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Kelley Blue Book Hot Car Report Analysis – November 3, 2011:

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque continues to rise on kbb.com, as it makes its appearance on the Hot Car Report for the third time in four weeks. There are three catalysts driving interest in the Evoque, they are….

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- Arthur Henry, Market Intelligence Manager and Market Analyst, Analytic Insights Division, Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com                                                                                 

 

**Top News**

 

Automakers Try to Extract Real Sales From a Virtual World

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/03/automakers-try-to-extract-real-sales-from-a-virtual-world/?ref=automobiles

 

More than 50 Vehicles to be Unveiled at the LA Auto Show

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/more-than-50-vehicle-debuts-to-be-unveiled-at-the-la-auto-show-133149673.html

 

Total Outstanding Consumer Debt Now Nearly Equivalent to Pre-Recession Levels

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/total-outstanding-consumer-debt-now-nearly-equivalent-to-pre-recession-levels-133074753.html

 

Porsche Sells Malbec to Keep Autos Coming Into Argentina: Cars

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-11-03/porsche-sells-malbec-to-keep-autos-coming-into-argentina-cars.html

 

Rattner Applauds Auto Bailouts’ ‘happy ending’

http://detnews.com/article/20111101/AUTO01/111010321/Rattner-applauds-auto-bailouts’-‘happy-ending’

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford Announces Focus Electric Price; $40,000

http://money.cnn.com/2011/11/02/autos/ford_focus_electric_price/index.htm

 

Ford Revs Up Small-Car Line
http://detnews.com/article/20111103/AUTO01/111030364/1148/auto01/Ford-revs-up-small-car-line

 

Chevy Expands Global Reach

http://detnews.com/article/20111103/AUTO01/111030337/1148/auto01/Chevy-expands-global-reach

 

Nissan raises Full-Year Profit Forecast

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/nissan-increases-full-year-profit-forecast

 

Saab Loses Its Production and Purchasing Chief
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111103/COPY01/311039858/1193

 

Porsche Holding Boss Hellmaier to Retire at Year End

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111103/ANE/111109954/1193

 

Former Ford, Volvo Designer Peter Horbury Heading to China

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2011/11/former-ford-volvo-designer-peter-horbury-heading-to-china/

 

October Was Good For Just About Everyone But Toyota

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/161610/october-was-good-for-just-about-everyone-but-toyo.html

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Powered By Carwoo!, DealerRater Premiers PrivateBuy

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/powered-by-carwoo-dealerrater-premiers-privatebuy-133143833.html

 

AutoNation Announces October 2011 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/autonation-announces-october-2011-retail-new-vehicle-unit-sales-133141903.html

 

AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson on Sales: VIDEO
http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000054204

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Ford Launches Licensed Products Site

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/161611/ford-launches-licensed-products-site.html

 

Wired: Bringing Advertisers and Its Blogs Closer Together

http://www.adweek.com/news/press/wired-bringing-advertisers-and-its-blogs-closer-together-136211

 

Yahoo! Rolls Out ‘Livestand’ Reader App

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/161677/yahoo-rolls-out-livestand-reader-app.html

 

 

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**KBB in the News**

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Blue Book Briefing for November 2011

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/blue-book-briefing

 

Car-buying help: Five smart resources to get the right car at the right price

http://moneyland.time.com/2011/11/04/car-buying-help-5-smart-resources-to-get-the-right-car-at-the-right-price/

 

Consumers try to boost the economy

http://www.investoruprising.com/author.asp?section_id=1483&doc_id=235373

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Subaru BRZ Concept - STI - Los Angeles Auto Show preview

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/subaru-brz-concept-_-sti-_-los-angeles-auto-show-preview/

 

Five 2012 minivans earn IIHS Top Safety Pick honors

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/five-2012-minivans-earn-iihs-top-safety-pick-honors/

 

2013 Volkswagen CC - Los Angeles Auto Show Preview

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-volkswagen-cc-_-los-angeles-auto-show-preview/

 

2012 Ford Focus Electric to start at $39,995

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2012-ford-focus-electric-to-start-at-39995/

 

Ford Fiesta ST Concept five-door – Los Angeles Auto Show preview

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/ford-fiesta-st-concept-five_door-_-los-angeles-auto-show-preview/

 

2012 Toyota Yaris Review

http://www.kbb.com/toyota/yaris/2012-toyota-yaris-expert_car_reviews/?intent=buy-new

 

2012 Toyota Tundra Review

http://www.kbb.com/toyota/tundra-double-cab/2012-toyota-tundra-double-cab-expert_car_reviews/?intent=buy-new

 

2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab Review 

http://www.kbb.com/toyota/tacoma-access-cab/2012-toyota-tacoma-access-cab-expert_car_reviews/?intent=buy-new

 

2012 Toyota Sienna Review 

http://www.kbb.com/toyota/sienna/2012-toyota-sienna-expert_car_reviews/?intent=buy-new

 

2012 Toyota Highlander Review 

http://www.kbb.com/toyota/highlander/2012-toyota-highlander-expert_car_reviews/?intent=buy-new

 

2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review 

http://www.kbb.com/toyota/fj-cruiser/2012-toyota-fj-cruiser-expert_car_reviews/?intent=buy-new

 

           

**Top News**

 

Toyota extends output halt, reduction to next week on Thai floods

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111104/COPY01/311049856/1117

 

Ford’s Focus Electric priced at $39,995, matching Chevy Volt

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111103/OEM05/111109944/1261

 

NHTSA report: Audio S8 tops 2009 theft rates

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111104/RETAIL02/111109929/1295

 

