Today's News - December 3, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

New-car shoppers return to market in November after Superstorm Sandy disrupts October sales

FOX News National

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Breaking the glass for automobile sales

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324020804578151641319911324.html?user=welcome&mg=id-wsj

 

U.S. November auto sales surge to 4.5-year high

http://www.cnbc.com/id/50031233

 

Chrysler, Ford, GM and Toyota post strong November auto sales

http://lat.ms/R1dpqk

 

Drive on: Super auto sales today trail superstorm

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/12/03/november-auto-sales-sandy/1742017/

 

And here the latest sales forecasts for November

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/11/and-here-the-latest-sales-forecasts-for-november/

 

Business Buzz: Holiday season brings deals on cars

http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2012/12/02/1220155

 

The next workplace? Behind the wheel: All tech considered

http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2012/12/03/166230794/the-next-workplace-behind-the-wheel?ft=1&f=102920358

 

The return of fun

http://www.latimes.com/custompublishing/automotive/la-ss-the-return-of-fun-20121130,0,6655928.story

 

Auto Outlook: Foreign cars tops in resale

http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey=600-201212020530UPI_____BUSITRAK_111128_9003-1&params=timestamp%7c%7c12%2f02%2f2012+5%3a30+AM+ET%7c%7cheadline%7c%7cAuto+Outlook%3a+Foreign+cars+tops+in+resale%7c%7cdocSource%7c%7cUnited+Press+International%7c%7cprovider%7c%7cACQUIREMEDIA&ticker=AAPL

 

Ford hitting a hybrid stride

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/ford-hitting-hybrid-stride

5 cars with the best resale value

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11780883/1/5-cars-with-the-best-resale-value.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEN

 

Top 10 vehicles in terms of resale value

http://www.dallasnews.com/business/autos-latest-news/20121130-top-10-vehicles-in-terms-of-resale-value.ece

 

2013 Jeep Wrangler is a KBB.com Best Resale Value winner

http://www.onlineprnews.com/news/287651-1354285023-2013-jeep-wrangler-is-a-kbbcom-best-resale-value-winner.html

 

KBB names Camaro SS as the “Best Resale Value” in its class

http://www.streetlegaltv.com/news/kbb-names-camaro-ss-as-the-best-resale-value-in-its-class/

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2014 Chevrolet SS surfaces in NASCAR Sprint Cup trim

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-chevrolet-ss-surfaces-in-nascar-sprint-cup-trim/

 

Subaru SHARC wins LA Auto Show Design Challenge competition

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/subaru-sharc-wins-la-auto-show-design-challenge-competition/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Chrysler November sales gain 14% as Sandy spurs demand

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-03/chrysler-november-sales-gain-14-as-sandy-spurs-demand.html

 

Ford restarts Lincoln Motor Co.

http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/03/autos/ford-lincoln-motor/index.html

 

Lincoln launching ad blitz to get back on radar

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121203/RETAIL03/121139975/lincoln-launching-ad-blitz-to-get-back-on-radar

 

Lincoln’s ‘warm, personal’ makeover includes Super Bowl ads

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/12/03/lincolns-warm-personal-makeover-includes-super-bowl-ads/

 

New Lincoln agency relaunches brand, snags spot in Super Bowl

http://adage.com/article/news/ford-relaunches-lincoln-brand-spot-super-bowl/238580/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Akerson zeros in on '13 launches

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121203/OEM01/312039964/akerson-zeros-in-on-13-launches

 

Mitsubishi's U.S. rebound plan: Boost lineup, add output

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121203/OEM02/312039989/mitsubishis-u-s-rebound-plan-boost-lineup-add-output

 

Volvo Cars sees major investments in Sweden

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121203/COPY01/312039821/volvo-cars-sees-major-investments-in-sweden

 

Volvo plans to roll out self-driving cars in 2014

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/12/03/volvo-plans-to-roll-out-self-driving-cars-in-2014/

 

Toyota struggles to revive China sales amid anti-Japan dispute

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121202/GLOBAL03/121209997/toyota-struggles-to-revive-china-sales-amid-anti-japan-dispute

 

Reports of EV death premature

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121203/OEM03/312039963/reports-of-ev-death-premature

 

Toyota RAV4 gets a new look, better fuel economy

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121202/AUTO01/212020303/1148/auto01/Toyota-RAV4-gets-new-look-better-fuel-economy

 

London black-cab crisis opens road to Mercedes minivans

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-03/london-black-cab-crisis-opens-road-to-mercedes-minivans.html

 

Toyota makes early retirement offers to 2,000 workers

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-30/toyota-makes-early-retirement-offers-to-2-000-workers.html

 

Rolls-Royce expands global dealerships to target wealthy outside Europe

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121201/OEM/312019963/rolls-royce-expands-global-dealerships-to-target-wealthy-outside

 

Ford recalling 2013 Escape, Fusion because of possible engine fires

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121130/OEM11/121139972/ford-recalling-2013-escape-fusion-because-of-possible-engine-fires

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

How government, industry created lithium ion battery overcapacity

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121203/OEM06/312039982/how-government-industry-created-lithium-ion-battery-overcapacity

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Mercedes’ Super Bowl arsenal: New car, name on the stadium and Kate Upton

http://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/mercedes-super-bowl-arsenal-car-stadium/238573/

 

Q&A: VW has unique position, even underwater

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/188233/qa-vw-has-a-unique-position-even-underwater.html?edition=54035#axzz2E0iqAqFc

 

Ferrari immerses mobile users in brand world via app

http://www.luxurydaily.com/ferrari-immerses-mobile-users-in-brand-world-via-app/

 

Make It a December to Remember with Lexus ‘Check in for Charity’

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/make-it-a-december-to-remember-with-lexus-check-in-for-charity-social-campaign-181827991.html

 

4 steps to achieve social media maturity

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/33213.asp

 

 

 

 

 

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