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TM 973-335-3930 x50 chamcoauto.com http://www.chamcoauto.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Automotive News - January 14, 2008VW said to set sights on site in SouthDealers are thinking recessionBig-buck trucks defy sales trendGPS that shares tips, and other show gizmosHow Tata built the $2,500 carFor some dealers, Isuzu franchise is a nice additionUAW, CAW chiefs split on views of CerberusChrysler, Jeep roll out conceptsIndustry and its allies dig in against state CO2 rulesFord: Dealer profits rose significantly in '07Lamborghini will create U.S. sales areLincoln MKT concept points to a large crossoverSuppliers: Chrysler hasn't talked with usThere's a new No. 1 plant: GeorgetownNewspaper-only ads work for Caddy storeSmart USA rolls out 68 sales sitesOPINION: Detroit 3 move to help dealers; it's a good startLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Credit: Tough sledding, indeedKEITH CRAIN: Convergence — an idea before its timeLETTER TO THE EDITOR: An Indian owner for Jaguar? Why not?LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Fewer dealers? Good for VolvoDONALD L. HALL: Once again, factories need some tough loveLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Field reps work on days offProvoq is Caddy's small crossoverJOHN K. TEAHEN: Despite sage advice, Detroit 3 kept on truckin' in 2007FINANCE & INSURANCE: Service contract vendor leaves dealers on the hookFINANCE & INSURANCE: Study: More car buyers choose to get financing on the InternetSouthwestRe offers GAP coverageKia captive opens centerBrochure offered in SpanishDaimler Financial expandsUniversal launches Web featureDETROIT AUTO SHOW: Saab joins the crossover clubDETROIT AUTO SHOW: Rover rolls out 3-door conceptDETROIT AUTO SHOW: Toyota hints at pint-sized pickupDETROIT AUTO SHOW: Hummer HX aims to get a jump on JeepDETROIT AUTO SHOW: Ram's balancing act: Get civilized, but stay toughDETROIT AUTO SHOW: Verve is Ford's global small-carDETROIT AUTO SHOW: Forester loses tall-wagon stylingDETROIT AUTO SHOW: VW goes upscale with Passat CC — cautiouslyDETROIT AUTO SHOW: Hyundai's evolution: The GenesisDETROIT AUTO SHOW: Ford suspends, reworks F-150 for '09 to keep it at front of pickup packBUY / SELL: Group 1 buys luxury, importsDealersMexico sales fall 4.5% in Nov.RV shipments rebound 1.8% in OctoberOutput drops 3% in 20072007's sales champ? It's a GM-Toyota nailbiterCOMMENT: Suddenly, all pols care deeply about autosDealer turns Volvos green for a yearResume alert: Chrysler's still shoppingRwd cars in the works at FordGlobal execs are upbeatWelburn: Calm down, Camaro complainersAutomotive News - January 14, 2008Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - (Page Bellyband1)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - (Page Bellyband2)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - Big-buck trucks defy sales trend (Page 1)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - Big-buck trucks defy sales trend (Page 2)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - How Tata built the $2,500 car (Page 3)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - Industry and its allies dig in against state CO2 rules (Page 4)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - Industry and its allies dig in against state CO2 rules (Page 5)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - There's a new No. 1 plant: Georgetown (Page 6)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - There's a new No. 1 plant: Georgetown (Page 7)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - Smart USA rolls out 68 sales sites (Page 8)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - Smart USA rolls out 68 sales sites (Page 9)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - Smart USA rolls out 68 sales sites (Page 10)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - Smart USA rolls out 68 sales sites (Page 11)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - LETTER TO THE EDITOR: An Indian owner for Jaguar? Why not? (Page 12)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - LETTER TO THE EDITOR: An Indian owner for Jaguar? Why not? (Page 13)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Field reps work on days off (Page 14)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Field reps work on days off (Page 15)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - JOHN K. TEAHEN: Despite sage advice, Detroit 3 kept on truckin' in 2007 (Page 16)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - JOHN K. TEAHEN: Despite sage advice, Detroit 3 kept on truckin' in 2007 (Page 17)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - JOHN K. TEAHEN: Despite sage advice, Detroit 3 kept on truckin' in 2007 (Page Insert1)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - JOHN K. TEAHEN: Despite sage advice, Detroit 3 kept on truckin' in 2007 (Page Insert2)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - Universal launches Web feature (Page 18)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - Universal launches Web feature (Page 19)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - DETROIT AUTO SHOW: Hummer HX aims to get a jump on Jeep (Page 20)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - DETROIT AUTO SHOW: Hummer HX aims to get a jump on Jeep (Page 21)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - DETROIT AUTO SHOW: Ram's balancing act: Get civilized, but stay tough (Page 22)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - DETROIT AUTO SHOW: Ram's balancing act: Get civilized, but stay tough (Page 23)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - DETROIT AUTO SHOW: Forester loses tall-wagon styling (Page 24)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - DETROIT AUTO SHOW: Forester loses tall-wagon styling (Page 25)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - DETROIT AUTO SHOW: Hyundai's evolution: The Genesis (Page 26)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - DETROIT AUTO SHOW: Hyundai's evolution: The Genesis (Page 27)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - DETROIT AUTO SHOW: Ford suspends, reworks F-150 for '09 to keep it at front of pickup pack (Page 28)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - DETROIT AUTO SHOW: Ford suspends, reworks F-150 for '09 to keep it at front of pickup pack (Page 29)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - BUY / SELL: Group 1 buys luxury, imports (Page 30)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - BUY / SELL: Group 1 buys luxury, imports (Page 31)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - BUY / SELL: Group 1 buys luxury, imports (Page 32)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - BUY / SELL: Group 1 buys luxury, imports (Page 33)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - BUY / SELL: Group 1 buys luxury, imports (Page 34)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - BUY / SELL: Group 1 buys luxury, imports (Page 35)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - RV shipments rebound 1.8% in October (Page 36)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - RV shipments rebound 1.8% in October (Page 37)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - RV shipments rebound 1.8% in October (Page 38)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - RV shipments rebound 1.8% in October (Page 39)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - RV shipments rebound 1.8% in October (Page 40)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - Output drops 3% in 2007 (Page 41)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - Welburn: Calm down, Camaro complainers (Page 42)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - Welburn: Calm down, Camaro complainers (Page 43)Automotive News - January 14, 2008 - Welburn: Calm down, Camaro complainers (Page 44)http://www.nxtbookMEDIA.com

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