Today's News- November 1, 2013

KBB in the News

 

New-car transaction prices up more than one percent in October 2013, according to Kelley Blue Book

 

The Wall Street Journal:  GM tries to curb discounting

 

The Wall Street Journal: Morning moneybeat - more clarity needed

 

Reuters: U.S. October auto sales expected to show 12 percent rise

 

Reuters: U.S. government shutdown dampens October car sales

 

CNBC: Ten of the newest, most high-tech features for your car

 

Business Insider: 5 ways to get rid of your old car

 

FOX Business: Truck sales lift Chrysler in October, sales jump 11%

 

Yahoo Finance: U.S. October auto sales expected to show 12 percent rise

 

MSN Money: U.S. October auto sales expected to show 12 percent rise

 

Market Watch: GM, Ford, Tesla are Friday’s stocks to watch

 

CBS Detroit Radio: KBB.com’s Alec Gutierrez reports shutdown had minor effect on October sales

 

24/7 Wall St: October new car sales wrap-up

 

Chicago Tribune: Does a car’s color affect resale value?

 

Chicago Tribune: U.S. October auto sales expected to show 12 percent rise

 

The Detroit News: GM’s October sales up 15.7%; Ford rises 14%; and Chrysler jumps 11%

 

MLive: Detroit automakers profitable driving into end of 2013

 

Yahoo News Canada: U.S. October auto sales expected to show 12 percent rise

 

Las Vegas Sun: Chrysler 3Q profit rises 22 pct on truck demand

 

The Reporter: GM hints at dividend, stock buyback

 

The Reporter: Chrysler 3Q profit up 22 percent on truck demand

 

Automotive Purchasing: Chrysler Q3 profit up on truck demand

 

Morning Star: GM, Ford, Tesla are Friday’s stocks to watch

 

eCredit Daily: Higher new-car prices fuel bigger profits for U.S. automakers

 

Town Hall Finance: U.S. October auto sales expected to show 12 percent rise

 

She Knows.com: Splurge on these vehicle safety upgrades

 

El Mundo: Sales of Chrysler and Ford in the U.S. violate expectations in October

 

 

Top News

 

GM to Ford lead U.S. sales gains on post-shutdown rebound

 

Detroit 3 sales rise 14% as industry rebounds from U.S. shutdown

 

Nissan cuts full-year profit forecast, overhauls management

 

VW’s rise to global No. 1 remains elusive as U.S. sales disappoint

 

Mazda profit surge 60% on currency gains, strong sales

 

Nissan appoints Munoz new N. America head

 

Ghosn tightens grip over Nissan-Renault as COO job fades

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

Tesla’s stock surge hits $4.1 billion pothole in October

 

Subaru raises annual profit forecast on record U.S. sales

 

Daimler seeks more Tesla cooperation in pursuit of BMW

 

Asian brands post sales gains, Toyota up 8.8%

 

Cadillac considers more battery-car options

 

Chrysler’s MOPAR group reveals the dressed-up vehicles headed for SEMA

 

Toyota SUV for smelly triathletes has a shower

 

GM recalls some new pickup trucks in U.S. to fix seatbacks

 

Ford recalls 2,600 Focus electric cars for potential power loss

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

Pollak: Who’s your daddy or mommy in used cars?

 

Webb: 17 straight quarters of improving used unit sales for public retailers

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Honda and RPA exorcise a haunted Civic for Halloween

 

Sheehan: Chevy, MLB didn’t need to yank ‘Silverado Strong’ promo