Today's News- October 7, 2013

KBB in the News

 

National Public Radio (NPR): Tesla slips from pedestal that may have been too high

 

Los Angeles Times: Tesla’s Elon Musk defends Model S electric car after fire

 

Yahoo Finance: 6 Companies you did not know were high-tech

 

Automotive News: Sales race- GM reigns but Ford gains

 

Automotive News: Dealers fume as Fiat’s U.S. comeback stalls

 

Daily Finance: Is Subaru’s success just a coincidence?

 

Wall St. Cheat Sheet: 10 Top cars and SUVs for taking on the snow

 

The Street: 5 Best boring cars of 2013

 

The Sun: Tesla Model S- viral video of burning car sends stock tumbling for second day

 

The Legal Examiner: Lawsuit against DOT for failure to require backup cameras

 

Value Walk: Telsa Motors Inc (TSLA) fire blow out of proportion

 

Seeking Alpha: Rising auto sales will drive the revenue growth

 

KCBS AM San Francisco, CA: Alec Gutierrez on automotive sales

 

El Paso Inc.: Car leases-enticing, expensive

 

Jamaica Observer: Range Rover Sport- top car favored by EPL’s elite

 

 

Top News

 

Telsa CEO Musk insists Model S safe despite fire

 

Owner of flaming Tesla says he's 'still a big fan'

 

Ford board seen discussing Mulally’s plans this week

 

Supreme Court turns away Toyota's appeal over brake lawsuits

 

Government shutdown halts vehicle recalls, safety notices

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

Chrysler IPO could be a shot in the arm

 

Chrysler stock offering could add valuable, but unpredictable new voice, expert says

 

GM prods dealers to sell cars online

 

Remains of Fisker Automotive on auction block this week

 

GM gives fast-rising Boler-Davis a wide mandate

 

Now everything’s settled – or is it?

 

High demand to limit Corvette supplies

 

Subaru improves safety system

 

VW allowing UAW to organize would be big mistake, Sen. Corker says

 

Nissan Versa Note isn’t worth the cost at any price

 

Mark Phelan: GM's new vehicles dominate short list of award contenders

 

Turbochargers sales expected to rise 67% in five years

 

Honda plots U.S. hybrid resurgence starting with Accord

 

Sporty crossover-coupes: A niche going nowhere

 

2015 Chevrolet SUVs make their auto show debut

 

Mercedes-Benz S550 is a triumph of technology

 

Cadenza shouts that Kia has arrived

 

Faithful companion, hiding in plain sight

 

Assembly line enters new era

 

Recall alert: 2013-14 Chevrolet Sonic

 

GM recalls 1,658 Chevy Sonics to replace fuel tank part

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

AutoTrader picks 6 CPO rides with that ‘brand new’ look

 

AutoTrader.com editors name top all-wheel drive sedans for 2014

 

Manheim reports rising used vehicle pricing in Q3

 

EPA exec: Industry ahead of schedule on mpg goals

 

Shortage of tool shops could stall U.S. industry's upturn

 

Hertz, with too many cars, will reduce fleet gradually

 

Auto industry exceeds low expectations: good news, bad news for fuel economy

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Keys to TV car ad success: kids and safety

 

Chrysler goes from Eminem and Clint to Ron Burgundy?

 

Hyundai and The Walking Dead bring fan-designed zombie survival machine to life

 

Will Ferrell given creative control over Dodge Durango work

 

Twitter is the best IPO opportunity since Tesla

 

Why Twitter is the killer platform for brand-building on mobile

 

The Millennial male is not who you think he is