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Allocation*High-stepping into retirementKorea fines carmakers for illegal price cutsFord unit sells driveshaft business to Chinese firmPanasonic teams with Garmin Chevy considers diesels, minicar for U.S. Ford plans lower spiffs in 2nd half Malibu, CTS boost conquests — barely Lexus may add a small SUV for urban buyersMinivan owners cross over to crossoversMetzeler, GDX combine into Henniges Supplier personnelBehrendt: Ford and its suppliers need each other Ford's Behrendt helped mend supplier relations Nissan's Q&A for dealers: To Q or not to Q? 2 Chrysler plants offer models for global alliances It will be painful for some dealers This generation's man on the moon: Green technology Buy it here, Campi, not in China, India Big-buck trucks: Ford is dead wrong Tata's Nano: We've heard that song before Ford, Dodge foolishly pin hopes on pickups What slump? Honda reports record results Hyundai: Genesis won't repeat iDrive controversy GM dominates Windy City debuts Hummer will sell a pickup Ford sees market for small van GM unibody pickup bows 51 dealers are nominated for Time magazine award E-commerce alters how dealers do business Dealing digitally Buying a car? Web is a woman's best friend Buy a car online? Not me Streaming video is almost an imperativeConsumer reviews of dealerships gain clout Web site joins dealer reviews, social network Dealers must monitor disgruntled bloggers Dealers discover social networking sites Legal barriers fall, but online auto sales still tricky Online scheduling, parts sales build service work Despite barriers, e-contracts are poised for takeoff in '08 Dealers: Web is one of many marketing tools Dealers use Net to snag specialty car buyers Online assembly line allows built-to-order Scions, delivered fast Online tools help dealers manage used-car fleets Web widens market, but can shave margins Visionary dealer launched online shopping Survey: Dealers embrace Web — cautiously CarMax sticks to growth plan despite slowing sales Profits top priority list NADA's chairwoman: Born to the business NADA CONVENTION SCHEDULE A 'doggoned good year' New boss: AIADA will get full effort Economy and hiring top Hudson's concerns AIADA chief: CAFE bill is a highlight of term 'We expected a volatile year' PARTY TIME Factories encourage dealers to go green Dealership execs will hit the books Green dealership leads way for GM Florida dealer believes tiny car is a Smart bet Southeast Toyota adds space for training GM dealers worry about losing their A-Team Wild West helps dealer move metal China dealers to take tour of U.S. retailing DealersAutomaker personnel Picture this Dodge Avenger comes to China Faulty gearshift blocker prompts Dodge recall RV shipments down 7.7% in Nov. GM forms hybrid, electric vehicle unit Autobytel sheds data, CRM software unit GM wants dealers to spruce up service bays EPA imposes new paint rules on body shops 'Right to repair' bill gains support Toyota honors Texas dealership Wake-up call for drowsy drivers Bush makes his final pitch for vehicles of the future '09 Corolla starts at $15,910; new Matrix begins at $16,850 GM's Henderson: We're not largest Ford dealerships close, but the bills just keep coming DealerTrack back on track Ford recalls vehicles 2nd time Denso's net rises 19.5% Lear reports stronger 2007 Bosch, Mahle form venture What's AMG? M-B plans awareness drive The Detroit 0? Deux Chevaux could be reborn as Nano fighter What would Homer drive? Maybe a Taurus, Ford exec hints Ruling is a chiller for Miller 1 more flight for the Firebird Ford wants more dealers (but not here) In an icy economy, early signs of frostbite Automotive News - February 4, 2008Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Automotive News - February 4, 2008 (Page Cover1)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Automotive News - February 4, 2008 (Page Cover2)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Modern turbos leave early versions in the dust (Page 1)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - For Bosch, Red X marks spot for quality gains (Page 2)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - A leaner Dana leaves Chapter 11, saying it's ready to compete (Page 3)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Korea fines carmakers for illegal price cuts (Page 4)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Panasonic teams with Garmin (Page 5)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Supplier personnel (Page 6)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Supplier personnel (Page 7)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Ford's Behrendt helped mend supplier relations (Page 8)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Ford's Behrendt helped mend supplier relations (Page 9)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - 2 Chrysler plants offer models for global alliances (Page 10)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - 2 Chrysler plants offer models for global alliances (Page 11)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Big-buck trucks: Ford is dead wrong (Page 12)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Big-buck trucks: Ford is dead wrong (Page 13)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Ford, Dodge foolishly pin hopes on pickups (Page 14)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Ford, Dodge foolishly pin hopes on pickups (Page 15)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Hyundai: Genesis won't repeat iDrive controversy (Page 16)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Hyundai: Genesis won't repeat iDrive controversy (Page 16A)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Hyundai: Genesis won't repeat iDrive controversy (Page 16B)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Hyundai: Genesis won't repeat iDrive controversy (Page 16C)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Hyundai: Genesis won't repeat iDrive controversy (Page 16D)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Hyundai: Genesis won't repeat iDrive controversy (Page PWI1)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Hyundai: Genesis won't repeat iDrive controversy (Page PWI2)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - GM unibody pickup bows (Page 17)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - GM unibody pickup bows (Page 18)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - GM unibody pickup bows (Page 19)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - 51 dealers are nominated for Time magazine award (Page 20)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Dealing digitally (Page 21)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Dealing digitally (Page 22)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Dealing digitally (Page 23)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Dealing digitally (Page 24)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Dealing digitally (Page 25)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Buy a car online? Not me (Page 26)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Buy a car online? Not me (Page 27)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Streaming video is almost an imperative (Page 28)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Streaming video is almost an imperative (Page AT1)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Streaming video is almost an imperative (Page AT2)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Streaming video is almost an imperative (Page AT3)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Streaming video is almost an imperative (Page AT4)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Streaming video is almost an imperative (Page AT5)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Streaming video