**KBB in the News**

 

Car dealers increase sales with new KBB.com Classifieds, Turn on the Power of Blue

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/car-dealers-increase-sales-with-new-kbb-classifieds

 

Honda’s new Accord brings a boost to U.S. sales rebound

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-05/honda-s-revamped-accord-arrives-in-boost-to-u-dot-s-dot-sales-recovery

 

Chrysler tops U.S. carmakers in best month since Clunkers

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-04/chrysler-sales-up-14-to-extend-u-s-streak-on-dart-gain.html?cmpid=yhoo

 

‘Quite good’ may not be good enough for GM - NPR

http://www.npr.org/2012/09/05/160571670/quite-good-may-not-be-good-enough-for-gm

 

Should you take a 7-year car loan?

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/should-you-take-a-7-year-car-loan-2012-09-04

 

Regulations, costs keep cars looking the same, but future points to more distinctive design

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/regulations-cost-keep-cars-looking-the-same-but-future-points-to-more-distinctive-design/2012/09/04/93152244-f6a3-11e1-a93b-7185e3f88849_story.html

 

Auto sales rise on high demand

http://money.msn.com/top-stocks/post.aspx?post=1ffe0bee-90ae-464d-93a4-fb9d5399c984

 

Panic in premium car segment

http://wardsauto.com/blog/panic-premium-car-segment

 

Big dealer stocks mean better deals when you’re buying a car or truck

http://www.driving.ca/dealer+stocks+mean+better+deals+when+buying+truck/7186840/story.html

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2014 Volkswagen Golf VII unveiled

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-volkswagen-golf-vii-unveiled/?crversion=b

 

2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class previewed in 'Aesthetics S' sculpture

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-mercedes_benz-s_class-previewed-in-aesthetics-s-sculpture/?crversion=b

 

2013 Jaguar XFR Sport Pack adds style and speed

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-jaguar-xfr-sport-pack-adds-style-and-speed/?crversion=b

 

 

**August Sales News**

 

Ford sales rise 14%, led by F series, Escape

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120904/RETAIL01/120909973/1448

 

Chrysler’s ‘Iron Man’ streak rolls on

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120904/RETAIL01/120909972/1448

 

Accord, Civic lead Honda August boom

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120904/RETAIL01/120909961/1448

 

Hyundai overcomes strike to post best August ever

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120904/RETAIL01/120909970/1448

 

VW zooms, BMW slides, Jag-Land Rover, Mercedes strong

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/vw-sales-boom-again-passat-and-jetta-star/1

 

Pickup trucks surge back in Top 20 hottest sales list

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/pickup-trucks-surge-back-in-top-20-hottest-sales-list/1

 

Up, up and away: Dealers love August

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/182184/up-up-and-away-dealers-love-august.html?edition=50731

 

The joy of sales stability

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120904/BLOG06/120909962/1448

 

Audi sets all-time U.S. August sales record with 13% increase, marking 20^th consecutive month of record sales

http://www.audiusanews.com/newsrelease.do?&id=3119&allImage=1&teaser=audi-sets-all-time-u.s-august-sales-record&mid=1

 

BMW Group U.S. reports August 2012 sales

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bmw-group-us-reports-august-2012-sales-168488866.html

 

Chrysler Group LLC reports August 2012 U.S. sales increased 14 percent; best August sales in five years

http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=13059&mid=

 

Ford Escape, Fusion deliver best-ever August sales; company sees gains in cars, utilities and trucks

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ford-escape-fusion-deliver-best-ever-august-sales-company-sees-gains-in-cars-utilities-and-trucks-168449266.html

 

GM U.S. sales increase 10 percent

http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2012/Sep/gmsales.html

 

American Honda reports August sales: Total sales up 59.5 percent; Acura sets monthly light truck record on record RDX sales

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-honda-reports-august-sales-total-sales-up-595-percent-acura-sets-monthly-light-truck-record-on-record-rdx-sales-168479146.html

 

Hyundai Motor America reports record August sales

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hyundai-motor-america-reports-record-august-sales-168476126.html

 

Infiniti U.S. sales up 23.6 percent in August

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/infiniti-us-sales-up-236-percent-in-august-168479636.html

 

Jaguar Land Rover reports U.S. sales for August 2012

http://www.interactivejaguar.com/jaguar/DisplayRelease.php?itemID=478

 

