**KBB in the News**

 

Razorback-worthy RAM 1500 ranked No. 1 for tailgaters

http://www.wiredprnews.com/2012/09/07/razorback-worthy-ram-1500-ranked-number-one-for-tailgaters_2012090729949.html

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2014 Ford Transit and Ford Transit Connect unveiled

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-ford-transit-and-ford-transit-connect-unveiled/

 

2013 Audi RS5 Cabriolet revealed

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-audi-rs5-cabriolet-revealed/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Volkswagen makes ‘slight’ cut to 2012 sales outlook

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120907/COPY01/309079807/volkswagen-makes-slight-cut-to-2012-sales-outlook

 

Toyota aims to double China sales by 2015

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/toyota-aims-to-double-china-sales-by-2015-report-2012-09-06

 

Ford’s August sales up 39% in China

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120906/AUTO0102/209060406/1148/auto01/Ford-s-August-sales-up-39-China

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford expanding lineup in Europe to include Mustang, SUVs

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/07/ford-to-expand-lineup-in-europe-to-include-mustang-suvs/

 

Ford speeds up introduction for long-struggling European market

http://www.freep.com/article/20120907/BUSINESS01/309070048/Ford-speeds-up-introductions-for-long-struggling-European-market

 

Honda models test hero ahead of festive sales: Corporate India

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-06/honda-models-test-hero-ahead-of-festive-sales-corporate-india.html

 

Mulally says Europe recognizing surplus of auto factories

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-06/mulally-sees-europe-recognizing-surplus-of-auto-assembly-plants.html

 

GM’s OnStar to expand into Mexico after China growth

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-07/gm-s-onstar-to-expand-into-mexico-after-china-growth.html

 

BMW never-too-old assembly insures against lost engineers

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-06/bmw-never-too-old-assembly-insures-against-lost-engineers.html

 

GM begins IT hiring binge with new center in Austin

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120907/OEM06/120909924/gm-begins-it-hiring-binge-with-new-center-in-austin

 

Nissan Americas names Michele Tinson director, internal communications and media center

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nissan-americas-names-michele-tinson-director-internal-communications-and-media-center-168791086.html

 

Peugeot dumped from French stock index as value dwindles

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120907/COPY01/309079841/peugeot-dumped-from-french-stock-index-as-value-dwindles

 

New Range Rover draws a packed house in London

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/new-range-rover-draws-a-packed-house-in-london/1

 

No talk of auto bailouts’ ugly side

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120906/OPINION03/209060345/1148/auto01/No-talk-auto-bailouts-ugly-side

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Average fuel economy of new models sold rose in August

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120906/RETAIL01/120909929/average-fuel-economy-of-new-models-sold-rose-in-august

 

‘Deep subprime’ auto loans losing stigma, attracting investors

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/07/deep-subprime-auto-loans-losing-stigma-attracting-investors/

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Mercedes-Benz’s Glaser talks sports, cars at U.S. open

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/182425/mercedes-benzs-glaser-talks-sports-cars-at-us.html?edition=50812

 

Chevy strikes sparks with MTV

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/182461/chevy-strikes-sparks-with-mtv.html?edition=50812

 

BMW Motorrad and Bloomingdale’s, riding tandem

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/06/bmw-motorrad-and-bloomingdales-riding-tandem/

 

Chrysler Brand launches ‘Test of Ownership’

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chrysler-brand-launches-test-of-ownership-168908186.html

 

Lexus launches big campaign for ES

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/182376/lexus-launches-big-campaign-for-es.html?edition=50812

 

Luxury marketing in China: How Volkswagen does it

http://adage.com/article/global-news/luxury-marketing-china-volkswagen/237038/

 

How Mitsubishi and 180 L.A. put an end to snooty Facebook posts

http://adage.com/article/digital/mitsubishi-180-l-a-put-end-snooty-facebook-posts/237065/

 

Kawasaki to turn Times Square ninja green

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/182427/kawasaki-to-turn-times-square-ninja-green.html?edition=50812

 

LinkedIn revamps company pages

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/182455/linkedin-revamps-company-pages.html?edition=50813

 

12 big social media challenges and solutions

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45486.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

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