Today's News - October 1, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Truck deals, pent-up demand boost September U.S. auto sales (Syndicated to The Chicago Tribune)

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120930/RETAIL01/120929846/truck-deals-pent-up-demand-boost-sept-u-s-auto-sales

Auto-loan rates at record lows helps drive sales in U.S.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-01/auto-loan-rates-at-record-lows-helps-drive-sales-in-u-s-.html

Kelley Blue Book recognizes affordability of 2012 Nissan Versa

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1283764&Itemid=99999999

2012 Honda CR-V among Most Fuel-Efficient Crossovers, available at Don Davis Honda

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?id=1285410&Itemid=34&option=com_content&task=view

**Top News**

Chevrolet Spark sales are heating up

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121001/RETAIL07/310019977/chevrolet-spark-sales-are-heating-up

**Paris Auto Show**

KBB Editorial reports 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2012-paris-auto-show/

Volkswagen GTI Concept - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/volkswagen-gti-concept-_-2012-paris-auto-show/

2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive - Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-mercedes_benz-sls-amg-coupe-electric-drive-_-paris-auto-show/

Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion Concept - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/volkswagen-golf-bluemotion-concept/

Suzuki S-Cross Concept - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/suzuki-s_cross-concept-teased-for-paris-auto-show/

SsangYong e-XIV Concept - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/ssangyong-e_xiv-concept-previewed-for-paris-auto-show/

2013 Chevrolet Trax - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-chevrolet-trax-_-2012-paris-auto-show/

Rolls-Royce Art Deco Cars - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/rolls-royce-art-deco_inspired-vehicles-headed-to-paris/

2013 Kia Carens - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-kia-carens-teased-_-2012-paris-auto-show/

Europe: It’s ‘a disaster’

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121001/RETAIL01/310019959/europe-its-a-disaster

Technology dominates Paris Auto Show

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120929/AUTO01/209290327/1148/auto01/Technology-dominates-Paris-Auto-Show

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Daimler, Nissan and Renault expand global alliance

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/09/daimler-nissan-and-renault-expand-global-alliance/

Toyota’s engine overhaul

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121001/OEM01/310019957/toyotas-engine-overhaul

BMW to offer 3-bangers in the U.S.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121001/OEM01/310019955/bmw-to-offer-3-bangers-in-the-u-s

Mazda North American operations appoints Russell Wager vice president, marketing

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mazda-north-american-operations-appoints-russell-wager-vice-president-marketing-172061241.html

Ford, GM co-design trannies

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121001/OEM01/310019958/ford-gm-co-design-trannies

Toyota’s quiet hero

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121001/OEM02/310019985/toyotas-quiet-hero

Automakers grapple with rising tide of industrial espionage

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120930/OEM01/120929845/automakers-grapple-with-rising-tide-of-industrial-espionage

2014 Impala brings with it end of the bench seat

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/10/2014-impala-brings-with-it-end-of-the-bench-seat/

Honda expands N.A. recall to include over 600,000 Accords

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121001/OEM11/121009995/honda-expands-n-a-recall-to-include-over-600-000-accords

GM to recall about 41,000 cars over fuel leak problem

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121001/OEM11/121009996/gm-to-recall-about-41-000-cars-over-fuel-leak-problem

**Dealer/Industry News**

Chrysler Canada workers vote 90% in favor of four-year agreement

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-01/chrysler-canada-workers-vote-90-in-favor-of-four-year-agreement.html

California issues 10,000^th rebate for zero-emission incentive program

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/28/california-issues-10000th-rebate-for-zero-emissions-incentive-program/

Oil rises on European optimism after Spanish stress test

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-01/oil-rises-on-european-optimism-after-spanish-stress-test.html

Visteon names Leuliette is permanent CEO

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121001/OEM02/121009997/visteon-names-leuliette-its-permanent-ceo

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Wear headphones: BMW brings performance school online

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/184069/wear-headphones-bmw-brings-performance-school-onl.html?edition=51832

Ford hits the road to tout C-MAX

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/184076/ford-hits-the-road-to-tout-c-max.html?edition=51832

Nineteen (19!) ideas for growing your email list

http://www.marketingprofs.com/articles/2012/9028/nineteen-19-ideas-for-growing-your-email-list?adref=nlt100112

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