Kia Motors America record 24^th consecutive monthly sales record in August

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kia-motors-america-records-24th-consecutive-monthly-sales-record-in-august-168477456.html

 

Mazda reports August sales

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mazda-reports-august-sales-168485236.html

 

Mercedes-Benz posts August sales of 20,557

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mercedes-benz-posts-august-sales-of-20557-168499186.html

 

Mitsubishi Motors reports August sales

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mitsubishi-motors-reports-august-sales-168495986.html

 

Nissan North America sales increase 7.6% in August

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nissan-north-america-sales-increase-76-in-august-168478056.html

 

Porsche reports August sales

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/porsche-reports-august-sales-168464386.html

 

Subaru of America, Inc. continues hot streak as August sales mark nine consecutive months of gains

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/subaru-of-america-inc-continues-hot-streak-as-august-sales-mark-nine-consecutive-months-of-gains-168458476.html

American Suzuki August 2012 sales

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-suzuki-august-2012-sales-168488316.html

 

Volkswagen delivers over 41,000 vehicles in August, reports a 62.5% sales increase vs. prior year

http://www.media.vw.com/pressrelease/1203/1/volkswagen-delivers-over-41000-vehicles-august-reports-62.5

 

Volvo announces August sales

https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/enhanced/en-us/Media/Preview.aspx?mediaid=45649

 

 

**Top News**

 

2013 Honda Accord gets wholesale changes

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120905/OEM04/120909960/2013-honda-accord-gets-wholesale-changes

 

Honda Accord will get second-best fuel economy

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/honda-accord-will-get-second-best-fuel-economy/1

 

Honda goes for gold with 2013 Accord

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/09/honda-goes-for-gold-with-2013-accord/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ex-Porsche CFO Haerter ‘aghast’ at criminal case over bank loan

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-05/ex-porsche-cfo-haerter-stands-trial-over-12-5-billion-bank-loan.html

 

Rolls-Royce sees second year record sales on Asia demand

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-04/rolls-royce-forecasts-second-year-of-record-sales-on-asia-demand.html

 

Ford unveils redesigned Fiesta for Europe; U.S. version likely in 2013

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120905/OEM04/120909963/ford-unveils-redesigned-fiesta-for-europe-u-s-version-likely-in-2013

 

Strikes, lower inventory slow Hyundai Motor’s U.S. growth

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120905/RETAIL01/120909955/strikes-lower-inventory-slow-hyundai-motors-u-s-growth

 

Volvo reports lower first-half profit as car sales decline

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120905/COPY01/309059780/-volvo-reports-lower-first-half-profit-as-car-sales-decline

 

Honda unveils 2014 Accord plug-in hybrid

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/05/honda-unveils-2014-accord-plug-in-hybrid/

 

Volkswagen prices fun: Its 256-horespower Golf R

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/volkswagen-prices-fun-its-256-horsepower-golf-r/1

 

Audi picks plant site near VW’s existing operations in Mexico

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120904/OEM01/120909979/audi-picks-plant-site-near-vws-existing-operations-in-mexico

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

CAW says it could strike all three Detroit automakers

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120905/OEM01/120909954/caw-says-it-could-strike-all-three-detroit-automakers

 

GM earnings could be Romney’s Halloween surprise

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/gm-earnings-could-be-halloween-surprise-for-election/1

 

California’s quiet but crucial role in shaping fuel economy standards

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/04/californias-quiet-but-crucial-role-in-shaping-fuel-economy-standards/

 

Hurricane Isaac drives gas prices higher

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/hurricane-isaac-drives-gas-prices-higher/1

 

EPA transport chief Oge to retire September 30

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120904/OEM11/120909978/epa-transport-chief-oge-to-retire-sept-30

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Ad of the day: Volkswagen

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/ad-day-volkswagen-143346

 

Dodge Brand launches new Dodge Dart TV ad as marketing launch shifts into high gear

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dodge-brand-launches-new-dodge-dart-tv-ad-as-marketing-launch-shifts-into-high-gear-168591916.html

 

Lexus captivates audiences with 2013 ES marketing campaign

http://www.multivu.com/mnr/57768-lexus-es-2013-marketing-campaign

 

Nissan re-boots the Heisman House in Dallas

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/182049/nissan-re-boots-the-heisman-house-in-dallas.html?edition=50731

 

Photo- and video-sharing popular on Twitter

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009320&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

 

6 ways brands can achieve mobile ROI

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32631.asp

 

 

 

 

 

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