Today's News - July 16, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

All-new 2013 vehicle model names and faces arriving now

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/all-new-2013-vehicle-models

 

Consumer finance: Car companies’ new approach to clearing inventory

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120712-705910.html

 

Bigger sales, smaller margins

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120716/RETAIL07/307169919/1321/bigger-sales-smaller-margins

 

Analysts expect 3.5-percent dip in used values during coming months

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/analysts-expect-35-percent-dip-used-values-during-coming-months

 

Crossover value retention beats industry average

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/crossover-value-retention-beats-industry-average

 

Used-vehicle shoppers turn interest toward ‘heavy-duty’ vehicles

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/used-vehicle-shoppers-turn-interest-toward-%E2%80%98heavy-duty%E2%80%99-vehicles

 

New-car prices fall

http://www.usatoday.com/USCP/PNI/Nation/World/2012-07-15-PNI0715cars-briefsPNIBrd_ST_U.htm

 

KBB.com: 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/07/14/kbb-com-10-coolest-new-cars-under-18000/

 

Kelley Blue Book featured on Cash Cab

WNBC (NBC) DMA: 1 New York, NY

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**Top News**

 

Ford sales in Europe drop 10 percent; total sales could be worst since 1994

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/news-summary-ford-sales-in-europe-drop-10-percent-total-sales-could-be-worst-since-1994/2012/07/13/gJQAmWzAiW_story.html

 

Ford’s European car sales drop 10%

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120714/AUTO0102/207140328/1148/auto01/Ford-s-European-car-sales-drop-10-

 

Vehicle stocks grew slightly during June

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120716/OEM01/307169924/1424/vehicle-stocks-grew-slightly-during-june

 

Ford recalling more than 10,000 Escapes crossovers; carpet padding could interfere with braking

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/industries/ford-recalling-more-than-8200-escape-crossovers-carpet-padding-could-interfere-with-braking/2012/07/15/gJQAVy1rmW_story.html

 

Ford recalls certain new Escape crossovers

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/15/ford-recalls-certain-new-escape-crossovers/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Fiat seeks to fuel rise in U.S. sales

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120714/AUTO01/207140313/1148/auto01/Fiat-seeks-fuel-rise-U-S-sales

 

BMW plans more Mini output, 10 models

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120716/OEM03/307169939/1193/bmw-plans-more-mini-output-10-models

 

Daimler doubles spending to revamp Mercedes-Benz compacts

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-16/daimler-doubles-spending-to-revamp-mercedes-benz-compacts.html

 

Jaguar sales fall in June while Land Rover demand gains

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-16/jaguar-sales-fall-in-june-while-land-rover-demand-gains.html

 

Nissan unveils new note to rival models of Toyota, Honda

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-16/nissan-unveils-new-note-to-rival-models-of-toyota-honda.html

 

Hyundai Motor union plans new strike, still talking

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120716/OEM01/307169784/1277/hyundai-motor-union-plans-new-strike-still-talking

 

Hollande pressure on Peugeot seen limited by mounting losses

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-15/hollande-pressure-on-peugeot-seen-limited-by-mounting-losses.html

 

Falling share price adds to Peugeot’s problems

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/14/falling-share-price-adds-to-peugeots-problems/

 

GM appoints Tim Lee as head of global manufacturing

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120716/OEM01/120719882/1424/gm-appoints-tim-lee-as-head-of-global-manufacturing

 

GM seen by analysts as step away from giving up on Opel

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120716/COPY01/307169775/1193/gm-seen-by-analysts-as-a-step-away-from-giving-up-on-opel

 

Problems with G.E.’s WattStation charger for some Nissan Leafs

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/13/problems-with-g-e-s-wattstation-charger-for-some-nissan-leafs/

 

For mpg, Jag to add 4-banger

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120716/OEM01/307169917/1193/for-mpg-jag-to-add-4-banger

 

Lexus coupe adds a dash of flash

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120716/OEM03/307169916/1292/lexus-coupe-adds-a-dash-of-flash

 

The car without a driver

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120716/OEM06/307169920/1143/the-car-without-a-driver

 

Fiat will offer ‘world’s first in-car espresso maker’

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/fiat-offers-in-car-espresso-maker-for-doppio-on-the-go/1

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Possible government car limits boost China car sales

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/possible-car-limits-boost-china-car-sales-even-as-economy-tanks/1

 

Design study: 127 mpg is possible with compromises

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120716/OEM03/307169953/1193/design-study-127-mpg-is-possible-with-compromises

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Cause marketing helps drive ’13 Ford Escape

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/178692/cause-marketing-helps-drive-13-ford-escape.html?edition=49030

 

Fiat 500 product portfolio makes its way to the U.S. in new broadcast commercial

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fiat-500-product-portfolio-makes-its-way-to-the-us-in-new-broadcast-commercial-162577616.html

 

Buick taps Manning for OnStar audibles

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/178691/buick-taps-manning-for-onstar-audibles.html?edition=49030

 

Build-your-own Audi on giant screens bids for urban buyer

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-16/build-your-own-audi-on-giant-screens-bids-for-urban-buyer.html

 

Nissan Leaf offers free taxi rides on Twitter

http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/nissan-leaf-offers-free-taxi-rides-twitter-141864

 

‘Risky Business’ Porsche 928 makeout car on auction block

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/famous-porsche-928-auction-rebecca-de-mornay-risky-business-/1

 

Does GM’s Chevy Volt ad signal return to advertising toward gay and lesbian buyers?

http://www.freep.com/article/20120716/BUSINESS0101/207160358/Does-GM-s-Chevy-Volt-ad-signal-return-to-LGBT-advertising-

 

MSNBC.com is no more, becomes NBCNews.com following buyout from Microsoft

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/178775/msnbccom-is-no-more-becomes-nbcnewscom-followin.html?edition=49029

 

Microsoft and NBC complete Web divorce

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/16/business/media/msnbccom-renamed-nbcnewscom-as-microsoft-and-nbc-divorce.html?_r=1&ref=media

 

5 ways to optimize video for search

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32214.asp

 

 

 

 

 

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