Today's News - October 8, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

KBB.com: Consumers expect gas prices to rise more but remain cautious about alternative-fuel vehicles

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/kbbcom-consumers-expect-gas-prices-rise-more-remain-cautious-about-alternative-fuel-vehicles

 

KBB.com launches newly redesigned, app-like mobile website; introduces new-car shopping features for smartphone users

http://dealermarketing.com/bizdev/business-development/2773-seven-business-questions-you-can-answer-with-call-tracking-insights

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2014 Kia Sorento revealed

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-kia-sorento-revealed/

 

KBB survey: Buyers still wary of investing in alt-fuel vehicles

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/kbb-survey-buyers-still-wary-of-investing-in-alt_fuel-vehicles/

 

2013 Dodge Dart Aero detailed, mpg-maxer will start at $20,090

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-dodge-dart-aero-detailed-mpg_maxer-will-start-at-20090/

 

 

**Top News**

 

California facing $5 gasoline stirs Brown to relax rules

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-08/california-facing-5-gasoline-stirs-brown-to-relax-rules.html

 

California gas prices: Another day, another record

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/07/california-gas-prices-another-day-another-record/

 

Even with high gas prices, drivers question value of E85

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121008/AUTO01/210080342/1148/auto01/Even-high-gas-prices-drivers-question-value-E85

 

Big banks line up for General Motors’ business

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/08/big-banks-line-up-for-general-motors-business/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Car makers that might as well back out of U.S.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/car-makers-that-might-as-well-back-out-of-us-2012-10-06

 

GM sold record 244K vehicles in China in September

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121008/AUTO0103/210080379/1148/auto01/GM-sold-record-244K-vehicles-China-September

 

Japan carmakers to cut China production by half, report says

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121008/GLOBAL03/121009904/japan-carmakers-to-cut-china-production-by-half-report-says

 

Nissan will turn over a new Leaf at a lower price

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/10/08/nissan-leaf-lower-price/1619561/

 

Tesla CEO plays down concerns

http://money.cnn.com/2012/10/05/investing/tesla-ceo/index.html

 

Is hydrogen power making a comeback?

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/10/is-hydrogen-power-making-a-comeback/

 

GM closing NY fuel cell site

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121006/AUTO0103/210060343/1148/auto01/GM-closing-N-Y-fuel-cell-site

 

GM to offer CUE in Cadillac SRX backseats

http://www.freep.com/article/20121008/BUSINESS0101/121008017/GM-to-offer-CUE-in-Cadillac-SRX-back-seats

 

GM to add 1,500 IT jobs in Mich. from outsourced work

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121008/OEM06/121009906/gm-to-add-1-500-it-jobs-in-mich-from-outsourced-work

 

Safety agency says complaints could affect 1.6 million Ford SUVs

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/08/safety-agency-says-complaints-could-affect-1-6-million-ford-suvs/

 

Mercedes, BMW recall sports cars; Chrysler recalls trucks

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-auto-mercedes-bmw-chrysler-recall-20121008,0,1837128.story

 

Chrysler recalls over 44,000 trucks in U.S.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121008/OEM11/121009905/chrysler-recalls-over-44-000-trucks-in-u-s

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Hertz extends tender offer to acquire Dollar Thrifty

http://www.autoremarketing.com/financial-services/hertz-extends-tender-offer-acquire-dollar-thrifty

 

Dealers call Tesla factory stores illegal

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121008/RETAIL07/310089952/dealers-call-tesla-factory-stores-illegal

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Toyota sells hybrid cars to HSN’s home shoppers

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/10/08/toyota-home-shopping-network-prius/1614283/

 

Toyota pickup to be filmed towing space shuttle for ad

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/10/04/space-shuttle-endeavour-toyota-tundra-pickup/1613771/

 

RAM to unveil ad blitz

http://www.freep.com/article/20121008/BUSINESS0103/121008025/Ram-to-unveil-ad-blitz-Chrysler

 

Honda turns on ad cash for dealers

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121008/RETAIL07/310089954/honda-turns-on-ad-cash-for-dealers

 

Lexus sponsors Discovery app

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/184675/lexus-sponsors-discovery-app.html?edition=52094

 

Kia, DC Entertainment in cause-related effort

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/184570/kia-dc-entertainment-in-cause-related-effort.html?edition=52094

 

Infographic: 24 percent of companies have no social media policy

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45628.aspx

 

25 Facebook tips every social media manager needs

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45621.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

 

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