Today's News

Today's News- October 4, 2013

KBB in the News

 

The New York Times: Car fire a test for high-flying Tesla

 

The Associated Press: Jobless benefits applications hover near adjusted 6-year low

 

The Associated Press: Tesla Model S fire points to challenges for electric cars; experts vouch for safety

 

Reuters: Tesla grapples with PR nightmare after battery fire in U.S.

 

National Public Radio:  KBB.com’s Jack Nerad reports Tesla fire

 

Bloomberg Businessweek: Viral video of burning Model S sends Tesla stock tumbling

 

FOX Business: After Model S fire, Wall Street throws cold water on Tesla

 

ABC News: Tesla fire shows electrics face safety challenges

 

Business Insider: The government shutdown means we may never find out why that Tesla caught on fire

 

ABC News: How does the Tesla Model S ace safety tests, but catch on fire?

 

Huffington Post: Tesla loses up to $3 billion in market value after video of burning car goes viral

 

Yahoo News: Tesla fire shows electrics face safety challenges

 

Financial Post: Tesla stock sinks on video of Model S in flames, analyst downgrade

 

U.S. News Money: 6 companies you did not know were high-tech

 

Automotive News: Tesla grapples with PR nightmare after battery fire in U.S.

 

San Antonio Express News: Honda Selects S.A. for hybrid launch

 

San Francisco Chronicle: Battery fire dings Tesla stock, image


Houston Chronicle: Tesla fire shows electrics confront safety challenges

 

Houston Chronicle: Honda picks Texas for Accord Hybrid launch

 

Global Post: Tesla grapples with PR nightmare after battery fire in U.S.

 

San Jose Mercury News: Viral video of burning Model S sends Tesla stock tumbling

 

Star Tribune: Tesla Model S fire points to challenges for electric cars; experts vouch for safety

 

Vindy.com: Fire shows electrics face safety challenges

 

Gulf Live.com: Car fire a big test for high-flying Tesla

 

CNS News: Tesla fire highlights safety challenges of electric cars

 

The Ledger.com: Crash tests- safety systems still need work

 

The Boston Globe: Fire poses test for Tesla

 

The Columbus Dispatch: Electric car still safer, despite Tesla fire, experts say

 

Long Island Newsday: Tesla fire raises concerns over electric car safety

 

The Auto Channel: Government shutdown impact on U.S. auto industry

 

 

Top News

 

Shareholder alert: Pomerantz Law Firm investigates claims on behalf of investors of Tesla Motors, Inc. - TSLA

 

Tesla Model S fire tests support of investors

 

EPA to go public with results of vehicle mpg audits

 

Chrysler could delay IPO until next year

 

2014 Toyota Corolla rated 'marginal' in IIHS crash test

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

Government shutdown could delay launch of some new car models

 

EPA says automakers' test drivers can be too good

 

CPO sales for Big 3 soar 15 percent

 

Deal opens door for Tesla dealership in Northern Virginia

 

Tesla in talks with Samsung SDI for battery supply deal

 

Hedge funds used obscure bond bet to win in GM bankruptcy

 

Analysts say Bugatti loses $6.24 million for every Veyron supercar it sells

 

Schaeffler replaces CEO Geissinger to overhaul strategy

 

Volvo names new U.S. chief in shakeup to boost sales, marketing

 

Severstal NA replaces most top execs to reflect steelmaker's shift in priorities

 

Report: Tennessee auto plants face jobs challenge

 

GM simplifies military discount program

 

3 Reasons you should invest in Ford


Ford recalls Focus electric, C-Max hybrid because door chime stays silent

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

Automotive plastics- a global market watch, 2011-2016

 

Gas price drop renews interest in thirstier cars

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Why the big freak-out over that 31 second flaming- Tesla video is dumb

 

Cars.com to sit out of Super Bowl after six years in the game

 

Do Chevy execs see a future with Google Glass?

 

The CW gets social with Ford

 

Ford zones in on mobile video for Hispanic car buyers

 

Seinfeld pledges to help make Acura master of its domain

 

Men outpace women on mobile purchases but not for long: report

 

What Google algorithm's change means for PR pros

 

Social media ROI? Start with these 4 objectives & benchmarks

Key Contacts

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Lisa Aloisio
404.725.0651
lisa.aloisio@coxautoinc.com

Sr. Public Relations Manager
Brenna Buehler
949.473.6595
brenna.buehler@coxautoinc.com

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