars  Willisch expects BMW to keep U.S. luxury sales crown  Leading Toyota in U.S., from an engineer's perspective  Volvo's goal: Conquest more luxury-vehicle buyers  Cannon: New Mercedes product will mean sales record  There's nothing unnatural about driving a natural-gas car FINAL ASSEMBLY A Texas whodunit: The case of the fried Fisker More bad news for battery-powered vehicles, or just a false alarm? Well, the fire alarm was real enough. A house blaze in suburban Houston destroyed a ...  FULL STORY  FINAL ASSEMBLY : Chrysler calls minivan's obit premature FINAL ASSEMBLY : Tire marks on Ming wall blacken Ferrari's reputation in China FINAL ASSEMBLY : Lutz: GM played hardball with suppliers BACK TO TOP DEALERS Tesla puts its factory-store ideas to the test Outlets follow Apple's soft-sell approach While some auto executives talk about modeling their franchised dealerships after the Apple Store, Tesla Motors will try it. That's because the fledgl ...  FULL STORY   New NADA study should avoid rearview mirror  Reworked Dodge Dart is Fiat's grand hope in China  TrueCar returns in all states but Louisiana  Lexus orders dealerships to add technology tutors  Toyota, Nissan keep U.S. fleet sales high  A long and difficult vehicle delivery  Mercedes will offer 2 hydrogen vehicles  GM leasing is slow to rev  Baumann group buys 2 Ohio stores BACK TO TOP AUTOMAKERS AND SUPPLIERS GM pension buyout offer in the works? Company may follow Ford with lump-sum payout proposal Ford Motor Co.'s offer last month to buy out the pensions of salaried retirees has renewed questions over whether General Motors is considering a simi ...  FULL STORY   Nissan begins 1st global branding bid  Toyota expects N.A. rebound to propel profits  Conference speakers to shed light on Opel-PSA alliance  Lambo hopes to double sales if SUV is approved  Minority supplier's next test: Ford-driven JV  Marketers go 3-D -- no glasses required  Infiniti to outsource entry-level car  Stocks stay lean, but trucks run high, cars low  N.A. output up 34% in April BACK TO TOP FINANCE & INSURANCE FINANCE & INSURANCE How Galpin made subprime a priority New department seen as profit center, business feeder Galpin Motors Inc. is aggressively pursuing the subprime market. On June 1 the dealership plans to launch a used-vehicle department focused solely on ...  FULL STORY   Northwood prof teaches shocking truth about F&I regs BACK TO TOP PEOPLE BEST PRACTICES Shaw Automotive makes the Web work How changes during recession propel sales today It was 2007, the recession was closing in and Mike Shaw could see that the special phone numbers in his newspaper ads were generating neither calls no ...  FULL STORY   Racer, entrepreneur Shelby dies at 89  Reporter Nick Bunkley joins Automotive News  Toyota names 'Mr. Prius' vice chairman  Ford replaces manufacturing chief in Europe  Obituary  Honda's plan for profit in Europe  Martell replaces Barnes at VW BACK TO TOP CHINA Ford seeks more range in China New Focus variants must try to cover vast C segment Ford is one of the world's most elastic car brands, but Ford Motor Co.'s efforts to play catch-up in China may test just how far the blue oval can be ...  FULL STORY  BACK TO TOP DESIGN CARS & CONCEPTS Kia dumps Sedona; new van said to be near Kia has dropped its Sedona minivan for the 2013 model year, but the company said it expects to return to the segment. Kia spokesman James Hope confirm ...  FULL STORY   Porsche plans small sedan  Riviera redux at Buick?  Toyota unveils $50,000 RAV4 EV with Tesla battery pack  Toyota's 11th Japan Corolla hints at U.S. design  Rebadged Chryslers get mixed marks in Europe BACK TO TOP FIXED OPERATIONS As VW prepares for growth, it helps dealers recruit techs Web site collects resumes to help meet growing service needs Volkswagen is helping its dealers hire staff as part of a push to accommodate higher sales, open more stores and expand existing ones. With sales boom ...  FULL STORY  BACK TO TOP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Cadillac infotainment plan includes experts, free iPads General Motors is deploying dealership experts, free customer iPads and a new call center in hopes of a smooth launch for Cadillac's new infotainment ...  FULL STORY   Sudden acceleration: Where's the glitch?  Subaru ponders U.S. use of direct-injection turbo BACK TO TOP 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. 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