DAILY: GM's Opel turnaround plan to skirt big job cuts | U.S. appeals court paves the way for EPA fuel economy rules | Higher U.S. sales predicted despite 'Generation N'

DAILY NEWSLETTER June 26, 2012

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

GM's Opel turnaround plan to skirt big job cuts Opel's management will present a comprehensive turnaround plan to its board on Thursday that spans everything from model strategy through brand positioning to new export markets, while avoiding the... ... >> story  Published: Jun 26 3:55 pm U.S. Eastern time Advertisement Everything Is Better With a Twist. Naked Lime is a complete, full-service agency offering digital and traditional marketing, advertising, and web services for automotive dealers. Naked Lime not only gives your dealership the solutions to compete, but the one-of-a-kind personal touch, expertise, and twist to help you inspire action and customer loyalty at every point in the retail process. Click to learn more. U.S. appeals court paves the way for EPA fuel economy rules EPA’s interpretation of Clean Air Act was 'unambiguously correct,' court says A federal appeals court has knocked down a challenge to the Obama administration’s 2012-2016 model-year fuel economy rules and has paved the way for new ones to be finalized this summer for the 2017-2025 model years. ... >> story  Published: Jun 26 4:12 pm U.S. Eastern time Higher U.S. sales predicted, but with fewer drivers, report says Younger 'Generation N' cited for 'neutral about driving' The auto market is rebounding in the United States, but a new survey by AlixPartners argues that the auto industry might as well forget about "pent-up demand." The report, released today, predicts light vehicle sales of 14.3 million units this year, up from 12.8 million units in 2011. ... >> story  Published: Jun 26 1:00 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 6/26/12 9:15 am ET - details added Follow Automotive News IBM's Institute for Business Value: 2012 CEO Study Webinar JUNE 27 IBM's CEO Study will provide unique leadership insight including automotive industry-specific perspectives on the strategic issues facing automotive organizations of all sizes. Cost is free. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

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.  MORE HEADLINES Ford, celebs use social media for Random Acts of Fusion   Ford unveils plans for 2 F-150 high-end trim levels   2013 Ford Taurus rated at 26 mpg city-highway combined, topping 2012 rivals   Fields sees June sales pace in high 13 millions   Mazda hummm goes quiet as rotary engine era ends   Ghosn's pay rises as Nissan profit beats rival Japan carmakers   GM willing to push Opel market share, German union boss says     Hans Greimel is Asia editor for Automotive News. Not storytelling, just koto-tsukuri Nissan floats latest Japanese export for automotive lexicon Japan’s automakers have exported their share of jargon into the global industry lexicon. Consider: kaizen, kanban, andon cord and mono-tsukuri. Now Nissan is priming a new one: koto-tsukuri. ...  Read the blog  Published: Jun 26 1:54 pm U.S. Eastern time

WEBINARS MARKETPLACE JOB LISTINGS IBM's Institute for Business Value: 2012 CEO Study June 27, 11 a.m. EDT IBM's CEO Study will provide unique leadership insight including automotive industry-specific perspectives on the strategic issues facing automotive organizations of all sizes. Cost: FREE Invent the Future: Transparency & Integration July 12, 2 p.m. EDT Technology is driving more transparency throughout the automotive industry, among manufacturers, dealers and consumers. Learn how this can be beneficial to both OEMs and dealers. Cost: FREE How to Recapture Prospects After They Leave Your Web Site July 17, 2 p.m. EDT Did you know that when a shopper leaves your dealership's Web site, you can make your ads follow them to other sites they visit? You can, through a strategy called “retargeting.” Paul Potratz will teach you how you can start recapturing lost sales prospects. Cost: $99 ($40 discount thru 7/10) Webinar Archives Library   A software company dedicated to help manufacturers Apriso Corporation   Automotive insight and marketing solutions. Polk   Largest provider of retail auto data in N. America Digital Motorworks, Inc.   ll Auto Auction Services Corporation   Software-Powered Direct Marketing Programs Tri-Auto Enterprises, LLC   OEM Parts Locator and Marketing Service PartsVoice   Integrated perspectives into info. and insights. Experian Automotive   Increase your customer paid labor and parts sales Service Advisor Training   Auto Owner Email Postal and Phone Data-All Verified Media One   Electronic and no wires to test, tap or cut. The Widget   North America's leading automotive newspaper! Automotive News GSM: Unknown Location: Unknown, NY, United States Service Director: Lexus of Portland Location: Portland, OR, United States Auto Warranty Sales Agents Wanted: Endurance Location: Uknown, NA, United States Service Manager: St. Louis Motorsports, LLC. Location: St. Louis, MO, United States ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: Protective Asset Protection Location: Unknown, OH, United States Various Positions: Volkswagen of Corpus Christi Location: Corpus Christi, TX, United States F & I DIRECTOR: Uknown Location: Unknown, NA, United States PARTS MANAGER: MURRAY BMW of DENVER Location: Denver, CO, United States Parts and Service Director ASAP: Confidential Location: TX, United States ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/SALES: RM Location: WI, 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