Today's News
Today's News - July 2, 2012
**KBB in the News**
Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com names 10 Cars That Reignite the American Dream
http://mediaroom.kbb.com/kelley-blue-book-names-10-cars-reignite-american-dream
June U.S. new-car sales seen highest in 5 years
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/29/us-usa-autosales-idUSBRE85S15S20120629
Auto sales stall with 500,000 cut from 2013 U.S. outlook
U.S. auto sales forecast to hit 5-year high in June
http://www.autonews.com/article/20120630/RETAIL01/120629879/1422
2012 Kia Soul named one of top 10 Coolest Cars Under $18K
2013 Ford Escape named one of Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Most Fun SUVs
http://www.i-newswire.com/2013-ford-escape-named-one-of-kelley/183983
**Top News**
Toyota recalls Lexus SUVs over risk of stuck gas pedals
http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-lexus-recall-20120630,0,6098391.story
Toyota expands floor mat recall to 154,800 Lexus RX crossovers from 2010
Toyota recalls more vehicles for sticking throttles
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/01/toyota-recalls-lexus-vehicles-for-sticking-throttles/
Mercedes looks to SUVs to extend lead in U.S. luxury race
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-29/mercedes-leading-bmw-in-u-s-luxury-race.html
Fiat 500 sales this year more than all of 2011
**OEM/Vehicle News**
Mercedes to offer B-class EV in U.S.
As trucks square off, this time mpg comes into play
Toyota seeks BMW sports-car expertise in technology links
Acura ILX: Lower expectations, better results
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/30/acura-ilx-lower-expectations-better-results/
EV market races to offer wireless charging
BMW plans to hire thousands of permanent staff, report says
GM signs European logistics deal with Peugeot unit
To Elon Musk and the Model S: Congratulations
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/29/to-elon-musk-and-the-model-s-congratulations/
Ridgeline straddles boundary between truck, SUV
**Dealer/Industry News**
Health care: It’s time for hard choices
Alcohol-sensing technology could become standard in all cars
Exotics stake out fertile sales turf in Japan despite stagnant economy
**Ad/Media/Marketing News**
Ford is top auto brand for buzz
Trending now: Carmakers turn to new-age advertising
Disguised Jaguar F-type sports car runs at Goodwood
Infiniti shows what it can do with a Lotus hybrid
Lamborghini, Four Seasons star in July Robb Report digital edition
http://www.luxurydaily.com/lamborghini-four-seasons-star-in-july-robb-report-digital-edition/
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