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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER June 18, 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 Dodging a bullet from GM Some stores on probation learn they'll survive Mike Shook gathered all 36 employees of Lewis Chevrolet-Cadillac in the service shop just after closing on a Monday evening this month to share some g ...  FULL STORY   LIVIN' LARGE  Crisis in Europe  For dealers, it's about star power  GOLDEN GATE GAMBIT  Automakers snap up aluminum  What comes after driverless cars?  Coming soon: Replaceable computer chips  Amid sniping, silliness, a real idea emerges FINAL ASSEMBLY FINAL ASSEMBLY GM director makes pitch for in-house successor to Akerson General Motors CEO Dan Akerson has built a strong senior management team from which he should be able to find a successor, Patricia Russo, the lead di ...  FULL STORY  FINAL ASSEMBLY : Newspapers lose auto ad dollars FINAL ASSEMBLY : No kidding: Toyota's looking for love on the playground FINAL ASSEMBLY : Ex-basher Lutz does a flip-flop on Romney: 'All is forgiven' BACK TO TOP DEALERS Determined few keep up Mercury fight Ford says 99% of dumped dealers have OK'd terms More than two years after Ford Motor Co. announced it was killing the Mercury brand, some dealers are still fighting with the automaker over terminati ...  FULL STORY   New-car profits rise with sales surge  NADA task force to tackle facilities programs, 2-tier pricing  NADA's numbers contain some good news for dealers  Keep stair-step incentives coming  Dealerships agree to customer refunds  Dealers  Price war roils China market  Ram: Fleet pickups and mpg to drive retail sales BACK TO TOP AUTOMAKERS AND SUPPLIERS Honda's 'toy box' of technology 3-year rollout seeks industry leadership in fuel economy Honda Motor Co., fighting to restore its reputation for innovation, is poised to open a "toy box" of new technologies and products that will make it t ...  FULL STORY   Feds investigate more Jeeps for risk of fires  GM CEO's top priorities: European crisis, pensions  As its vehicle batteries stumble, A123 diversifies  Honda, GM: We'll use Siri voice technology  Rail-car shortage hampers vehicle shipments  M-B to launch GLK diesel in '13  Yes or no on Jeep recall?  Distracted driving? Call it what it is  Chip maker Renesas' red ink rises BACK TO TOP FINANCE & INSURANCE F&I Week Webinars offer oodles of free advice Dealerships that are serious about getting the most out of their finance and insurance departments will get a notebook full of tips during Automotive ...  FULL STORY  BACK TO TOP MARKETING Road & Track is moving to Michigan Road & Track is moving its headquarters from California to Ann Arbor, Mich., according to Hearst Corp., owner of the auto enthusiast magazine. ...  FULL STORY  BACK TO TOP PEOPLE BEST PRACTICES Community activism helped revive dealership Owner Vince Pavone moved to town -- and got busy building neighborhood ties Kickball, child seats and Christmas trees have helped Vince Pavone turn around a failing Ford dealership in Battle Creek, Mich. ...  FULL STORY   Larry Morgan built Tires Plus, now builds a dealership empire  Emphasis on leasing helped Paddock boost his Chevy business  Small-town dealer: Our service keeps customers loyal  Nexteer rescuer Bob Remenar moves to Diversified Machine  Toyota Motor N.A. names Hamp communications chief  Personnel BACK TO TOP AUTO SHOWS CARS & CONCEPTS Cayman to debut in L.A. Porsche’s redesigned Cayman coupe will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November and will reach dealers by year end or early 2013. ...  FULL STORY  BACK TO TOP CHINA New Chinese owner will use Saab assets to build EVs The Chinese consortium that last week acquired control of bankrupt Saab Automobile says it plans to use the company's assets to make electric vehicles ...  FULL STORY   GM venture building 4th China plant BACK TO TOP DESIGN CARS & CONCEPTS Is the next Accord daring enough? First glimpses of the redesigned 2013 Honda Accord sedan show merely evolutionary styling for a car that desperately needs a shot of excitement. ...  FULL STORY   Acura designer tweaks 'the beak' (but it'll stay)  Hyundai launches 2013 Veloster Turbo  What Caddy is kicking around  Aston Martin plans DBS successor BACK TO TOP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Car train shows opportunities for suppliers Commercial prospects for "driverless" cars got a boost last month when four vehicles on autopilot successfully trailed a lead car on a 124-mile route ...  FULL STORY  BACK TO TOP WEBINARS MARKETPLACE JOB LISTINGS F&I WEEK: The Leading F&I Event of The Year! JUNE 19-21, 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! 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