Sample of commentary for this week’s Kbb.com Hot Car Report:

 

The top movers this week show a combination of economic efficiency combined with a continued interest in luxury, a segment that has remained stable when compared to changes that have affected other segments in a fairly volatile manner...

   

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**Top News**

 

U.S. awards $175M for advanced technology projects to improve fuel economy

http://www.autonews.com/article/20110810/OEM05/110819984/1186

 

Michigan companies win $45M in fed energy grants

http://www.detnews.com/article/20110811/BIZ/108110359/1148/auto01/Michigan-companies-win-$45M-in-fed-energy-grants

 

Gut check time for auto investors

http://www.cnbc.com/id/44091720

 

Akerson purchased 10,000 GM shares Tuesday, filing says

http://www.autonews.com/article/20110810/OEM02/308109798/1179

 

GM bankruptcy lawyers seek $125M

http://www.detnews.com/article/20110811/AUTO01/108110357/1148/auto01/GM-bankruptcy-lawyers-seek-$125M

 

Report: Chrysler planning to expand Toledo operations, add 1,100 jobs

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110811/OEM01/110819977/1252

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Exclusive: No more free iPads for Hyundai Equus

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/08/exclusive-no-more-free-ipads-for-hyundai-equus/1

 

Ford says it’s feeling ‘pricing pressure’ as China market slows

http://www.autonews.com/article/20110810/GLOBAL03/308109816/1131

 

Chrysler offers 90-day no-pay program

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2011/08/chrysler-offers-90-day-no-pay-program/

 

U.S. blocks $1 million Italian supercar

http://money.cnn.com/2011/08/09/autos/NHTSA_pagani_huayra/index.htm

 

Acura’s future product map hits the Web

http://www.leftlanenews.com/acuras-future-product-map-hits-the-web.html

 

Mazda5: Matchless multi-tasker

http://www.detnews.com/article/20110811/OPINION03/108110364/1148/auto01/Mazda5--Matchless-multi-tasker

 

Saab may drop 9-3 name, resurrect badge that draws on heritage

http://www.autonews.com/article/20110809/OEM/110809814/1265

 

New BMWs a dollar more than used show closing market gap

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-11/new-bmws-a-dollar-more-than-used-show-closing-market-gap-cars.html

 

Tata Motors misses estimates on Jaguar sales

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-11/tata-motors-first-quarter-profit-misses-estimates-as-jaguar-sales-decline.html

 

Ford Strengthens Product Development Team; Reinforces Global Leadership Structure

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ford-strengthens-product-development-team-reinforces-global-leadership-structure-127515508.html

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Bill to raise auto dealer documentation fees gains momentum

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-docfees-20110811,0,2982566.story

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Wall Street downgrades Madison Avenue: Major impact of economic turmoil will be on 2012 ad budgets

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=155713

 

Financial markets making middle America nuts

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=155625

 

Search, email still most popular online activities

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=155677

 

911 will soon accept texts, videos, photos

http://mashable.com/2011/08/11/911-text-video/

 

A six-step blueprint for brand advertising on Facebook

http://adage.com/article/digitalnext/brand-advertising-facebook-a-6-step-blueprint/229166/

 

How to grow your Twitter followers – 10 ‘for Real’ tips

http://www.clickz.com/clickz/column/2100244/grow-twitter-followers-real-tips

 

 

 

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