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<item><title>Toyota Prius generates most online buzz, study says</title><link><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130526/RETAIL03/130529921/toyota-prius-generates-most-online-buzz-study-says]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130526/RETAIL03/130529921/toyota-prius-generates-most-online-buzz-study-says]]></guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2013 00:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>The Toyota Prius was the most talked about hybrid vehicle online, generating $14.5 million in total media value, from January through April, according to a new study from a social analytics company.</description></item>
<item><title>Audi launches program to hire U.S. military technicians for dealer service jobs</title><link><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130525/RETAIL05/130529923/audi-launches-program-to-hire-u-s-military-technicians-for-dealer]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130525/RETAIL05/130529923/audi-launches-program-to-hire-u-s-military-technicians-for-dealer]]></guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 10:22:54 EST</pubDate><description>Audi of America is launching a program targeting military technicians for service department jobs at U.S. dealerships.</description></item>
<item><title>N.H. legislators pass amendments to Dealer Bill of Rights</title><link><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130524/RETAIL07/130529924/n-h-legislators-pass-amendments-to-dealer-bill-of-rights]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130524/RETAIL07/130529924/n-h-legislators-pass-amendments-to-dealer-bill-of-rights]]></guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 16:15:10 EST</pubDate><description>A bill that would further regulate the relationship between New Hampshire auto dealers and their factories is a step closer to becoming law despite opposition from automakers.</description></item>
<item><title>Volvo marketing boss Speck is leaving; sales VP Visser named successor</title><link><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.comhttp://europe.autonews.com/article/20130524/ANE/305249954/volvo-marketing-boss-speck-is-leaving-sales-vp-visser-named-successor]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.comhttp://europe.autonews.com/article/20130524/ANE/305249954/volvo-marketing-boss-speck-is-leaving-sales-vp-visser-named-successor]]></guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 10:03:47 EST</pubDate><description>Doug Speck, Volvo's senior vice president for marketing, sales and customer service, is leaving his post effective July 1, the company said today.</description></item>
<item><title>Volvo marketing boss Speck is leaving; sales VP Visser named successor</title><link><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130524/OEM02/130529937/volvo-marketing-boss-speck-is-leaving-sales-vp-visser-named-successor]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130524/OEM02/130529937/volvo-marketing-boss-speck-is-leaving-sales-vp-visser-named-successor]]></guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 10:03:47 EST</pubDate><description>Doug Speck, Volvo's senior vice president for marketing, sales and customer service, is leaving his post effective July 1, the company said today.</description></item>
<item><title>Sonic, back in acquisition market, buys 2 stores in Denver</title><link><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130524/RETAIL07/130529932/sonic-back-in-acquisition-market-buys-2-stores-in-denver]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130524/RETAIL07/130529932/sonic-back-in-acquisition-market-buys-2-stores-in-denver]]></guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 14:36:50 EST</pubDate><description>Sonic Automotive is back in the dealership acquisition market with the purchase of large BMW and Mercedes stores in Denver.</description></item>
<item><title>Dodge banks on Fast and Furious 6 tie-in to rev up Dart sales</title><link><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130523/RETAIL03/130529938/dodge-banks-on-fast-furious-6-tie-in-to-rev-up-dart-sales]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130523/RETAIL03/130529938/dodge-banks-on-fast-furious-6-tie-in-to-rev-up-dart-sales]]></guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 16:02:26 EST</pubDate><description>Can the coattails of Fast and Furious 6 and its young, devoted male fans give a boost to Dodge Dart sales? Chrysler Group is counting on it.</description></item>
<item><title>LaSorda, Penske launch venture fund for tech startups</title><link><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130523/OEM02/130529944/lasorda-penske-launch-venture-fund-for-tech-startups]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130523/OEM02/130529944/lasorda-penske-launch-venture-fund-for-tech-startups]]></guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:29 EST</pubDate><description>Tom LaSorda, the former CEO of Chrysler and Fisker Automotive, has started a new venture capital fund -- with investors that include auto racing and retailing executive Roger Penske -- that will invest in startup companies in health care, clean...</description></item>
<item><title>GM prices Chevy Spark EV below $20,000 after tax credits</title><link><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130523/OEM05/130529949/gm-prices-chevy-spark-ev-below-20000-after-tax-credits]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130523/OEM05/130529949/gm-prices-chevy-spark-ev-below-20000-after-tax-credits]]></guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>GM will price its new Chevrolet Spark electric vehicle at $27,495, including destination charges and before federal tax credits, placing it among the cheapest EVs on the market.</description></item>
<item><title>Experian vehicle history reports to appear in AutoTrader.com starting in September</title><link><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130523/RETAIL04/130529939/experian-vehicle-history-reports-to-appear-in-autotrader-com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.autonews.com/article/20130523/RETAIL04/130529939/experian-vehicle-history-reports-to-appear-in-autotrader-com]]></guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 15:46:30 EST</pubDate><description>Starting in September, dealers will be allowed to post used vehicles on AutoTrader.com with Experian Automotive's AutoCheck vehicle history reports in addition to reports from Carfax.</description></item>
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