Today's News - August 6, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Bank loans at post-recession peak support U.S. growth

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-06/bank-loans-at-post-recession-peak-support-u-s-growth.html

 

More year-old cars have prices almost the same as new

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/more-year-old-cars-have-prices-almost-the-same-as-new/1

 

KBB: July sees consumers looking towards vehicles for ‘heavy-duty activities’

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/kbb-july-sees-consumers-looking-toward-vehicles-%E2%80%98heavy-duty-activities%E2%80%99

 

Pfeiffer Plainfield offering the Hyundai Santa Fe at their Grand Rapids used-car dealership

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1236837&Itemid=34

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

New KBB.com poll examines new-vehicle feature expectations

http://kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/new-kbbcom-poll-examines-new_vehicle-feature-expectations/

 

Arrinera Hussarya – first look at Poland’s first supercar-to-be

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/arrinera-hussarya-__-first-look-at-polands-first-supercar_to_be/

 

2013 Nissan Pathfinder revealed

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-nissan-pathfinder-revealed/

 

2012 Toyota RAV4 EV first drive

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2012-toyota-rav4-ev-first-drive/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Spyker sues GM for $3 billion over Saab bankruptcy

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-06/spyker-sues-gm-for-3-billion-over-saab-bankruptcy.html

 

GM sued by Saab’s parent company for blocking reorganization

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120806/OEM/120809929/1131/gm-sued-by-saabs-parent-company-for-blocking-reorganization

 

Toyota shares rise after profit beats analyst estimates

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-06/toyota-shares-rise-after-profit-beats-analyst-estimates.html

 

Toyota’s results reflect strong recovery

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/03/toyotas-results-reflect-strong-recovery/

 

Toyota quarterly profit boom on huge sales jump

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/toyota-big-profits-sales-booming-earthquake-camry/1

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

GM sells nearly 200K cars in China as July sales rise 15 percent

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120806/AUTO0103/208060388/1148/AUTO01/GM-sells-nearly-200K-cars-China-July-sales-rise-15-percent

 

Fiat controls Chrysler, but can’t get its stash

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/fiat-controls-chrysler-but-cant-get-its-cash-stash/1

 

Ford seeks reduced European capacity without plant closing

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120806/OEM01/120809924/1193/ford-seeks-reduced-european-capacity-without-plant-closing

 

Ford building in more factory flexibility

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120806/OEM01/120809926/1129/ford-building-in-more-factory-flexibility

 

BMW looks to Mexico

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120806/OEM01/308069952/1424/bmw-looks-to-mexico

 

Nissan unveils new Pathfinder as a crossover, not SUV

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/nissan-unveils-new-pathfinder-as-crossover-not-suv-/1

 

Lexus LS gets new angular look

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120806/OEM03/308069965/1292/lexus-ls-gets-new-angular-look

 

The face of change

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120806/OEM02/308069950/1323/the-face-of-change

 

Europe’s luxury icons embrace 4-bangers, hybrids, EVs

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120806/OEM04/308069973/1428/europes-luxury-icons-embrace-4-bangers-hybrids-evs

 

GM invests in lightweight-steel maker

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120806/OEM01/120809925/1424/gm-invests-in-lightweight-steel-maker

 

Chrysler using digital modeling to speed up powertrain builds

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120806/OEM01/120809934/1129/chrysler-using-digital-modeling-to-speed-up-powertrain-builds

 

Volvo denies CEO Jacoby may leave to take top job at Opel

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120806/COPY01/308069840/1257/volvo-denies-ceo-jacoby-may-leave-to-take-top-job-at-opel

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Pedestrian deaths rise; NHTSA rules planned

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/story/2012-08-02/pedestrian-safety/56812148/1

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

BMW making Olympian Mini global strategy defending share

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-05/bmw-making-olympian-mini-global-strategy-defending-share.html

 

Automakers boost involvement with communities, customers

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/automakers-boost-involvement-communities-customers

 

Car interior supplier holds Pinterest contest

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/car-interior-supplier-holds-pinterest-contest-/1

 

New Facebook tool promotes brands without users signaling likes

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/180188/new-facebook-tool-promotes-brands-without-users-si.html?edition=49723

 

Pinterest vs. Facebook: Which is better for business?

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45310.aspx
 

Google’s Wildfire quantifies impact of Facebook fans

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/180177/googles-wildfire-quantifies-impact-of-facebook-fa.html?edition=49723

 

Search undervalued, critical to brand campaigns

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009241&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

 

 

 

 

 

 

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