Today's News - August 1, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Chrysler sales rise 13 percent in best July since 2007

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57484188/chrysler-sales-rise-13-pct-in-best-july-since-2007/

 

Can an aluminum truck really be considered ‘Ford Tough?’

http://moneyland.time.com/2012/07/31/can-an-aluminum-truck-really-be-considered-ford-tough/?iid=pf-article-latest

 

Kelley Blue Book launches national ad campaign

http://www.ocmetro.com/t-Kelley-Blue-Book-launches-TV-ads-07-31-2012.aspx

 

Kelley Blue Book announces television ad campaign

http://www.advertisementjournal.com/2012/07/kelley-blue-book-announces-television-ad-campaign/

 

 

**Top News**

 

U.S. makers: GM, Ford sales fall but Chrysler is up

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/gm-sales-fall-in-july-due-to-lower-rental-car-volume/1

 

GM, Ford report lackluster July sales

http://bottomline.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/01/13068549-gm-ford-report-lackluster-july-sales?lite

 

BMW profit declines as competition offsets sales gains

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-01/bmw-quarterly-profit-beats-analysts-estimates-on-x3-suv-demand.html

 

BMW posts lower profit, keeps full-year forecast

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/01/bmw-posts-lower-profit-keeps-full-year-forecast/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Marchionne’s Chrysler stars in Fiat’s struggle for profit

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-31/marchionne-s-chrysler-stars-in-fiat-s-struggle-for-profit.html

 

Fiat makes $440M profit in 2Q, with help from Chrysler

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120801/AUTO0101/208010316/1148/AUTO01/Fiat-makes-440M-profit-2Q-help-from-Chrysler

 

Honda’s profit rises, Mazda’s loss narrows

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/31/hondas-profit-rises-mazdas-loss-narrows/

 

Honda quadruples profit emerging from quake effects

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/honda-quadruples-profit-emerging-from-quake-effects/1

 

Former GM exec LaNeve to join Ford ad agency Team Detroit as COO

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120731/OEM02/120739976/1018/former-gm-exec-laneve-to-join-ford-ad-agency-team-detroit-as-coo

 

In escalation of rivalry, Ford hires former GM executive

http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/07/31/ford-gm/

 

Chevrolet Caprice PPV: The police car you can buy, almost

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/01/chevrolet-caprice-ppv-the-police-car-you-can-buy-almost/

 

Ask any Korean: Chevrolet Spark is pretty in pink

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/ask-any-korean-chevrolet-spark-is-pretty-in-pink/1

 

Ford suing Dana over part involved in Windstar recalls

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ford-suing-dana-over-part-involved-in-windstar-recalls/2012/07/31/gJQAnkWiNX_story.html

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Gas prices post rare, steep rise in July

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/31/gas-prices-post-rare-steep-rise-in-july/

 

Romney ad attacks Obama support for auto bailout

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120801/POLITICS01/208010378/1148/AUTO01/Romney-ad-attacks-Obama-support-auto-bailout

 

San Francisco considers a user fee for drivers

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/31/san-francisco-considers-a-user-fee-for-drivers/

 

Getting directions from Stewie or your spouse?

http://www.cnbc.com/id/48421174

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Dodge Brand, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment launch nationwide summer tour featuring all-new 2013 Dodge Dart

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dodge-brand-clear-channel-media-and-entertainment-launch-nationwide-summer-tour-featuring-the-all-new-2013-dodge-dart-164577066.html

 

Subaru releases new 2013 Outback and Legacy digital brochures

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/subaru-releases-new-2013-outback-and-legacy-digital-brochures-164504066.html

 

Viewpoint: What General Motors’ CEO Dan Akerson should do now

http://adage.com/article/guest-columnists/viewpoint-gm-ceo-dan-akerson/236394/

 

Yahoo’s IntoNow 3.0 syncs with TV

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/179925/yahoos-intonow-30-syncs-with-tv.html?edition=49618

 

Google to buy social agency Wildfire Interactive for $250 million

http://adage.com/article/digital/google-buy-social-agency-wildfire-interactive-250-million/236415/

 

Are smartphone app downloads sustainable?

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009234&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

 

5 reasons Myspace is making a comeback

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32367.asp

 

 

 

 

 

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