Thanks to the impact of future increased fuel economy ratings in the United States and the equally impactful raising of CO2 emissions standards in Europe, we are seeing the future of transportation take shape with the help of shoppers at Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com. As predicted, manufacturers will be introducing fewer larger or sporty vehicles and instead focusing on smaller and more efficient entries to raise their CAFE and emissions ratings. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a perfect example, as a small and nimble crossover designed to deliver utility that consumers demand with economy that the future will require...

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**Top News**

Nissan to fix 2.14 million cars in third-biggest recall

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101028/OEM/310289941/1279

Nissan recalls 2 million vehicles worldwide

http://www.freep.com/article/20101028/BUSINESS01/101028021/1210/Nissan-recalls-2-million-vehicles-worldwide

Nissan recalling 747,000 vehicles in U.S.

http://money.cnn.com/2010/10/28/autos/nissan_recall/index.htm

Electric-car sales are likely to be low-voltage

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-autos-electric-20101028,0,4014945.story

Report: Alternative car sales to grow slow

http://www.detnews.com/article/20101028/AUTO01/10280355/1148/auto01/Report--Alternative-car-sales-to-grow-slow

LA Auto Show muscles in with significant world debuts

http://www.autonews.com/article/20101027/BLOG06/101029863/-1

Fuel rules haven’t doomed demand for SUVs

http://www.detnews.com/article/20101028/AUTO01/10280354/1148/auto01/Fuel-rules-haven’t-doomed-demand-for-SUVs

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Chrysler to hit 40-mpg goal

http://www.freep.com/article/20101028/BUSINESS01/10280450/1210/Chrysler-to-hit-40-m.p.g.-goal

Chrysler’s new minivans coming for Christmas

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/28/chryslers-new-minivans-coming-for-christmas/?ref=automobiles

Chrysler 200 convertible to make LA debut

http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-200-convertible.html

Ford to invade SEMA show with nine custom Mustangs

http://www.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/Index

Bright Lights of Las Vegas Strip Shine on Suzuki at 2010 SEMA Show

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bright-lights-of-las-vegas-strip-shine-on-suzuki-at-2010-sema-show-105991543.html

‘Dub’ crew turns Hyundai Equus into a SEMA stunner

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/10/dub-crew-turns-hyundai-equus-into-a-sema-stunner/1

The Originator is Back with an All-New Attitude – The New 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan: New Heart, New Moves, New Soul

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-originator-is-back-with-an-all-new-attitude----the-new-2011-dodge-grand-caravan-new-heart-new-moves-new-soul-106023308.html

An All-New Dynamic for the 2011 Dodge Avenger: A Mid-Size Sedan Designed, Engineered for Spirited Performance

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/an-all-new-dynamic-for-the-2011-dodge-avenger-a-mid-size-sedan-designed-engineered-for-spirited-performance-106024098.html

2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid in Dealer Showrooms this November

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2011-porsche-cayenne-s-hybrid-in-dealer-showrooms-this-november-106078103.html

Cayenne Proves Porsche’s Goal of Better Fuel Economy

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cayenne-proves-porsches-goal-of-better-fuel-economy-105886818.html

Foresight leads to Ford’s comeback

http://www.detnews.com/article/20101028/OPINION03/10280348/1148/auto01/Foresight-leads-to-Ford’s-comeback

Would You Go Electric? New Ford Web Site Gives Consumers the ABC’s of Electrified Vehicle

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/would-you-go-electric-new-ford-web-site-gives-consumers-the-abcs-of-electrified-vehicle-106078793.html

Chevy Volt buyers won’t get California’s $3,000 rebate for 2011

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-10-27/chevy-volt-buyers-won-t-get-california-s-3-000-rebate-for-2011-on-rating.html

GM will spend $190 million so Mich. plant can build small Cadillac, reports say

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101027/OEM01/101029862/1260

GM to Invest $190 Million, Add 600 Jobs at Lansing Grand River

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gm-to-invest-190-million-add-600-jobs-at-lansing-grand-river-106079783.html

Chrysler Group LLC Announces $600 Million Investment in its Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chrysler-group-llc-announces-600-million-investment-in-its-belvidere-ill-assembly-plant-106057628.html

Ford E-News – Oct. 27, 2010

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ford-e-news---oct-27-2010-105894683.html

Hyundai Motor’s Q3 profit surges 38% on overseas sales

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101028/OEM/310289905/1276

Kia Sportage is sharp, but not a standout

http://www.freep.com/article/20101028/COL14/10280410/1331/BUSINESS01/Kia-Sportage-is-sharp-but-not-a-standout

2011 Volkswagen Jetta: You can feel the cost-cutting

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-volkswagen-jetta-review-20101026,0,707204.story

2011 Infiniti QX56 is an uninspiring SUV that shows bigger is not better

http://www.detnews.com/article/20101028/OPINION03/10280370/1148/auto01/2011-Infiniti-QX56-is-an-uninspiring-SUV-that-shows-bigger-is-not-better

**Dealer/Industry News**

James Bond’s iconic Aston Martin sells for $4.1 million

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2010-10-27-james-bond-aston-martin-auction_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Criticism of new Chevy theme line runs deep

http://adage.com/article?article_id=146735

Chevy intros ‘Runs Deep’ tagline

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/automotive-travel/e3i08bfc050adda5b914854f47964616e67

Q&A: Chris Perry, Jeff Goodby Go Deep on Chevy

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=138428

GM’s new Chevy marketing blitz will top 2008 spending

http://www.autonews.com/article/20101027/RETAIL03/101029867/1261

GM to align Chevy brand with big sporting events

http://www.freep.com/article/20101028/BUSINESS01/10280448/1331/GM-to-align-Chevy-brand-with-big-sporting-events

Social intelligence becomes new monitoring tool

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=138467

SEO is dead, and the new king is ‘SMO’

http://paidcontent.org/article/419-seo-is-dead-and-the-new-king-is-smo/

P&G’s Marc Pritchard touts value of PR

http://adage.com/article?article_id=146749

The zombie marketing invasion

http://www.clickz.com/clickz/column/1811241/zombie-marketing-invasion

For the first time, ‘The Daily Show’ hosts a sitting president

http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/27/for-the-first-time-the-daily-show-hosts-a-sitting-president/?ref=media

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