is almost an imperative (Page AT6)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Streaming video is almost an imperative (Page AT7)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Streaming video is almost an imperative (Page AT8)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Web site joins dealer reviews, social network (Page 29)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Dealers must monitor disgruntled bloggers (Page 30)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Dealers must monitor disgruntled bloggers (Page 31)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Dealers discover social networking sites (Page 32)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Dealers discover social networking sites (Page 33)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Legal barriers fall, but online auto sales still tricky (Page 34)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Legal barriers fall, but online auto sales still tricky (Page 35)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Online scheduling, parts sales build service work (Page 36)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Despite barriers, e-contracts are poised for takeoff in '08 (Page 37)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Dealers: Web is one of many marketing tools (Page 38)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Dealers: Web is one of many marketing tools (Page 39)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Dealers use Net to snag specialty car buyers (Page 40)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Dealers use Net to snag specialty car buyers (Page 41)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Online assembly line allows built-to-order Scions, delivered fast (Page 42)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Online assembly line allows built-to-order Scions, delivered fast (Page 43)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Online assembly line allows built-to-order Scions, delivered fast (Page 44)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Online assembly line allows built-to-order Scions, delivered fast (Page 45)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Online tools help dealers manage used-car fleets (Page 46)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Online tools help dealers manage used-car fleets (Page 47)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Web widens market, but can shave margins (Page 48)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Web widens market, but can shave margins (Page 49)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Visionary dealer launched online shopping (Page 50)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Visionary dealer launched online shopping (Page 51)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Visionary dealer launched online shopping (Page 52)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Visionary dealer launched online shopping (Page 53)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Survey: Dealers embrace Web — cautiously (Page 54)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Survey: Dealers embrace Web — cautiously (Page 55)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - CarMax sticks to growth plan despite slowing sales (Page 56)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - CarMax sticks to growth plan despite slowing sales (Page 57)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - NADA's chairwoman: Born to the business (Page 58)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - NADA's chairwoman: Born to the business (Page 59)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - NADA CONVENTION SCHEDULE (Page 60)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - NADA CONVENTION SCHEDULE (Page 61)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - A 'doggoned good year' (Page 62)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - A 'doggoned good year' (Page 63)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - New boss: AIADA will get full effort (Page 64)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - New boss: AIADA will get full effort (Page 65)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Economy and hiring top Hudson's concerns (Page 66)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Economy and hiring top Hudson's concerns (Page 67)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - 'We expected a volatile year' (Page 68)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - 'We expected a volatile year' (Page 69)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - PARTY TIME (Page 70)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - PARTY TIME (Page 71)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Factories encourage dealers to go green (Page 72)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Factories encourage dealers to go green (Page 73)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Green dealership leads way for GM (Page 74)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Green dealership leads way for GM (Page 75)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Florida dealer believes tiny car is a Smart bet (Page 76)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Florida dealer believes tiny car is a Smart bet (Page 77)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Southeast Toyota adds space for training (Page 78)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Southeast Toyota adds space for training (Page 79)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - GM dealers worry about losing their A-Team (Page 80)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - GM dealers worry about losing their A-Team (Page 81)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Wild West helps dealer move metal (Page 82)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Wild West helps dealer move metal (Page 83)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - China dealers to take tour of U.S. retailing (Page 84)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Dodge Avenger comes to China (Page 85)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Faulty gearshift blocker prompts Dodge recall (Page 86)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Autobytel sheds data, CRM software unit (Page 87)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Toyota honors Texas dealership (Page 88)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Toyota honors Texas dealership (Page 88A)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Toyota honors Texas dealership (Page 88B)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Toyota honors Texas dealership (Page 88C)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Toyota honors Texas dealership (Page 88D)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - Toyota honors Texas dealership (Page 89)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - GM's Henderson: We're not largest (Page 90)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - GM's Henderson: We're not largest (Page 91)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - GM's Henderson: We're not largest (Page 92)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - GM's Henderson: We're not largest (Page 93)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - GM's Henderson: We're not largest (Page 94)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - GM's Henderson: We're not largest (Page 95)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - GM's Henderson: We're not largest (Page 96)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - GM's Henderson: We're not largest (Page 97)Automotive News - February 4, 2008 - GM's Henderson: We're not largest (Page 98)Automotive News - 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