California rebates for hybrids and E.V’s live on, in reduced form

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/03/california-rebates-for-hybrids-and-e-v-s-live-on-in-reduced-form/?ref=automobiles

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford avoids $43 million judgment from fatal crash in Illinois

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111103/OEM/111109940/1492

 

Audi sells A5 in Europe with recession anxiety threatening prospects: Cars

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-04/audi-sells-a5-in-europe-with-recession-anxiety-threatening-prospects-cars.html

 

GM saves 1,260 jobs making Chevrolet Colorado in Missouri

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/11/gm-saves-1260-jobs-making-chevrolet-colorado-pickup-in-missouri/1

                                             

Jeep recalls certain Wranglers to fix airbags systems

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2011/11/04/jeep-recalls-certain-wranglers-to-fix-airbag-systems/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=WSJ_Autos_Driversseat

 

Rolls-Royce recalls nearly 600 Ghost models for fire hazard

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/04/rolls-royce-recalls-nearly-600-ghost-models-for-fire-hazard/?ref=automobiles

 

Suzuki makes splash with marine concept

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2011/11/suzuki-makes-splash-with-marine-concept/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

  

Dealer labeled ‘Taliban Toyota’ by rival awarded $7.5 million

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111103/RETAIL07/111109938/1422

 

Congress considers increased financing to study alcohol interlocks

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/03/congress-considers-increased-financing-to-study-alcohol-interlocks/?ref=automobiles

 

NADA: Convention attendance poised to hit four-year high

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/nada-convention-attendance-poised-hit-four-year-high

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

How Ford blew it on Facebook

http://adage.com/article/digitalnext/ford-blew-facebook/230815/

 

Hyundai tests customers’ brains with ‘New Thinkers Index’

http://adage.com/article/global-news/hyundai-tests-customers-brains-thinkers-index/230808/

 

Ford Mustang rides social app for sales leads

http://www.clickz.com/clickz/news/2122599/ford-mustang-rides-social-app-sales-leads

 

GM signs Google Apps pact, in initial step towards cloud

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203804204577016130714523066.html

 

Chevy launches Hispanic ad effort

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/161742/chevy-launches-hispanic-ad-effort.html?edition=39923

 

Google changes search algorithm results

http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/google-changes-search-algorithm-136343

 

Want brand love on social? Offer discounts

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/161714/want-brand-love-on-social-offer-discounts.html?edition=39923

 

 

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**KBB in the News**

 

What are the advantages on in-vehicle technology in the used-vehicle marketplace?

http://www.autoremarketing.com/technology/what-are-advantages-vehicle-technology-used-vehicle-marketplace?page=0,0

 

Scammers spoof legitimate website in online car sale scheme

http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/money/consumer/scam_alerts/scammers-spoof-legitimate-website-in-online-car-sale-scheme

 

Put brakes on your car’s depreciating value

http://www.news4jax.com/consumer-news/automotive/Put-brakes-on-your-car-s-depreciating-value/-/1935186/4010792/-/f1mbcl/-/

 

Drivers looking for bargains

http://www.wiscnews.com/baraboonewsrepublic/news/local/article_943b03aa-074d-11e1-bd8d-001cc4c002e0.html

 

           

**Top News**

 

Toyota results face dents from yen’s surge

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204554204577021731653167656.html

 

Thailand floodwaters threaten second Honda factory, inner-Bangkok industry

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-06/thai-floodwaters-threaten-second-honda-factory-inner-bangkok.html

 

Toyota extends production adjustments another week due to Thai floods

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/toyota-extends-production-adjustments-another-week-due-thai-floods

 

Responding to critics, Ford plans major upgrade for MyFord Touch

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/07/responding-to-critics-ford-plans-major-upgrade-for-myford-touch/?ref=automobiles

 

General Motors says Opel’s Stracke to become Europe head effective Jan. 1

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-07/general-motors-says-opel-s-stracke-to-become-europe-head-effective-jan-1.html

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

GM expected to report 3Q profit

http://www.freep.com/article/20111107/BUSINESS0101/111107012/GM-expected-report-3Q-profit?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Auto%20news

 

GM may block Saab deal with Chinese investors

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111107/ANE/111109911/1131

 

Cadillac infotainment system to debut in 2012 on XDTS sedan

http://www.freep.com/article/20111105/BUSINESS01/111050322/Cadillac-infotainment-system-debut-2012-XTS-sedan?odyssey=tab|topnews

 

Pontiac lives on again – in G8 sedan recall

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/11/pontiac-lives-again----in-g8-sedan-recall/1

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

GOP presidential candidates criticize auto bailout

http://detnews.com/article/20111107/POLITICS03/111070351/1148/auto01/GOP-presidential-candidates-criticize-auto-bailout

 

Japan executives, unions demand lower auto taxes

http://detnews.com/article/20111107/AUTO01/111070378/1148/auto01/Japan-executives--unions-demand-lower-auto-taxes

 

vAuto contends RealDeal increases dealer traffic 24 percent

http://www.autoremarketing.com/technology/vauto-contends-realdeal-increases-dealer-traffic-24-percent

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Jeep introduces Call of Duty: Modern Warfare limited edition Wrangler

http://adage.com/article/news/jeep-introduces-call-duty-modern-warfare-wrangler/230851/

 

Chevrolet talks family with new Silverado campaign

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/161785/chevrolet-talks-family-with-new-silverado-campaign.html?edition=39980

 

Three signs you’re a success on Facebook

http://www.imediaconnection.com/article_full.aspx?id=30422

 

What Twitter users think about the brands they follow

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1008675

 

 

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