Today's News - August 3, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Honda leads U.S. auto sales gains as Toyota extends rebound

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-01/honda-leads-u-dot-s-dot-auto-sales-gains-as-toyota-rebound-continues

 

European woes hurt GM and other auto companies

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57485230/european-woes-hurt-gm-and-other-auto-companies/

 

July auto sales strong for imports, weaker for domestics

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs/autosblogpost.aspx?post=0679956d-0ae9-401c-a19c-ff970a54515f

 

Gas-mileage policy isn’t a partisan issue

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gas-mileage-policy-shouldnt-be-a-partisan-issue/2012/08/02/gJQAVzatSX_story.html

 

July auto sales look strong despite economic jitters (syndicated from the Los Angeles Times)

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2018791127_autorebound29.html

 

Grade the analysts: Deutscher banker wins while fleet sales trip up real-timers

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/08/grade-the-analysts-deutscher-banker-wins-while-fleet-sales-trip-up-real-timers/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Toyota raises sales forecast, may extend lead over GM, VW

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-03/toyota-profit-beats-estimates-after-sales-in-u-s-japan-surge.html

 

GM quarterly profit falls 38% as Europe woes seen lasting

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-02/gm-profit-falls-on-smaller-than-projected-european-loss.html

 

GM may write down investment in Peugeot, filing says

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-03/gm-may-write-down-investment-in-peugeot-filing-says.html

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford late in China sees new buyers making laggard a leader

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-02/ford-late-in-china-sees-new-buyers-making-laggard-a-leader-cars.html

 

Sales of electric Focus dip sharply

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120803/AUTO0102/208030345/1148/auto01/Sales-electric-Focus-dip-sharply

 

Toyota: Electric RAV4 sets pace for mileage per charge

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120802/OEM05/308029809/1186/toyota-electric-rav4-sets-pace-for-mileage-per-charge

 

New Toyota electric RAV4 will have you seeing double

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/new-toyota-electric-rav4-will-have-you-seeing-double/1

 

Nissan’s redesigned Pathfinder claims mpg crown in segment

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120803/OEM04/120809964/1279/nissans-redesigned-pathfinder-claims-mpg-crown-in-segment

 

Comeback: Ford Mustang outsells Chevrolet Camaro

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/comeback-ford-mustang-outsells-chevrolet-camaro--/1

 

Tesla makes first 50 Model S cars ahead of output ramp up

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-02/tesla-makes-first-50-model-s-cars-ahead-of-output-ramp-up.html

 

Sportier A-class is key to Mercedes growth goal

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120803/COPY01/308039911/1286/sportier-a-class-is-key-to-mercedes-growth-goal

 

Mazda starts building new Mazda6 mid-sized sedan

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120802/OEM04/120809967/1117/mazda-starts-building-new-mazda6-mid-sized-sedan

 

GM CEO says marketing approach not result of ‘one individual’

http://adage.com/article/news/gm-ceo-marketing-approach-result-individual/236462/

 

GM’s CEO defends executive shakeups

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120803/AUTO0103/208030376/1148/auto01/GM-s-CEO-defends-executive-shakeups

 

Is new $50 Chevy navigation system a game-changer?

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/08/is-new-50-chevy-navigation-system-a-game-changer/

 

Ford’s ugly ‘ghost town’ factory is reborn

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/fords-ugly-ghost-town-factory-is-reborn/1

 

Toyota recalls 778,000 vehicles for suspension flaw

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/03/toyota-recalls-778000-vehicles-for-suspension-flaw/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

AutoNation new vehicle sales rise 14 percent in July

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120802/RETAIL01/308029836/1377/autonation-new-vehicle-sales-rise-14-percent-in-july

 

U.S. new car gas mileage unchanged in July

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120802/RETAIL01/308029819/1135/u-s-new-car-gas-mileage-unchanged-in-july

 

Senate panel passes electric bike credit

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120803/AUTO01/208030348/1148/auto01/Senate-panel-passes-electric-bike-credit

 

Auto insurance study finds California is low-cost state

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-car-insurance-rates-20120802,0,3345879.story

 

Internal-combustion engine will motor on for years, U.S. study finds

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120802/OEM06/120809966/1186/internal-combustion-engine-will-motor-on-for-years-u-s-study-finds

 

It’s time to call a halt to the race for more in-vehicle screens

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120802/BLOG06/120809971/1499/it-s-time-to-call-a-halt-to-the-race-for-more-in-vehicle-screens

 

China needs an independent dealership association

http://adage.com/article/global-news/china-independent-dealership-association/236470/

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Subaru Facebook fans to take the wheel again for 2012 ‘Share the Love’ event

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/subaru-facebook-fans-to-take-the-wheel-again-for-2012-share-the-love-event-164879496.html

 

BMW Group adds one more model to their electric line up for London 2012

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bmw-group-adds-one-more-model-to-their-electric-vehicle-line-up-for-london-2012-164865566.html

 

New Romney TV spot blasts dealership closures

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120802/OEM/120809969/1377/new-romney-tv-spot-blasts-dealership-closures

 

As 2013 cars hit track, Dodge isn’t ready

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/nascar/story/2012-08-02/Dodge-wont-test-2013-car-at-Martinsville/56706240/1

 

Pitbull, Clear Channel, Dodge partner for iHeartRadio promotion

http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/branding/pitbull-clear-chanel-dodge-partner-for-iheartradio-1007717752.story

 

17 ways to improve Facebook engagement

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45300.aspx

 

Will mobile ads make a mark for Facebook?

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009239&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

 

How to create an effective QR code campaign

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/software-technology/13452.html

 

 

 

 

 

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