Today's News - August 2, 2012

**KBB in the News**

U.S. auto sales miss estimates on soft economy (syndicated to the Chicago Tribune)

http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/01/auto-sales-idINL2E8J152420120801

U.S. sales rise 9%; Toyota, Honda, VW offset declines at GM, Ford

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120801/RETAIL01/120809998/1448/u-s-sales-rise-9-toyota-honda-vw-offset-declines-at-gm-ford

Car sales stall out in July

http://money.cnn.com/2012/08/01/news/companies/car-sales/index.htm

GM, Ford hurt as sales to rental companies slow

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57484299/gm-ford-hurt-as-sales-to-rental-companies-slow/

Most stolen luxury cars

http://www.cnbc.com/id/48438672

Japan’s car companies resurgent in July U.S. sales, Ford and GM caught with hands in ‘cookie jar’

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/369368/20120801/july-car-sales-ford-f-general-motors.htm

High unemployment, weak confidence dent auto sales

http://www.moneynews.com/Economy/auto-sales-july/2012/08/01/id/447211

Kelley Blue Book selects RoadLoans.com as its online lender assisting car shoppers in financing their next new or used car

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/kelley-blue-book-selects-roadloanscom-as-its-online-lender-assisting-car-shoppers-in-financing-their-next-new-or-used-car-2012-08-01

**KBB.com Weekly Hot Car Report**

Check out the KBB.com Hot Car Report, detailing the latest in shopping activity on KBB.com.  This weekly report plus analyst commentary provides a snapshot look into which models are generating the greatest changes in new-car shopper interest this week, including the top and bottom movers.  Results are provided by the Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence team.

Kelley Blue Book Hot Car Report Analysis – August 2, 2012: