Today's News - August 5, 2013

**KBB in the News**

National Public Radio (NPR):  KBB.com’s Karl Brauer reports weakening yen strengthens Toyota’s profit

MSNBC:  KBB.com’s Karl Brauer reports the autonomous car

USA Today:  GM CEO Dan Akerson's top 9 leadership lessons

Automotive News.com:  ATS, Cadillac's 3-series fighter, hits pricing hurdle

The Detroit News:  U.S. may end truck tariff to open up global trade

The Detroit News:  Apple hopes to make inroads in auto market

M Live:  Analysts: Consumer confidence drives auto sales to pre-recession levels

AutoRemarketing.com:  The Top 25 Most-Researched Used Models in July

AutoBlog Green.com:  Smart Forwto ED lease drops to just $139/month

**Top News**

VW expects fourth-quarter decision on SUV at U.S. plant

Tesla profits could be challenged by Calif. credit-rule change

Tight stocks kept a lid on hot July sales

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Mitsubishi exec eyes breakeven in North America

Despite MyFord Touch woes, the move to touch control is gaining momentum

Honda's revamped minivan seeks crash-test redemption

Infiniti will sell G through '13

VW eyes awd wagon to rival Outback

Mercedes considering production of luxury cars in Brazil

GM China sales growth accelerates to 11.1% on demand for Buicks

Richard E. Dauch - former GM, VW, Chrysler, American Axle exec -- dies at 71

**Industry/Dealer News**

AutoTrader.com to host interactive advertising summit series for OEM marketers

AutoTrader:  Too many test drives are too brief

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Ford videos tout Mustang’s 50^th

5 tips for excellent social media management

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