Tesla is back in the news for two big reasons:  it expects to turn a profit for the first time in company history, and it announced a ‘revolutionary’ lease program for consumers with flat fees depending on the Model S trim.  Tesla also factors in various costs, such as time, gas savings and incentives when discussing the leases.  Purchasers also can sell their Model S down the road with a specific residual value.  Consumers always take note when a deal interests them, especially when it’s for a car as hot as the Model S…

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**Top News**

Japanese car makers recalling more than 3 million vehicles for faulty airbags

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/04/11/japanese-car-makers-recalling-more-than-3-million-vehicles-for-faulty-airbags/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=WSJ_Autos_Driversseat

Honda, Nissan and Toyota in massive recall

http://money.cnn.com/2013/04/11/news/toyota-honda-airbag-recall/index.html

As electric car sales struggle, Obama calls for more funding

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100633877

Automakers, suppliers call on Congress to lower corporate taxes

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130411/AUTO01/304110341/1148/auto01/Automakers-suppliers-call-Congress-lower-corporate-taxes

**OEM/Vehicle News**

GM CEO meets Merkel as two sides bury past differences

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-11/gm-ceo-meets-merkel-as-two-sides-bury-past-differences.html

Musk: Tesla could build second plant in Texas

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130410/RETAIL07/130419986/musk-tesla-could-build-second-plant-in-texas#axzz2QAgTQLln

Ford, allies in Congress make case for EU trade deal

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130410/GLOBAL/130419988/ford-allies-in-congress-make-case-for-eu-trade-deal#axzz2QAggYdQq

**Dealer/Industry News**

Gasoline futures fall as U.S. inventories grow

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/04/11/gasoline-futures-fall-as-u-s-inventories-grow/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=WSJ_Autos_Driversseat

Is Michigan repeating economic mistakes of past?

http://www.freep.com/article/20130411/COL06/304110058/walsh-wayne-state

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

GM friends Facebook, pointing to its significant role in mobile advertising http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/social-networks/15135.html

Lexus crosses country with concert tour

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/197758/lexus-crosses-country-with-concert-tour.html?edition=58689#axzz2QAdSCZ2Q

Experian consolidates media duties with OMD

http://adage.com/article/agency-news/experian-consolidates-media-duties-omd/240821/

Managing online reputation:  What to listen for, and where

http://www.marketingprofs.com/articles/2013/10518/managing-online-reputation-what-to-listen-for-and-where?adref=nlt041113

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