Today's News - July 2, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com names 10 Cars That Reignite the American Dream

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/kelley-blue-book-names-10-cars-reignite-american-dream

 

June U.S. new-car sales seen highest in 5 years

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/29/us-usa-autosales-idUSBRE85S15S20120629

 

Auto sales stall with 500,000 cut from 2013 U.S. outlook

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-02/auto-sales-stall-with-500-000-cut-from-2013-u-s-outlook.html

 

U.S. auto sales forecast to hit 5-year high in June

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120630/RETAIL01/120629879/1422

 

2012 Kia Soul named one of top 10 Coolest Cars Under $18K

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2012-kia-soul-named-one-of-top-10-coolest-cars-under-18k-160851675.html

 

2013 Ford Escape named one of Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Most Fun SUVs

http://www.i-newswire.com/2013-ford-escape-named-one-of-kelley/183983

 

 

**Top News**

 

Toyota recalls Lexus SUVs over risk of stuck gas pedals

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-lexus-recall-20120630,0,6098391.story

 

Toyota expands floor mat recall to 154,800 Lexus RX crossovers from 2010

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120629/OEM11/120629886/1292/toyota-expands-floor-mat-recall-to-154-800-lexus-rx-crossovers-from

 

Toyota recalls more vehicles for sticking throttles

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/01/toyota-recalls-lexus-vehicles-for-sticking-throttles/

 

Mercedes looks to SUVs to extend lead in U.S. luxury race

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-29/mercedes-leading-bmw-in-u-s-luxury-race.html

 

Fiat 500 sales this year more than all of 2011

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/fiat-500-sales-this-year-more-than-all-of-2011/1

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Mercedes to offer B-class EV in U.S.

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120702/OEM03/307029989/1193/mercedes-to-offer-b-class-ev-in-u-s

 

As trucks square off, this time mpg comes into play

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120702/OEM03/307029968/1254/as-trucks-square-off-this-time-mpg-comes-into-play

 

Toyota seeks BMW sports-car expertise in technology links

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-29/toyota-seeks-bmw-sports-car-expertise-in-technology-links.html

Acura ILX: Lower expectations, better results

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/30/acura-ilx-lower-expectations-better-results/

 

EV market races to offer wireless charging

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120701/OEM05/306309998/1295/ev-market-races-to-offer-wireless-charging

 

BMW plans to hire thousands of permanent staff, report says

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120701/COPY01/307019992/1424/bmw-plans-to-hire-thousands-of-permanent-staff-report-says

 

GM signs European logistics deal with Peugeot unit

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120702/OEM10/307029880/1193/gm-signs-european-logistics-deal-with-peugeot-unit

 

To Elon Musk and the Model S: Congratulations

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/29/to-elon-musk-and-the-model-s-congratulations/

 

Ridgeline straddles boundary between truck, SUV

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120630/AUTO03/206300313/1148/auto01/Ridgeline-straddles-boundary-between-truck-SUV

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Health care: It’s time for hard choices

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120702/RETAIL07/307029969/1424/health-care-its-time-for-hard-choices

 

Alcohol-sensing technology could become standard in all cars

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/story/2012-06-29/alcohol-detection-technology-standard-cars/55927610/1

 

Exotics stake out fertile sales turf in Japan despite stagnant economy

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120630/COPY01/306309999/1305/exotics-stake-out-fertile-sales-turf-in-japan-despite-stagnant-economy

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Ford is top auto brand for buzz

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/177907/ford-is-top-auto-brand-for-buzz.html?edition=48569

 

Trending now: Carmakers turn to new-age advertising

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120702/RETAIL03/307029976/1506/trending-now-carmakers-turn-to-new-age-advertising

 

Disguised Jaguar F-type sports car runs at Goodwood

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/jaguar-f-type-goodwood-speed-sports-car-development/1

 

Infiniti shows what it can do with a Lotus hybrid

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/infiniti-emerge-lotus-hybrid-fast-goodwood-festival-/1

 

Lamborghini, Four Seasons star in July Robb Report digital edition

http://www.luxurydaily.com/lamborghini-four-seasons-star-in-july-robb-report-digital-edition/

 

 

 

 

 

 

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