Today's News - July 24, 2013

**KBB in the News**

The Associated Press:  Ford raises profit forecast on strong 2Q results

The New York Times:  North American sales propel Ford’s results

The Los Angeles Times:  Ford's second-quarter profit soars as losses in Europe decline

The Detroit News:  Stretched car loans gain traction with buyers

ABC Los Angeles:  KBB.com’s Alec Gutierrez reports long-term loans

ABC Detroit:  KBB.com reports used-car prices decreasing

The Tennessean:  New sales drive up Ford, GM car prices

Wall St. Cheat Sheet:  Record North American sales give Ford another bumper quarter

**Top News**

Ford raises profit forecast after exceeding estimates

Ford profit rises, brightens full-year outlook

GM earnings could set the stage for big second half

If GM stock triples, taxpayer bailout breaks even

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Ford confirms hybrid F-150 on sale by 2020

Chrysler to extend production of Avenger, Wrangler, Caravan

Volvo earnings beat estimates as new trucks mitigate drop

Bentley joins Maserati with ultra-luxury SUV for the wealthy

Ford splits with Toyota, plans own truck hybrid system

BMW announces $42,275 base price for all-electric i3

Toyota director aims to speed up decision making

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Hyundai:  Heard of the claret jug?  Equus is for you

Hyundai partners with The Undead

British citizens – and Range Rover – cheer royal family

Infographic: How to create perfect social media posts

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