DAILY: Stainmaster carpet producer may help ease shortage of auto resin | Mercedes CLA concept previews expanded compact line | Hyundai gives Santa Fe an upscale makeover to boost global sales

DAILY NEWSLETTER April 19, 2012

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Stainmaster carpet producer may help ease looming shortage of auto resin nylon12 DuPont CEO also expects additional automotive demand DETROIT -- The makers of Stainmaster carpet may help prevent a shutdown of automotive production resulting from a recent shortage of resin. Wichita, Kan.-based Invista Inc. confirmed that its Victoria, Texas, plant is working at capacity to produce ... >> story  Published: Apr 19 2:52 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 4/19/12 4:00 pm ET Advertisement American Honda Featured at the TLS Auto Social Media Summit Honda’s "Leap List" – Creating True Customer Connections John Watts, Senior Manager - Digital Marketing discusses how Honda discovered many people create a list of goals to accomplish before making the "leap" to the next phase of their lives and incorporated the "Leap List" in the Social campaign for the CR-V launch. Early registration ends 4/27! Visit www.tlsummits.com today. BEIJING AUTO SHOW Mercedes CLA concept previews expanded compact line Small doesn't have to be dull and boxy. That's the message Mercedes-Benz plans to pitch as it prepares to unveil the CLA Concept Style Coupe at the Beijing auto show. The concept will offer design hints for the new Mercedes-Benz A/B compact vehicles ... >> story  Published: Apr 19 2:02 pm U.S. Eastern time Hyundai gives Santa Fe an upscale makeover to boost global sales U.S. launch set for July SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai is aiming to sell 152,000 revamped Santa Fe SUVs globally this year, as it seeks to hold off a surge from high-end foreign brands at home. The vehicle is scheduled to launch in June in Europe, in the United States ... >> story  Published: Apr 19 12:31 am U.S. Eastern time [REG] Follow Automotive News

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