Jackson cheers FTC crackdown on bad adsAuto News

AutoNation Inc. CEO Mike Jackson is delighted that the Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on deceptive advertising by dealerships.



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3 brothers building on a family traditionAuto News

Three entrepreneurs in a single new-car store could be a recipe for disaster, but the Milosch brothers have turned the family's entrepreneurial gene into a competitive strength.



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Intense watch on GM's new 'superstar' comes with risks, rewardsAuto News

Barra's sudden stardom poses a unique opportunity for GM, which is eager to put the era of "Government Motors" in the past and to attract new customers at a time when women influence a majority of car-buying purchases.



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VIDEO: AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson's favorite cars at Detroit auto showAuto News

Automotive News reporter Jamie LaReau toured the floor of the North American International Auto Show with AutoNation CEO MIke Jackson, as he highlighted the biggest hits he saw.



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Ford's huge bet on aluminumAuto News

Alan Mulally took one of the biggest business risks in history in 2006 by mortgaging $23.6 billion in Ford Motor Co. assets to avert bankruptcy.



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Cadillac plans several variants of successful ATSAuto News

Cadillac wants to leverage the success of its ATS compact sedan with a few variant models.



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GMC may get one of its ownAuto News

GMC's lineup is in the midst of a major overhaul, including the Canyon mid-sized pickup unveiled here last week.



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As it matures, Scion is rethinking its imageAuto News

Scion turns 10 years old this year, and even though the target customer is still Gen Y, the behavior of that demographic has changed dramatically.



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Planning ahead is key to keeping the business in the family, experts sayAuto News

Without proper succession planning, a dealer could leave behind a legacy of litigation and failed business and family relationships. That's why many experts agree dealers should start succession planning when they are in their late 40s or early 50s.



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Mercedes-Benz expects GLA to be hot, scarceAuto News

Mercedes-Benz expects the GLA crossover to be an even bigger seller than its CLA sibling when it goes on sale this fall. That means dealers probably can count on shortages of that vehicle, too, said Steve Cannon, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA.



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