Today's News - October 25, 2010

 

 

**KBB in the News**

 

Fleet sales buoy Big 3 comeback

http://www.detnews.com/article/20101025/AUTO01/10250338/1148/auto01/Fleet-sales-buoy-Big-3-comeback

 

Buying a car even with your so-so credit

http://money.cnn.com/2010/10/25/pf/saving/auto_finance_tips/

 

Survey finds that drivers are still texting and phoning behind the wheel

http://www.rbr.com/media-news/research/survey-finds-that-drivers-are-still-texting-and-phoning-behind-the-wheel.html

 

Texting-while-driving bans on the rise

http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/texting-while-driving-bans-on-the-rise-984069.html

 

New poll shows distracted driving crashes take heavy toll

http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2010/oct/24/new-poll-shows-distracted-driving-accidents-taking-ar-269832/

 

Family car guide: Five hot hatchbacks you can afford

http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1050784_family-car-guide-five-hot-hatchbacks-you-can-afford

 

Don’t be too quick to accept insurance companies’ offers

http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/10/23/2571235/dont-be-too-quick-to-accept-insurance.html

 

 

**Top News**

 

Honda recalls 528,000 vehicles in echo of Toyota brake-seal action

http://www.autonews.com/article/20101023/RETAIL05/101029931/1273

 

Honda recalling nearly half a million cars

http://money.cnn.com/2010/10/25/autos/honda_recall/index.htm

 

All recalls are not the same

http://www.cnbc.com/id/39796875

 

Wave of profits are expected this week from carmakers, suppliers

http://www.freep.com/article/20101025/BUSINESS01/10250413/1331/Wave-of-profits-are-expected-this-week-from-carmakers-suppliers

 

Ford may post record third-quarter profit on ‘virtuous circle’

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-10-25/ford-may-post-record-third-quarter-profit-on-virtuous-circle-.html

 

Small startups think big, hook top executives

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101025/OEM02/310259962/1179

 

Government calling for better gas mileage for trucks

http://www.detnews.com/article/20101025/AUTO01/10250361/1148/auto01/Government-calling-for-better-gas-mileage-for-trucks

 

Pickup sales get lift by surging U.S. farm industry

http://www.autonews.com/article/20101023/OEM/101029928/1403

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Toyota dealers dig deep to move metal

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101025/RETAIL03/310259965/1018

 

Toyota’s global auto output drops for first time in year on U.S., Europe

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-10-25/toyota-s-vehicle-output-drops-for-first-time-in-year-update1-.html

 

GM lifts stop-sale order on newly launched Chevy Cruze

http://www.autonews.com/article/20101022/OEM/101029934/1261

 

Nissan begins production of Leaf electric vehicle

http://www.autonews.com/article/20101025/COPY01/310259924/1193

 

Cayenne Hybrid: Prius of Porsches

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/24/automobiles/autoreviews/24porsche-cayenne.html?ref=automobiles

 

Less weight and more sport for Cayenne Turbo

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/24/automobiles/autoreviews/24porsche-cayenne-turbo.html?ref=automobiles

 

New Ford trucks sport powerful V-6 engines

http://www.detnews.com/article/20101023/OPINION03/10230313/1148/auto01/New-Ford-trucks-sport-powerful-V-6-engines

 

At Hyundai, the champagne is getting chilled

http://www.autonews.com/article/20101022/BLOG06/101029938/-1

 

Mazda aims to double sales, move upmarket

http://www.autonews.com/article/20101025/OEM02/310259964/1117

 

Saab’s sales chief will jump to Jaguar

http://www.autonews.com/article/20101025/OEM02/101029936/1128

 

Cadillac STS loses its V-8 engine for 2011

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/10/cadillac-sts-loses-its-v-8-engine-for-2011/1

 

All-New 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Names ‘SUV of Texas’ by Texas Auto Writers Association

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/all-new-2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-named-suv-of-texas-by-texas-auto-writers-association-105672208.html

 

2011 Ram Laramie Longhorn Named ‘Truck of Texas’

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2011-ram-laramie-longhorn-named-truck-of-texas-105672058.html

 

Ford Named ‘Truck Line of Texas;’ MyFord Touch Wins ‘Outstanding Feature’ by Texas Auto Writers

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ford-named-truck-line-of-texas-myford-touch-wins-outstanding-feature-by-texas-auto-writers-105627803.html

 

Versatility, Capability of Ford F-Series Trucks to Shine in 2010 SEMA Spotlight

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/versatility-capability-of-ford-f-series-trucks-to-shine-in-2010-sema-spotlight-105553748.html

 

Mopar® Previews Customized Vehicles for 2010 SEMA Show

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mopar-previews-customized-vehicles-for-2010-sema-show-105669993.html

 

Launching Off the Line: Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Delivers New Levels of Performance with Loads More Torque, Horsepower and Maximum Handling

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/launching-off-the-line-dodge-challenger-srt8-392-delivers-new-levels-of-performance-with-loads-more-torque-horsepower-and-maximum-handling-105673738.html

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

J.D. Power culls out a few top tips to help create mobile site success

http://www.autoremarketing.com/node/7323

 

J.D. Power and Associates Reports; Mobile Device Usage Finding from Automotive Shoppers Reveal Opportunities for Improvement and Best Practices

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jd-power-and-associates-reports-mobile-device-usage-findings-from-automotive-shoppers-reveal-opportunities-for-improvement-best-practices-105525158.html

 

Standoff looms at Lincoln

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101025/RETAIL07/310259957/1256

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Volkswagen Launches Digital Business Strategy with the Complete Redesign of VW.com

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/volkswagen-launches-digital-business-strategy-with-the-complete-redesign-of-vwcom-105673608.html

 

Ford marketing exec: Show me ideas

http://www.autonews.com/article/20101025/RETAIL03/310259982/1078

 

BMW, U.S. ad agency part ways after 5 years

http://www.autonews.com/article/20101022/RETAIL03/101029941/1246

 

Ford drives Gen Y Project in LA

http://adage.com/goodworks/post?article_id=146648

 

Land Rover goes urban in 10 cities worldwide

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=138167

 

GM marketing chief leads effort to bring companies to Detroit

http://www.freep.com/article/20101024/BUSINESS01/10240648/1331/GM-marketing-chief-leads-effort-to-bring-companies-to-Detroit

 

Auto drive: Pandora plans more Internet radio

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=138205

 

Mobile and video muscle onto ad exchanges

http://www.clickz.com/clickz/news/1810139/mobile-video-muscle-exchanges

 

Narrowing the gap between idea and action

http://www.clickz.com/clickz/column/1810118/narrowing-gap-idea-action

 

Networks block Web programs from being viewed on Google TV

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=138182

 

 

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