DAILY: Nissan CEO Ghosn eyes retirement before start of next business plan | Automakers still like Facebook as GM pulls back | White House comments draw hope for hydrogen-car supporters

DAILY NEWSLETTER June 21, 2012

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Nissan says Ghosn may retire before start of next business plan Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn is considering stepping down before the company's next mid-term business plan begins in about five years. ... >> story  Published: Jun 21 11:19 am U.S. Eastern time Advertisement Dana — Your Innovation Partner Dana (www.dana.com) is a world-leading supplier of driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the performance of passenger, commercial, and off-highway vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. The company's global network of engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities provides customers with local product and service support in 26 countries. Click to learn more. GM dials back, but other automakers embrace Facebook GM may have dialed back its spending on Facebook, but other automotive brands remain committed to aggressive social media plans with the online platform. ... >> story  Published: Jun 21 3:18 pm U.S. Eastern time Hydrogen-car boosters see hope in new White House comments Remarks by two aides to President Obama this week calling fuel cells part of the solution for improving automobile fuel efficiency gave boosters some optimism the U.S. will help create a market for the technology. ... >> story  Published: Jun 20 4:49 pm U.S. Eastern time 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.

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