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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Infiniti eyes bolder subbrandAuto News

Created just three years ago as Infiniti's European-competing performance subbrand, IPL might no longer cut it for the company's bolder future product plans.



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BMW takes a chance with i3's ultrathin seatsAuto News

The BMW i3 has gotten considerable attention for its electric powertrain and carbon fiber body structure. But more groundbreaking innovations -- BMW's vision of eco-friendly urban transportation -- can be found in the cockpit.



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CEO Horn going 'on offense' to bolster VW's U.S. lineupAuto News

Michael Horn's offensive has begun. And for VW's chief of U.S. operations, it is not just about winning over the U.S. market, where Volkswagen wants to be a major player on a par with Toyota or Honda.



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Maverick auto dealer Ron Tonkin dies at 82Auto News

Ron Tonkin, the Oregon auto dealer who crusaded against overbearing factories while NADA chief in 1989, has died.



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Maverick auto dealer Ron Tonkin has died Auto News

Ron Tonkin, the Oregon auto dealer who crusaded against overbearing factories while NADA chief in 1989, has died.



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High costs likely to keep Smart's 4-seater from U.S.Auto News

U.S. dealers aren't likely to get the new Smart ForFour four-seat car that goes on sale in Europe this year.



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One reporter's take on what worked, and what didn't, at the Detroit showAuto News

West Coast Editor Mark Rechtin, who walked the floor of the Detroit auto show gathering first impressions of new cars and concepts, is convinced that this was a show of missed opportunities.



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Rivals eye F-150 with respect, questionsAuto News

At the Detroit auto show this week, suppliers and competitors finally got a chance to inspect the innovative Ford F-150 pickup. A constant parade of them toured the Ford exhibit. They snapped pictures with their cellphones. They measured.



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NHTSA ends investigation of Jeep firesAuto News

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has closed its investigation into fire risks in 2.7 million older Jeep vehicles, ending a rare public standoff between U.S. regulators and an automaker over whether a safety recall is justified.



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Toyota, Milwaukee Brewers extend sponsorship tiesAuto News

Toyota has renewed a multi-year sponsorship deal with the Milwaukee Brewers Major League Baseball club, the company said today.



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