DAILY: NADA blasts automakers on facility programs, stair-step incentives | Short BMW supplies dent Sonic's Q3 profits | Asbury: Ready for acquisition blitz

DAILY NEWSLETTER October 23, 2012

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NADA blasts automakers on facility programs, stair-step incentives The chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association today criticized manufacturers for "intrusion" into dealers' operations by requiring facility renovations and creating two tiers of pricing... ... >> story  Published: Oct 23 3:57 pm U.S. Eastern time Advertisement Your dealership. One message. Everywhere. 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 services to compete, but the one-of-a-kind personal touch and expertise to help you inspire action and customer loyalty at every point in the retail process. Click to learn more. Short supplies of BMWs hurt Sonic's Q3 earnings, exec says Lower supplies of BMWs pinched new-car gross profits for Sonic Automotive during the third quarter, but inventory levels are returning to normal. ... >> story  Published: Oct 23 4:31 pm U.S. Eastern time Asbury: Ready for acquisition blitz Asbury Automotive Group is ready to pursue major store acquisitions with the expectation annual U.S. auto sales will recover to 16 million vehicles in 2015. ... >> story  Published: Oct 23 4:27 pm U.S. Eastern time

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