One of the stalwarts of the automotive industry, the Honda Accord, is redesigned for the 2013 model year. When such a popular, big-volume vehicle is redesigned for a new generation, consumers take notice. The 2013 Accord features several new pieces of technology on select trims, including a forward-collision warning system, a lane-departure warning and a nifty new blind-spot camera. The new Accord’s price ranges from $21,680 MSRP for the LX trim, to $33,430 MSRP for the Touring trim…

 

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**Top News**

 

‘Detroit Three’ are losing sales to foreign rivals - again

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/03/detroit-three-are-losing-sales-to-foreign-rivals-again/

 

Luxury push targets GM, Toyota

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121004/AUTO0103/210040343/1148/auto01/Luxury-push-targets-GM-Toyota

 

Mercedes sales hit new September record

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121004/AUTO0104/210040431/1148/auto01/Mercedes-sales-hit-new-September-record

 

Ford launching C-Max hybrid ads to challenge Toyota’s Prius v

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121004/AUTO0102/210040451/1148/auto01/Ford-launching-C-MAX-Hybrid-ads-challenge-Toyota-s-Prius-v

 

New ads position Ford C-Max as Prius alternative

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/10/new-ads-position-ford-c-max-as-prius-alternative/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Hyundai’s global car sales recover in September after strikes end

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121004/COPY01/310049832/hyundais-global-car-sales-recover-in-september-after-strikes-end

 

BMW’s Chinese sales jump, reducing concerns of slowdown

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-04/bmw-s-chinese-sales-jump-reducing-concerns-of-slowdown.html

 

GM teams with Costco to offer added spiffs

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121003/RETAIL01/121009950/gm-teams-with-costco-to-offer-added-spiffs

 

Tesla CEO Musk says U.S. ‘bullish’ on electric-car maker

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-03/tesla-ceo-says-u-s-bullish-on-electric-car-maker.html

 

Tesla CEO says company is fine, repaying U.S. government loans

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121004/OEM02/121009942/tesla-ceo-says-company-is-fine-repaying-u-s-government-loans

 

Volkswagen may build new Golf in Mexico

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121004/COPY01/310049898/volkswagen-may-build-new-golf-in-mexico

 

Dodge Dart gets top crash-test rating

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121004/OEM11/121009941/dodge-dart-gets-top-crash-test-rating

 

One electric vehicle maker is staying afloat

http://money.cnn.com/2012/10/04/autos/duffy-electric-boat.fortune/index.html

 

Honda recalls 820,000 Civics and Pilots

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121004/AUTO0104/210040435/1148/auto01/Honda-recalls-820-000-Civics-Pilots

 

Toyota, Subaru chase rough idle problem for sporty coupes

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121003/OEM11/121009948/toyota-subaru-chase-rough-idle-problem-for-sporty-coupes

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

California gas stations begin to shut on record-high spot prices

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-03/california-gas-stations-begin-to-shut-on-record-high-spot-prices.html

 

Visteon CFO Welch resigns, interim replacement appointed

http://www.freep.com/article/20121004/BUSINESS0104/121004029/visteon-ford

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

A commercial Endeavour for Toyota

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-endeavour-toyota-20121004,0,3160774.story

 

Lexus ignition: Promoting external and internal entrepreneurs

http://www.brandchannel.com/home/post/2012/10/03/Lexus-Ignition-Startups-100312.aspx

 

3 tips to extend the life of your content

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45611.aspx

 

5 innovative social media apps from major brands

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45610.aspx

 

Twitter rolls out promoted Tweets survey

http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/twitter-rolls-out-promoted-tweets-surveys-144151

 

 

 

 

 

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