Today's News- October 28, 2013

KBB in the News

 

October new-car sales expected to jump 12 percent, according to Kelley Blue Book

 

Kelley Blue Book highlights the 10 best lease deals for October

 

Reuters: October car sales to show 8 percent rise: J.D. Power and LMC

 

Reuters: Ford sees European profit by 2015 as overhaul picks up speed

 

International Business Times: October 2013 U.S. auto sales preview- new car buyers shrugged at 16 days of partial government shutdown; Toyota, Ford seen gaining most ground

 

USA Today: Ford reports $1.3B net for Q3, raises guidance

 

USA Today: Auto sales bounce back from government shutdown

 

Bloomberg Businessweek: California joins seven other states to put 3.3 million zero emission vehicles on road by 2025

 

Bloomberg Businessweek: New cars, trucks continue to roll off lots at a strong pace

 

CNBC: Modern-day muscled cars of 2014

 

UPI.com: Eight states to aim for 3.3 million zero-emission cars

 

FOX Business: October car sales to show 8 percent rise: J.D. Power and LMC

 

Yahoo Finance: The hottest car brands? You might be surprised

 

MSN Money: October car sales to show 8 percent rise: J.D. Power and LMC

 

Los Angeles Times: A black box in your car? Some see a source of tax revenue

 

CBS Radio Chicago: Kelley Blue Book reports an expected jump in new car sales

 

Media Post: October auto sales defy shutdown

 

San Jose Mercury News: California joins seven other states to put 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on road by 2025

 

San Francisco Chronicle: 8 states sign deal to boost electric-car sales

 

Automotive News: Analysts predict double-digit jump in monthly sales

 

Automotive News: Buyers are back after shutdown

 

FOX Detroit: Kelley Blue Book estimates new car sales increase

 

CBS Radio Detroit: Kelley Blue Book analyst, Alec Gutierrez on October auto sales

 

Auto Blog: Analysts estimate October sales will jump between 8-12 percent

 

Auto Blog Green: California leads 8-state coalition shooting for 3.3M EVs by 2025

 

The Detroit News: U.S. auto sales not affected by government shutdown

 

Detroit Free Press: Auto sales bounce back from government shutdown

 

The Detroit Bureau: October car sales rebounding from brief slowdown

 

Wall St. Cheat Sheet: 7 cars that deliver cool under $20k

 

Daily Finance: Will October’s vehicle sales slip for a second month?

 

Jalopnik: Why Toyota and GM’s battle to death is good news for you

 

American International Automobile Dealers: Analysts predicts double-digit jump in monthly sales

 

Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association: Analysts predict double-digit jump in monthly sales

 

Pittsburgh Live: Chrysler’s new-model delays becoming a problem

 

Journal Sentinel: New cars, trucks continue to roll off lots at a strong pace

 

Columbus Business First: Honda Accord hybrid reviewers get an inside look at Marysville manufacturing muscle

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

2014 Ford Expedition: if you're gonna need, need big

 

2014 Lincoln MKZ: get comfy

 

2014 Lincoln Navigator: Lincoln's luxury liner

 

2014 Mazda CX-9: built for fun (and seven passengers)

 

2014 Subaru BRZ: the pro-fun, sexy anti-Subaru

 

 

Top News

 

As Chrysler weighs an IPO, investors are anxious for data

 

GM expected to post small 3Q earnings gain

 

Toyota settles Okla. acceleration case after $3 million jury verdict

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

Tesla puts charge into auto market, hopes to jolt Big Three

 

Tesla eyes annual sales of 10,000 cars in Germany, Musk says

 

Will Audi’s new A3 sedan start a price war with Mercedes CLA?

 

Chevrolet Corvette sales sting Chrysler’s Viper

 

Analysts raise target price on Ford stock

 

Mercedes integrates navigation system with Google Glass

 

Chevy to keep fleet Impala until ‘16

 

Toyota outsells GM in quarter as Abe gives edge to Japan

 

GM says it’s planning Chevy push in China as VW threatens lead

 

Mark Phelan: Corolla tries to catch up with younger buyers

 

Will lighter Wrangler lose its tough solid axle?

 

Volvo stand-alone avoids red ink, builds for future

 

Honda bets on fun with mini sports car

 

BMW’s electric i3 steals march, as tightening fuel consumption rules threaten luxury makers

 

How I made it: Toyota group vice president William D. Fay

 

64,117 Kia Sorentos investigated over shattered sunroofs

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

Webb pinpoints change in off-rental volume for 2014

 

Consumer Reports: Most reliable cars, trucks made by Asian automakers

 

Despite quality improvements, costly safety issues continue to dog automakers

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Lexus IS unlocks global audience through real racing 3 mobile game

 

Cherokee ad: Feel like a kid again

 

Toyota puts Camry on a roller coaster

 

Honda initiates ‘start something special’ conversations online and with new brand TV; surprise wedding extravaganza introduces effort

 

Fiat sees 80pc completion rate for video in rich media ad

 

Ram backs Corbin farm tour

 

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