Today's News - July 17, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

The Associated Press:  GM presses Toyota with global-sales gains

 

CBS MoneyWatch:  GM sales rise as automaker gains on No. 1 Toyota

 

FOX Detroit:  KBB.com reports sale of SUVs and trucks

 

MyTV Denver, CO:  KBB.com’s Micah Muzio reports the Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 for 2013

 

WTAM-AM Cleveland, OH radio:  KBB.com reports resale values

 

M Live.com:  GM global sales top 4.85 million to begin 2013, may gain on Toyota

 

AL.com (Alabama Media Group):  Alabama-made Mercedes-Benz GL-Class named a top luxury SUV

 

Dealer Communications:  2013 – The year of the pickup truck. How long will the momentum continue?

 

Used Car News:  KBB.com wins ad awards

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

2014 Nissan GT-R Special Edition unveiled

 

Spied: 2015 Lexus IS F Coupe...or is it an RC F Coupe?

 

2013 Honda Accord Coupe V6 adds new factory performance package

 

2014 Cadillac Escalade: The Middle Linebacker of Luxury SUVs

 

2014 Chevrolet Camaro: Part Car, Part Action Movie Soundtrack

 

2014 Chevrolet Equinox: Chevy's Comfort Utility Vehicle

 

2014 Chevrolet Sonic: Tiny, Tidy and Kinda Sweet

 

2014 Infiniti QX60: Now in Hybrid Flavor!

 

 

**Top News**

 

VW brings Phaeton flop back to U.S. as Passat sedan fades

 

Chrysler drops to one midsize sedan next year

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford offers fix after hybrid mileage comes up short

 

Group sues Ford, claims touchscreen systems defective

 

Tesla shares take a big tumble

 

Toyota sells bonds as yields hold one-month low

 

Saab's U.S. liquidation plan earns court approval

 

Hyundai raises tech game

 

 

**Industry/Dealer News**

 

Cordray confirmation strengthens CFPB clout

 

Europe's car sales plunge another 6.6% in first half

 

Autoland gets a fresh start with sale to Mission FCU

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

GMC gets virtual on EA Sports Madden NFL 25

 

Kia sponsors Blogalicious

 

The 10 top-perceived brands in the U.S.

 

The worst Vines posted by brands

 

6 ‘hidden’ Google tools

 

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