Today's News - August 7, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

New cars may be a better deal than used ones

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57487539/new-cars-may-be-a-better-deal-than-used-ones/

 

More year-old cars have prices almost the same as new, according to Kelley Blue Book

KGO (ABC) DMA: 6 San Francisco, CA

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More year-old cars have prices almost the same as new, according to Kelley Blue Book

KTRK (ABC) DMA: 10 Houston, TX

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More year-old cars have prices almost the same as new, according to Kelley Blue Book

KWTV (CBS) DMA: 44 Oklahoma City, OK

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Cool new car or free gas?

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/cool-car-free-gas-192850816.html

 

Kelley Blue Book named one of AutoRemarketing’s Power 200, most influential companies in the industry

http://www.autoremarketing.com/2012-power-200?page=2

 

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

http://www.aiada.org/news-and-events/first-up-daily-news/1878-more-year-old-cars-have-prices-almost-the-same-as-new-

 

KBB names RoadLoans preferred online lender

http://www.autoremarketing.com/financial-services/kbb-names-roadloans-preferred-online-lender

 

Kelley Blue Book adds partner

http://www.usedcarnews.com/newsletters/4689-kelley-blue-book-adds-partner

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Ford SYNC app now offers new relief for allergy sufferers

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/ford-sync-app-now-offers-new-relief-for-allergy-sufferers/

 

GM Ventures betting on a NanoSteel future

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/gm-ventures-betting-on-a-nanosteel-future/

 

New Ford plan will unify build processes to raise productivity

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/new-ford-plan-will-unify-build-processes-to-raise-productivity/

 

 

**Top News**

 

BMW expects ‘solid gains’ in second half despite flat Europe sales

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120807/COPY01/308079798/1247/bmw-expects-solid-gains-in-second-half-despite-flat-europe-sales

 

Audi sees big ‘upside’ in U.S.: CEO Scott Keogh

http://www.cnbc.com/id/48527466

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford plug-in hybrid launches in 19 markets this fall

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120807/OEM05/120809901/1254/ford-plug-in-hybrid-launches-in-19-markets-this-fall

 

Ford’s 47-mpg C-MAX has special gas-mileage button

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/fords-47-mpg-c-max-has-special-gas-mileage-button/1

 

Ford C-Max Hybrid: Can it beat the Prius?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/07/ford-c-max-hybrid-can-it-beat-the-prius/

 

Chrysler sees ‘targeted’ electrification, executive says

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-07/chrysler-sees-targeted-electrification-executive-says.html

 

GM says lawsuit could undo the sale that created ‘New GM’

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120807/OEM/308079845/1424/gm-says-lawsuit-could-undo-the-sale-that-created-new-gm

 

Spyker sues General Motors over failed Saab takeover

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/story/2012-08-06/Spyker-GM-Saab/56820666/1

 

GM invests in high-tech steelmaking ‘game changer’

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/gm-invests-in-high-tech-steelmaking-game-changer/1

 

Ford bets on plant flexibility to boost efficiency

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120807/AUTO0102/208070317/1148/auto01/Ford-bets-plant-flexibility-boost-efficiency

 

Hyundai’s Korean union says it will resume partial strike

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120807/OEM01/308079834/1117/hyundais-korean-union-says-it-will-resume-partial-strike

 

Chrysler will let you call from cars without a phone

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/chrysler-will-let-you-call-from-cars-without-a-phone/1

 

Chrysler, Sprint team up to offer new infotainment features

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120807/AUTO0101/208070321/1148/auto01/Chrysler-Sprint-team-up-offer-new-Uconnect-infotainment-features

 

Daimler plans a field test of car-to-infrastructure communications

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/06/daimler-plans-a-field-test-of-car-to-infrastructure-communications/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

U.S. banks loosen terms on business, car loans

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-banks-loosen-terms-on-business-car-loans-2012-08-06

 

Gas prices rise 13 cents in a week; soar in Midwest

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/gas-prices-rise-13-cents-in-a-week-spiking-in-midwest/1

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

The FIAT brand challenges fans to unscramble a phase to win a trip for two to Italy

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-fiat-brand-challenges-fans-to-unscramble-a-phrase-to-win-a-trip-for-two-to-italy-165259596.html

 

How Fiat 500 got car buyers to think Italian again

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/how-fiat-500-made-car-buyers-think-italian-again/1

 

All-new Chevy Malibu drives new clothing collection by Isaac Mizrahi

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120807/AUTO0103/208070316/1148/auto01/All-new-Chevy-Malibu-drives-new-clothing-collection-by-Isaac-Mizrahi

 

Ford hopes to catch up to GM with cheaper cars

http://adage.com/article/global-news/ford-plays-catch-gm-vw-china-cheaper-cars/236553/

 

Foursquare ramps up biz reach

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/180265/foursquare-ramps-up-biz-reach.html?edition=49763

 

 

 

 

 

 

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