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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 9. 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 TrueCar's Yahoo! deal failed Portal opens for dealers and others In the burgeoning world of automotive lead generators, Scott Painter was going to break out from the pack. The serial entrepreneur placed a huge bet l ...  FULL STORY   A fast-changing segment is the industry's hottest  June sales end with fireworks  Automotive News Best Dealerships To Work For  Sergio Pininfarina's style legacy  Fiat crossover bound for U.S.  Chrysler nears Saturday service goal  The end of an era  Palm trees, surf and a slow pace in paradise  Working to shorten EVs' gestation FINAL ASSEMBLY FINAL ASSEMBLY When 'Bolshevik' Bill Ford talked green, company execs saw a Red Ford Chairman Bill Ford has long supported environmental causes. That's popular today, but it didn't go over well with senior execs when he joined the ...  FULL STORY  FINAL ASSEMBLY : A Sergio Pininfarina story -- How his dad met Henry Ford FINAL ASSEMBLY : GM will skip Texas state fair, hide new trucks from rivals FINAL ASSEMBLY : Toyoda stocks up on stock BACK TO TOP DEALERS BEST PRACTICES Dealers profit by helping Jeep owners go topless For a fee, stores will swap and store Wrangler tops For Jeep Wrangler owners, going topless in the summer -- swapping the Wrangler's hard shell for a canvas soft top -- can be a pain in the neck, back a ...  FULL STORY   Fiat exec wants to add about 30 U.S. dealerships  Colorado dealer steps up after deadly wildfire  Mercedes has most effective sales process BACK TO TOP AUTOMAKERS AND SUPPLIERS Sonic stunts turn young heads toward Chevy Last fall, Chevrolet's marketers were drawing up a promotional stunt for the launch of the Sonic subcompact that was so wild they decided they had bet ...  FULL STORY   Mercedes shows off wagon  Fuel economy push gives pickup buyers options  Honda Fit EV: High mpg, low volume target  Ford plans two-pronged electrified strategy  Retrofitters struggle with funding  Supplier survey: GM boosts score in all regions  Last Ford man exits Mazda  BMW plans support services for EV buyers BACK TO TOP FINANCE & INSURANCE FINANCE & INSURANCE Mobile technology helps F&I managers work better Instead of putting F&I managers out of work, mobile technology is more likely to help them do a better job, speakers at last month's Automotive News F ...  FULL STORY   Dealers can't afford to slack off on identity 'red flags' BACK TO TOP PEOPLE Canadian Young to lead Mazda global PR In a rare move for a Japanese company, Mazda Motor Corp. has promoted a non-Japanese as its global head of corporate communications. ...  FULL STORY   Chrysler honors Dan Knott  Obituary BACK TO TOP DESIGN Thinking cheap: Lessons from India Tricks for low-cost models spread to global markets Engineers around the world are contorting traditional r&d methods to deliver small, cheap cars for India that can compete with low-cost offerings from ...  FULL STORY   Regenerative brakes will boost Mazda fuel economy 5-10%  Nissan to tap social media for ideas  Lighter Range Rover coming  Korean supercar at Goodwood  Commercial van sector gets makeover  A memorable evening with Sergio  Retro design is old hat, says early advocate Mays BACK TO TOP REMARKETING Used-car classified site works its Mojo A classified-advertising Web site has teamed with dealers to offer used-vehicle discounts to consumers who join the site as members. ...  FULL STORY  BACK TO TOP WEBINARS MARKETPLACE JOB LISTINGS 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 show how this approach will boost your return visits by at least 42% and lead conversions by 86%+! Cost: $99 ($40 discount thru 7/10) Google+ is Changing the Game. Are You Ready to Play? August 2, 2 p.m. EDT Google is at it again, vexing dealers with major changes in how it displays business listings, websites and customer reviews! Did you know that Google refers over 70% of shoppers to dealer websites? Google+ must be a priority because it impacts search-engine optimization as well as a dealer’s social and online reputation. Cost: $99 ($40 discount thru 7/26) Webinar Archives Library   OEM Parts Locator and Marketing Service PartsVoice   Automotive insight and marketing solutions. Polk   ll Auto Auction Services Corporation   A software company dedicated to help manufacturers Apriso Corporation   Electronic and no wires to test, tap or cut. The Widget   Integrated perspectives into info. and insights. Experian Automotive   Increase your customer paid labor and parts sales Service Advisor Training   North America's leading automotive newspaper! Automotive News   Let us show you how AutoRaptor You have many choices when it comes to a CRM   Software-Powered Direct Marketing Programs Tri-Auto Enterprises, LLC   LED is repositioning LA for economic success. Louisiana Economic Development GENERAL MANAGER: Unknown Location: Unknown, NY, United States Closer / Manager: Carlton Unknown, SC, United States SERVICE DIRECTOR: Mercedes Benz of Walnut Creek Location: Walnut Creek, CA, United States NATIONAL SALES MANAGER: Protective Asset Protection Unknown, NA, United States Salesperson: Unknown Location: Unknown, NA, United States Manager: The Mercedes-Benz Financial Services VRM Riverside, CA, United States AREA CONTROLLER: Penske Automotive Group, Inc., Location: Cleveland, OH, United States GSM: Unknown Unknown, NY, United States Service Director: Lexus of Portland Location: Portland, OR, United States Auto Warranty Sales Agents Wanted: Endurance Uknown, NA, United States To view other breaking news stories throughout the day, visit autonews.com To unsubscribe from this email newsletter, or to sign up for more email products, please click here. Automotive News is located at 1155 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, Michigan, 48207