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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 30, 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 In a turbulent auto world, U.S. prospers Global uncertainty undercuts the optimism at home For years, North America was the Detroit 3's money pit. Now it's an island of profit in an increasingly tumultuous sea for much of the auto industry. ...  FULL STORY   Shifting into no-gear  Toyota, Honda betting on performance, styling  The pickup hiccup: Over?  Dealership's test drives build social media buzz  You simply can't ignore Europe  Colorado auto dealers step up in time of crisis  3 candidates who could lead Opel's recovery  How to make sure Google users find your store FINAL ASSEMBLY FINAL ASSEMBLY The small stand tall in auto satisfaction study Downsizing used to mean downgrading for new-vehicle buyers. But according to J.D. Power and Associates' 2012 Automotive Performance, Execution and Lay ...  FULL STORY  FINAL ASSEMBLY : Back to the future: GM gets rid of VLEs FINAL ASSEMBLY : An aluminum F-150: Tough enough? FINAL ASSEMBLY : Kia's 'Quoris' name gets a chorus of boos BACK TO TOP DEALERS Malibu close-out stalls '13 Eco sales Spiffs on 2012 models create $6,000 price gap The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, the mild-hybrid version of Chevy's muscular mid-sized redesign, has been turning plenty of heads in Jim Stutzman's show ...  FULL STORY   Did Carfax defame Experian to retain business? Judge tosses some claims  Shareholder value tumbles in 2nd qtr.  Strong F&I profits buoy 2nd-qtr. earnings for public retailers  Dealers BACK TO TOP AUTOMAKERS AND SUPPLIERS NEWS ANALYSIS Ford relies on its N.A. playbook for Europe Ford Motor Co. executives seemed remarkably calm last week as they admitted that European losses will widen to more than $1 billion this year, roughly ...  FULL STORY   Dart ad blitz timed to full supply in Sept.  Web chat alerts Nissan to Leaf woes  For Toyota, N.A. expansion brings real rewards BACK TO TOP FUTURE PRODUCTS FUTURE PRODUCTS -- JAPAN Toyota plays catch-up Company focuses on drivetrain technology Toyota has slipped behind competitors in drivetrain technology and now must play catch-up against the likes of Ford, Hyundai and Mazda. Expect Toyota ...  FULL STORY   Acura revamp aims at Tier 2 luxury rivals  Is it time for Scion to bag the box?  Lexus launches a sedan offensive BACK TO TOP PEOPLE K.C. Crain honored as young leader K.C. Crain, a Crain Communications Inc. vice president and group publisher, was awarded the Automotive Hall of Fame’s Young Leadership & Excelle ...  FULL STORY   Gender issues redefine 'diversity'  For some, diversity is an ethnic issue  VW fires back at Marchionne  Obituaries BACK TO TOP DESIGN Redone Ram counts on mpg, technology to grab pickup share Diaz: Brand loyalty is a tough barrier The head of Ram predicts his re-engineered 1500 pickup will swipe loyal customers from other brands because of better fuel economy and new technology ...  FULL STORY   Report: Bentley will add SUV  The next Kia Forte: Lower, wider, sportier  Mazda counts on styling to turn heads toward next Mazda6  Cadillac ATS targets BMW 3 series BACK TO TOP WEBINARS MARKETPLACE JOB LISTINGS Google+ is Changing the Game. Are You Ready to Play? August 2, 2 p.m. EDT Did you know that 70% of all visits to dealership websites are the result of a Google search? 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