Today's News - September 11, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Toyota maintains new-model appeal on KBB.com

http://www.aiada.org/news-and-events/first-up-daily-news/1907-less-is-more-for-hyundai-dealerships-

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

SsangYong e-XIV Concept previewed for Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/ssangyong-e_xiv-concept-previewed-for-paris-auto-show/

 

Peugeot Onyx Concept teased for Paris

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/peugeot-onyx-concept-teased-for-paris/

 

2013 BMW 760Li V12 25 Years Anniversary Edition revealed

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-bmw-760li-v12-25-years-anniversary-edition-revealed/

 

2013 Honda Accord First Drive: A Stalwart Regains Its Step

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-honda-accord-first-drive-a-stalwart-regains-its-step/

 

2013 SRT Viper First Review: 21st-century Snake

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-srt-viper-first-review-21st_century-snake/

 

 

**Top News**

 

GM denies report that it loses $49,000 on each Volt

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/11/gm-denies-report-that-it-loses-49000-on-each-volt/

 

Is the Volt math fair? Yes and no

http://www.cnbc.com/id/48974022

 

GM reacts to Reuters Volt story

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/182707/gm-reacts-to-reuters-volt-story.html?edition=50914

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Toyota failing to recover value on sales with competition

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-09/toyota-failing-to-recover-value-on-sales-with-competition-cars.html

 

Were Japan car makers’ sales hurt by territorial dispute?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/10/were-japan-car-makers-sales-hurt-by-territorial-dispute/

 

Ford expects to reverse market share losses on 2 models

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-10/ford-expects-to-reverse-market-share-losses-on-2-models.html

 

Ford hopes more Fusion capacity will help in mid-size sedan competition

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120910/OEM01/120919980/ford-hopes-more-fusion-capacity-will-help-in-mid-size-sedan

 

Software glitch halts sale of 8 GM vehicles

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120910/RETAIL07/309109938/software-glitch-halts-sale-of-8-gm-vehicles

 

Honda lusts after BMW bodies

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120907/BLOG06/120909919/honda-lusts-after-bmw-bodies

 

Sonic Automotive announces CFO Dave Cosper intends to retire in early 2013

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sonic-automotive-announces-cfo-dave-cosper-intends-to-retire-in-early-2013-169242286.html

 

GM backs Opel as new chief on hot seat pledges turnaround

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-10/gm-backs-opel-as-new-chief-on-hot-seat-pledges-turnaround.html

 

Chrysler prices new Viper near $100,000, below Corvette ZR1

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120910/OEM04/120919978/chrysler-prices-new-viper-near-100-000-below-corvette-zr1

 

Honda aims high with all-new version of Accord

http://bottomline.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/10/13708283-honda-aims-high-with-all-new-version-of-accord?lite#

 

GM pairing its MyLink Radio with TuneIn app on Spark, Sonic RS

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120911/AUTO0103/209110378/1148/auto01/GM-pairing-its-MyLink-Radio-TuneIn-app-Spark-Sonic-RS

 

As it gears up for the future, Ford to add 1,200 workers in Flat Rock

http://www.freep.com/article/20120911/BUSINESS0102/309110024/As-it-gears-up-for-the-future-Ford-to-add-1-200-workers-in-Flat-Rock

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Loan opponent Ryan sought riskier practices on electric-car aid

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120911/OEM05/120919971/loan-opponent-ryan-sought-riskier-practices-on-electric-car-aid

 

Hertz officially begins tender offer for DTAG acquisition

http://www.autoremarketing.com/financial-services/hertz-officially-begins-tender-offer-dtag-acquisition

 

Hollande government sees Peugeot job cuts as ‘inevitable’

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-11/hollande-government-sees-peugeot-job-cuts-as-inevitable-2-.html

 

Piech says VW sales in China will grow at least 9% in 2013

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-11/volkswagen-china-sales-to-grow-at-least-9-in-2013-piech-says.html

 

Chinese auto sales growth slows to a crawl

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/10/chinese-auto-sales-slow/70000073/1

 

Navistar and Icahn fight over CEO switch

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120910/OEM10/120919989/navistar-and-icahn-fight-over-ceo-switch

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Chrysler dealers see second push of new models since bankruptcy

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120911/OEM04/120919974/chrysler-dealers-see-second-push-of-new-models-since-bankruptcy

 

GM’s leftover car insulation lines coats for homeless

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/gms-leftover-car-insulation-lines-coats-for-homeless/1

 

Scion to throw ultimate underground party in Cincinnati

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/scion-to-throw-ultimate-underground-party-in-cincinnati-169168206.html

 

Chrysler Group to commemorate World Trade Center artifact on anniversary of 9/11 attacks

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chrysler-group-to-commemorate-world-trade-center-artifact-on-anniversary-of-911-attacks-169302766.html

 

Avis dumps decades-old ‘We Try Harder’ for ‘It’s Your Space’

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45500.aspx

 

Harley-Davidson calls on fans to unleash their own personal freedom and independence

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/harley-davidson-calls-on-fans-to-unleash-their-own-personal-freedom-and-independence-169224646.html

 

Instagram gaining ground on Facebook

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/182641/instagram-gaining-ground-on-facebook.html?edition=50913

 

 

 

 

 

 

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