DAILY: GM's Reuss was considered for CEO job in 2010, Whitacre says | 2013 Ford Fusion gets mixed review from Consumer Reports | Massachusetts dealers appeal Tesla ruling

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GM's Reuss was considered for CEO job in 2010, Whitacre says GM's North American president, Mark Reuss, was considered for the top job at the automaker in 2010 before his lack of seasoning led the board to the current CEO, Dan Akerson, according to an excerpt from a forthcoming book by former CEO Ed Whitacre. ... >> story  Published: Jan 23 12:04 pm U.S. Eastern time 2013 Ford Fusion gets mixed review from Consumer Reports The 2013 Ford Fusion mid-sized sedan won praise for its handling and sportiness from Consumer Reports, but the magazine's automotive experts faulted the car for poor fit and finish and fuel economy that falls well short of claims on the window sticker. ... >> story  Published: Jan 23 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 1/23/13 12:41 p.m. ET - adds Ford comment, details Advertisement Naked Lime is a complete, full-service agency offering data-driven digital and traditional marketing, advertising, and web services for automotive dealers. Attending NADA? Stop by our booth, #1074, to learn how we give your dealership the one-of-a-kind personal touch and expertise to inspire consumer action and customer loyalty. Click Here Massachusetts dealers appeal Tesla ruling Massachusetts dealers are appealing a court’s dismissal of their lawsuit against electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors. The Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association and other dealership plaintiffs trying to block Tesla’s factory-owned stores filed an appeal Tuesday. ... >> story  Published: Jan 23 12:26 pm U.S. Eastern time Canada, Ontario invest $34 million to retool Toyota plant for Lexus hybrid The Canadian and Ontario governments will invest nearly $34 million to help retool a Toyota Motor Corp. plant in Cambridge, Ontario, so it can produce a hybrid version of the Lexus RX crossover. ... >> story  Published: Jan 23 12:31 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 1/23/13 1:09 p.m. ET Ford restarts Genk production after parts blockade ends Ford restarted production at its factory in Genk, Belgium, after a blockade by workers over plans to shut the site ended. ... >> story  Published: Jan 23 11:31 am U.S. Eastern time VW flips switch at largest solar installation at U.S. plant Volkswagen switched on its largest photo-voltaic installation worldwide as Europe's biggest carmaker builds on its U.S. auto factory's recognition by an environmental group for sustainable operations. ... >> story  Published: Jan 23 1:04 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 1/23/13 2:21 p.m. ET   Automotive News Blogs Dave Guilford is enterprise editor of Automotive News. Why Super Bowl ads have become awkward We haven't seen many of automakers' Super Bowl ads so far. But we probably will. The argument seems to be that putting your ad up on the Web in advance is free, so why not get the additional exposure? ...  Read the blog  Published: Jan 23 4:17 pm U.S. Eastern time   Jim Henry is a special correspondent for Automotive News Subprime lenders court Orlando magic Dealers shopping for subprime lenders could wear out some shoe leather at the upcoming NADA Convention & Expo in Orlando next month. ...  Read the blog  Published: Jan 23 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time   » 1/24 - Online Reputation by Auto News

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» Jan. 15-17 - World Congress » March 15 - Best Dealerships entry deadline » April 15 - PACE Awards » May 14 - Marketing Seminar - Los Angeles         Automotive News' top 5 news stories of the week 1. Seattle startup tied to Wagoner delivers cars for test drives 2. GM steps up cost-cutting pressure at Opel 3. $30,000 is the new luxury-car hot spot 4. Vehicle navigation systems frustrate more car owners, study says 5. GM looks to Encore small crossover to expand Buick's reach     Opel board to appoint Neumann as CEO at Jan. 31 meeting Opel's supervisory board will likely confirm the appointment of former VW China boss, Karl-Thomas Neumann, as its new CEO at a meeting on January 31. ... >> story  Published: Jan 23 6:12 am U.S. Eastern time   PSA and Bosch unveil hybrid that uses compressed air; GM likely to use it Production models could launch by 2016 PSA/Peugeot-Citroen plans to launch hybrid cars partially powered by compressed air by 2016. GM will likely use the technology as part of its alliance agreement with PSA, a spokesman said. ... >> story  Published: Jan 23 3:22 am U.S. Eastern time   Bosch auto unit misses sales target by $800 million Supplier will reduce investments; expects 2013 growth Robert Bosch's auto division boosted global sales by 1.7 percent to a record 30.9 billion euros ($41.2 billion) last year, the company said today, but missed its 2012 sales target by 600 million euros ($800 million). ... >> story  Published: Jan 23 6:00 am U.S. Eastern time Mercedes' Cannon on luxury race, Super Bowl, Audi Steve Cannon, 51, took over as Mercedes-Benz's U.S. chief in January 2012. In this video, he talks about finishing behind BMW in the U.S. luxury race, his sales outlook for 2013 and attracting younger buyers to the brand. ...  View the video  Published: Jan 23 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time

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