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February 2, 2007 A Prism Business Media Publication Vol. 1 No. 1
CONTENTS
From Our Magazines:
What Happens in Vegas Should Not Stay in Vegas

Honda, XM Partnership Brings Satellite Radio to Honda Certified Used Cars

NADA, EPA Urge Dealership Energy Conservation

'Trade, Trade and Trade'

Willey: Fight Factory Pressures

Who Are You Going to Call? NADA

Dealers Speak: Straight Talk From Retailers

Sonic Acquires Two Luxury Franchises

Run Auto Dealerships Like Las Vegas Casinos



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Bedginning with this morning's edition and ending on Tuesday, Ward's is publishing five special e-newsletters with news and insight from the NADA convention in Las Vegas.

Cliff Notes
What Happens in Vegas Should Not Stay in Vegas
LAS VEGAS -- Smart dealers traveling here this weekend are hoping what happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas.


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News
Honda, XM Partnership Brings Satellite Radio to Honda Certified Used Cars
A joint program between American Honda Motor Co Inc. and XM Satellite Radio could provide additional profits for dealers while helping them sell more certified pre-owned vehicles.

NADA, EPA Urge Dealership Energy Conservation
new joint program aims to cut dealerships' energy use by 10%, which could save nearly $193 million and prevent more than 1-million tons of CO2 emissions annually.


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Dealer Issues
'Trade, Trade and Trade'
The recent election is both a threat and an opportunity for AIADA.

Willey: Fight Factory Pressures
Let dealers address their own issues, '07 NADA chief says.


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Profit Centers
Who Are You Going to Call? NADA
NADA's Lifeline program offers help to dealers struggling to remain profitable.


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From the Dealers
Dealers Speak: Straight Talk From Retailers
Ward's talks with NADA dealers across the country to find out what's on their minds. This is the first in a series.

Sonic Acquires Two Luxury Franchises
Sonic Automotive has purchased two auto dealerships from PPE Houston.


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Off the Beaten Track
Run Auto Dealerships Like Las Vegas Casinos
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