Lawmakers urge Obama to keep auto tariffs on Japan | New Range Rover Sport surfaces online | VW CEO pans fuel cells | Buick dodges dinosaurs

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EDITOR'S NOTE: We're upgrading our email system. Look for an email in the next week and follow the instructions to make sure you continue to receive this newsletter. If you notice that you're not getting your newsletters, please check your Junk folder. Thanks for your patience. U.S. lawmakers urge Obama to keep auto tariffs on Japan A group of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday urged President Barack Obama to insist on keeping a 2.5 percent tariff on Japanese autos and a 25 percent tariff on Japanese trucks if the United States and Japan enter into free trade talks. ... >> story  Published: Mar 14 3:33 pm U.S. Eastern time BMW appoints ex-Audi sales chief Schwarzenbauer chief of Mini, Rolls BMW Group has hired Peter Schwarzenbauer, the former Audi sales chief, to head its Mini and Rolls-Royce brands and named Harald Krueger as its new head of production. Krueger succeeds Frank-Peter Arndt, who is leaving the company due to health reasons. ... >> story  Published: Mar 14 8:26 am U.S. Eastern time Advertisement CUDL connects you with over 34 million potential buyers that purchase billions of dollars' worth of vehicles annually. Reach millions through CUDL's wide-range of Financing, Advertising and Aftermarket Solutions – including the nation's largest credit union financing platform of 1,000+ credit unions. click to learn more Most Americans drive while distracted on phones, CDC study finds About seven of 10 Americans talk on their mobile phones while behind the wheel, a dangerous distraction that is more common in the U.S. than in Europe, U.S. health officials said today. In the United States, 3. ... >> story  Published: Mar 14 12:34 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 3/14/13 1:20 pm ET 2013 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW 2014 Range Rover Sport leaked online It's getting harder and harder to keep the wraps on the redesigned Range Rover Sport. Over the past few weeks, the company has been teasing the new Range Rover Sport, which will debut at the New York auto show later this month. ... >> story  Published: Mar 14 10:26 am U.S. Eastern time BMW's 2012 profits edge up as U.S., China offset Europe slump BMW reported a 3.5 percent gain in 2012 profit as demand for the new 3-series sedan in China and the U.S. more than offset a market downturn in Europe. Earnings before interest and taxes rose to $10.7 billion, the company said today. BMW is targeting a third consecutive year of record deliveries in 2013. ... >> story  Published: Mar 14 6:49 am U.S. Eastern time   Automotive News Blogs Nick Bunkley is an enterprise reporter for Automotive News Buick, attacking dinosaur image, now dodges them in ads Buick has come a long way in the last decade, but ask anyone who doesn't work for GM or one of its dealerships to describe Buick customers, and you'll probably hear two words: "old people." ...  Read the blog  Published: Mar 14 3:58 pm U.S. Eastern time   DAVE GUILFORD While U.S. shrugs, China sees gold in green tech  Read the blog      » 3/28 - Building a Dealer App by DMEautomotive » 4/4 - Prevent Dealership Fraud by Automotive News » 6/11-13 - F&I WEEK by Automotive News

Safety group says new crash tests point to underride hazards The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety unveiled new crash-test results today that highlight the weakness of steel guards installed on the back ends of large truck trailers. ... >> story  Published: Mar 14 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 3/14/13 12:56 pm ET - details added   2013 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW Toyota plans N.Y. unveiling for 2014 Highlander Toyota plans to introduce the redesigned 2014 Highlander crossover at the New York Auto Show this month. ... >> story  Published: Mar 13 5:24 pm U.S. Eastern time   VW CEO Winterkorn pans hydrogen fuel cells Hydrogen fuel cells have failed to live up to promises and are unlikely to become a cost-effective way to power cars in the near future, Volkswagen AG CEO Martin Winterkorn said today. ... >> story  Published: Mar 14 3:53 pm U.S. Eastern time   Honda recalls 250,000 vehicles for braking problems Honda Motor Co. is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles globally, including some Acura MDX crossover SUVs, due to braking problems, the automaker said on Thursday. ... >> story  Published: Mar 14 8:14 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 3/14/13 12:20 pm ET   VW targets hike in U.S. sales, China output to counter Europe slump VW is counting on growth in China and the United States, along with gains in the luxury-car market with the Audi brand, to help offset declining demand in Europe amid a recession. ... >> story  Published: Mar 14 6:04 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 3/14/13 10:14 am ET - adds details   Nissan may build Leaf EV in China, government says Nissan may build Leaf electric vehicles in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, according to a government statement. ... >> story  Published: Mar 14 11:34 am U.S. Eastern time       » March 15 - Best Dealerships entry deadline » April 15 - PACE Awards » May 14 - Marketing Seminar - Los Angeles » June 11-12 - ANE Congress » June 12 - Rising Stars     Automotive News' top 5 news stories of the week 1. Henrik Fisker quits Fisker Automotive in dispute with management 2. GMC tops volume brands in dealer service satisfaction, Power says 3. Outgoing Chevy Impala lives another year, as fleet-only model 4. GM marketing shakeup may end joint venture that handles Chevy advertising 5. Toyota salary bonus is highest since 2008

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