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Contact Michael Rees now. 866-623-2970 – mrees@dealerprotraining.com GSM - Earn between $250K / $500K. Possible buy-in. Large Chicagoland import dealer. Must have proven track record. Only the best need to apply. Bilingual /Polish/ English a must. Reply to Box #5105. PRIVATE LABEL BOTTLED WATER: Delivered. Superior Quality & Customer Service. Includes 4-color process label. Call for special Dealer pricing. www.PLH2O.com. We would love to earn your business. 918-834-4444 SERVICE MANAGER Established Ford dealer is seeking an experienced, customer oriented Service Manager for one of their suburban Chicago locations. Send resume to Courland Automotive Practice (CAP) is a global retained executive search firm with nine international offices that specializes exclusively in the worldwide automotive industry. Our rapid growth within the North American market necessitates a Senior Partner for our Irvine, California location. We require a strong business developer who will continue to increase our West Coast and International presence. This successful executive will be a seasoned automotive related professional with a proven track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships. Alternatively, previous search experience with automotive and industrial sectors would also be of great interest. EOE Serious inquiries, please reply to lisasellers@courland.com www.courland.com E X EC U T I V E S EA R C H CHICAGO DETROIT FRANKFURT Box #5101 Manager of Auto Logistics – Ohio Distribution Center (Marysville, Ohio) In this position you will ﬁll the critical role of receipt, processing, and shipment of new vehicles produced at our manufacturing facilities in Ohio. As a successful manager of this Logistic Distribution Center, your major job responsibilities will include managing staff and vendors in the safe/efﬁcient receiving, processing and shipping of all inbound and outbound vehicles from 2 plant facilities; driving efﬁciencies towards the reduction of vehicle transportation cost and transit time; successfully interfacing with manufacturing, vendors, transportation carriers, and other support personnel; and the creation of facility management plans to ensure adequate capacity for storage, processing, train and truck shipments in a safe, accident free environment. A Bachelor’s degree is Logistics or a related ﬁeld and a minimum of ﬁve years’ experience in transportation/logistics is required. Three years’ distribution management experience or ten years’ auto industry distribution experience will also be acceptable. You must have strong communication skills and experience with Microsoft Ofﬁce and MS Project. The ability to execute effective planning and organization is essential. Proven leadership skills to address issues and inﬂuence change are vital. Must be willing to relocate and travel. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., offers a competitive salary and beneﬁts package. If you’re ready to experience the power of what Honda can do for you, send your resume to: American Honda Motor Co., Inc., 1919 Torrance Boulevard, MS 100-1C-3A, Attn: Job ID AHM15712, Torrance, CA 90501-2746. Fax: (310) 783-2110. www.hondacorporate.com Honda is an Equal Opportunity-Afﬁrmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Parts and Service Director Award winning Ford LM store in Northern California has an incredible opportunity for an experienced Parts and Service Director to lead a dedicated team to a whole new level. This individual will possess good human qualities necessary to lead a “World Class” team. 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Automotive News - February 25, 2008 Chamco's 'consultant' is forced into limelight Group 1, Gulf States clash Dealer profit stuck in neutral Ghosn: Autos are in recession NHTSA investigates Toyota, Pontiac cars' windows The upside of upside down: Better belts Push buttons will alter interiors Schwarzenbauer leaves Porsche for Audi CSM: Cuts in auto output to ease in 2nd quarter Ford's Hispanic ad campaign takes it to the mat Hydrogen slips as a solution for the greening of autos Kia to spend big to upgrade dealerships GMAC: Office cuts won't affect dealers LaSorda: Chrysler's $700 million axle plant is 'going up' Toyota hybrid battery partner boosts output Buick may add a car below the LaCrosse Toyota could add 2 more small vehicles to U.S. lineup Calif. regulators shoot for 40-plus mpg by 2020 Loyalty/conquest: Power's best, worst Chrysler firm on retrieving tools from Plastech Former NUMMI exec applies Toyota ideas to aircraft industry Kozyra's resume reflects volatile supplier climate Obituaries Chrysler, Plastech now have chance to work together Do it the NADA way Hail, Geneva; spring must be near Volt's potential is unlimited The Volt is terrific; give GM a hand Beware of high tech running amok Teach reporters half full/half empty Dealer wants to view Conti exec: Inside, it's about the info Dealers Caddy chief's goals: Build on CTS, prestige, high-tech Geneva looks like another green scene Volvo XC60 system senses impact, hits the brakes Saab 9-1 concept awaits green light GM: Supply of vehicles to certify will stay steady Used-vehicle supplies up, prices down in Jan. Black Book plans daily updates Cars.com rolls out video service Manheim launches search tool Luxury sales channel is high on GM agenda GM seeks dealers' help with 5-point green plan Northwood offers dealer MBA Court rejects Chicago dealer's appeal Taxes distort Jan. sales in Europe Nissan to cut designers NHTSA studies window woes Bank: Autos easier to afford VW labor boss gets jail term Delphi sells 2 units Toyota Tundra had tough Jan. Chrysler's white knight: We're investors, not heroes Ford's 'Knight Rider' is Sync on steroids GMAC parties have lost a bit of their pizazz Global warming? It's a crock - but . . . Nardelli's NASCAR debut is a winner A frosty reception for the TSX

Automotive News - February 25, 2008

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