Today's News - October 5, 2012

**KBB Editorial**

 

2013 Audi S6/Audi S7/AudiS8: Fast-lane free-for-all

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-audi-s6audi-s7audis8-fast_lane-free_for_all/

 

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible officially revealed

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-officially-revealed/

 

 

**Top News**

 

California gas stations shut as oil refiners ration supplies

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

 

Gas station owners battle ethanol lobby over fuel formula

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/04/gas-station-owners-battle-ethanol-lobby-over-fuel-formula/

Gas shortages start to plague California

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/10/04/los-angeles-california-gas-shortages-5-gas/1613369/

 

Smart to offer market’s lowest-priced EV

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/10/smart-to-offer-markets-lowest-priced-ev/

 

Tiny electric Smart car will also have smallest price

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/10/05/smart-car-electric-price/1614653/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

GM’s OnStar testing EcoHub app to guide Chevrolet Volt owners on energy use

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121005/AUTO0103/210050395/1148/auto01/GM-s-OnStar-testing-EcoHub-app-guide-Chevrolet-Volt-owners-energy-use

 

You know you’re a Volt geek when…

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/05/you-know-youre-a-volt-geek-when/

 

Volkswagen cuts European sales target by 140,000 vehicles, report says

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121005/COPY01/310059861/volkswagen-cuts-european-sales-target-by-140-000-vehicles-report-says

 

Chrysler saving Fiat as Italy buys more bikes than cars

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/10/04/fiat-chrysler-italy-europe/1613725/

 

Mazda to Mitsubishi sales in China tumble on anti-Japan protests

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-05/mazda-china-sales-tumble-35-in-september-on-anti-japan-protests.html

 

Toyota China sales tumble in Sept. as islands row hits Japan Inc.

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121005/GLOBAL03/121009927/toyota-china-sales-tumble-in-sept-as-islands-row-hits-japan-inc

 

GM stake sale not easy for government to time: Corporate Canada

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-05/gm-stake-sale-not-easy-for-government-to-time-corporate-canada.html

 

2013 VW Beetle convertible to get platform shared with Jetta, Golf

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121004/OEM04/121009939/2013-vw-beetle-convertible-to-get-platform-shared-with-jetta-golf

 

Redone Mazda6 gets sporty stance

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121005/OEM03/121009928/redone-mazda6-gets-sporty-stance

 

GM says it won’t sell Opel; PSA alliance on track

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121005/COPY01/310059831/gm-says-it-wont-sell-opel-psa-alliance-on-track

 

Ford plans to sell Wixom site

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121005/AUTO0102/210050340/1148/auto01/Ford-plans-sell-Wixom-site

 

Feds studying problems with Ford Escape throttles

http://www.freep.com/article/20121005/BUSINESS01/121005028/Feds-studying-problems-with-Ford-Escape-throttles

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Hertz extends tender offer to acquire Dollar Thrifty

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hertz-extends-tender-offer-to-acquire-dollar-thrifty-172806561.html

 

In debate, Romney lists Tesla with ‘losers’

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/04/in-debate-romney-lists-tesla-with-losers/

 

Can electric cars go to a better place?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/04/can-electric-cars-go-to-a-better-place/

 

Visteon CEO sees ‘clarity’ on revamp by end of 2013

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-04/visteon-ceo-sees-clarity-on-revamp-by-end-of-2013.html

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Ford adopts ‘La Linea’ for C-Max launch

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/184512/ford-adopts-la-linea-for-c-max-launch.html?edition=52044

 

Mercedes, Coca-Cola, Best Buy all headed in 2013 Super Bowl

http://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/mercedes-coca-cola-buy-headed-2013-super-bowl/237581/

 

7 tips to handle negative blog comments

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45619.aspx

 

 

 

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