Today's News - September 12, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Honda CR-V takes top spot in new Compact Crossover SUV Comparison, according to KBB.com

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/honda-cr-v-takes-top-spot-new-compact-crossover-suv-comparison

 

KBB: New & used prices decline despite high fuel rates

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/kbb-new-used-prices-decline-despite-high-fuel-rates?page=show

 

Analysts: Luxury vehicles 7 to 10 percent more affordable today than last year

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/analysts-luxury-vehicles-7-10-percent-more-affordable-today-last-year?page=show

 

5 used luxury models trigger strong shopping activity gains on KBB.com

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/5-used-luxury-models-trigger-strong-shopping-activity-gains-kbbcom

 

Tailgate-ready Toyota 4Runner now available at I-10 Toyota

http://www.melodika.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=389921&Itemid=50

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2014 Honda Accord PHEV Sedan detailed

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-honda-accord-phev-sedan-detailed/

 

High supply of pickup trucks leading to great deals for buyers

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/high-supply-of-pickup-trucks-leading-to-great-deals-for-buyers/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Ford said to plan post-Mulally Era by promoting Fields

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-11/ford-said-near-naming-fields-as-coo-in-mulally-succession-plan.html

 

Mark Fields seen as successor to Ford CEO Alan Mulally

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-autos-ford-mulally-sucessor-20120911,0,7891957.story

 

Ford’s CEO transition won’t change its biggest problem

http://www.cnbc.com/id/49002624

 

Ford’s reported succession plans welcomed by U.S. dealers

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120911/OEM02/120919962/1422

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

GM purchasing boss Bob Socia to lead China operations

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120912/OEM02/120919953/gm-purchasing-boss-bob-socia-to-lead-china-operations

 

GM China president stepping down

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120912/AUTO0103/209120380/1148/auto01/GM-China-president-stepping-down

 

BMW, Audi, Mercedes pushing hard into the small-car market

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120912/OPINION03/209120310/1148/auto01/BMW-Audi-Mercedes-pushing-hard-into-small-car-market

 

GM plans regular, on-site visitors to small, mostly rural dealers

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120911/RETAIL07/120919963/gm-plans-regular-on-site-visits-to-small-mostly-rural-dealers

 

Marchionne previews new models for Chrysler dealers

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/11/marchionne-previews-new-models-for-chrysler-dealers/

 

BMW sells out of its fanciest 12-cylinder flagship

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/12/bmw-v12/70000152/1

 

GM increases prices of ’13 GMC Acadia, Acadia Denali

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120912/AUTO0103/209120403/1148/auto01/GM-increases-price-13-GMC-Acadia-Acadia-Denali

 

Aston Martin races to record $32 million asking price

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-11/aston-martin-races-to-record-32-million-asking-price.html

 

Can Coda’s electric car survive?

http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/09/12/coda-electric-car/

 

Nissan chief pitches electric taxis to Hong Kong as city debates replacement for aging fleet

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/nissan-chief-pitches-electric-taxis-to-hong-kong-as-it-debates-replacement-for-aging-fleet/2012/09/12/8242da68-fcc7-11e1-98c6-ec0a0a93f8eb_story.html

 

Chevrolet’s tiny Spark is meant for city driving

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/20Chevrolets-tiny-new-Spark-is-meant-for-city-driving-70000154/09/Chevrolets-tiny-new-Spark-is-meant-for-city-driving-70000154/chevrolet-spark-small/70000154/1

 

GM named top solar power user in U.S. automotive industry

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120912/AUTO0103/209120378/1148/auto01/GM-named-top-solar-power-user-U-S-automotive-industry

 

Dodge Dart has secret stash place

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/12/dodge-dart-seats-storage/70000155/1

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

U.S. unions await Obama decision on China auto parts

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120911/OEM01/309119859/u-s-unions-await-obama-decision-on-china-auto-parts

 

NHTSA to crash test 54 new model-year vehicles

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120912/AUTO01/209120404/1148/auto01/NHTSA-crash-test-54-new-model-year-vehicles

 

High-definition radio gets a boost from automakers

http://bottomline.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/11/13729564-high-definition-radio-gets-a-boost-from-automakers?lite#__utma=238145375.770290393.1347379195.1347379195.1347464723.2&__utmb=238145375.1.10.1347464723&__utmc=238145375&__utmx=-&__utmz=238145375.1347379195.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=238145375.|8=Earned%20By=msnbc%7Cbusiness%7Cautos=1^12=Landing%20Content=Mixed=1^13=Landing%20Hostname=www.msnbc.msn.com=1^30=Visit%20Type%20to%20Content=Earned%20to%20Mixed=1&__utmk=161039870

 

Bulletproof vehicles get lighter, stronger

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/20Bulletproof-vehicles-get-lighter-stronger-70000153/09/Bulletproof-vehicles-get-lighter-stronger-70000153/bulletproof-vehicles-better/70000153/1

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Toyota introduces ‘Let’s Go Places’

http://adage.com/article/news/toyota-introduces-places/237138/

 

Toyota introduces new U.S. advertising tag line

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120911/RETAIL03/120919968/toyota-introduces-new-u-s-advertising-tag-line

 

Chevy names new advertising chief ahead of key launches

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120911/OEM02/120919965/chevy-names-new-advertising-chief-ahead-of-key-launches

 

Volvo goes to Pinterest for road trip

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/182722/volvo-goes-to-pinterest-for-road-trip.html?edition=50962

 

Zuckerberg: Mobile will be key to Facebook’s success

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/182824/zuckerberg-mobile-will-be-key-to-facebooks-succe.html?edition=50963

 

Marketers still can’t tie social to bottom line

http://enews.emarketer.com/q/a2Gi7wkoXXMnoCLW8_Ir7r_Y7Lt2uvPLhiVO18moF3MIrDqGlz2pNOlfC

 

6 creative ways to spice up your Facebook cover photo

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45510.aspx

 

Customer loyalty on a budget

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32661.asp

 

 

 

 

 

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