Today's News - December 11, 2012

**KBB Editorial**

 

Rinspeed microMAX Concept teased for Geneva 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/rinspeed-micromax-concept-teased-for-geneva-2013/

 

Mercedes-Benz delivers new Popemobile to Benedict XVI

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/mercedes_benz-delivers-new-popemobile-to-benedict-xvi/

 

 

**Top News**

 

More than 12,000 protest Michigan "right-to-work" laws

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-usa-unions-michigan-idUSBRE8B91AJ20121211

 

Obama opposes Michigan right-to-work proposal

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/obama-opposes-michigan-right-to-work-proposal-2012-12-10

 

Seeking tax deal support, Obama raises right to work

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/12/10/obama-fiscal-cliff-right-to-work/1759873/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford blames software glitch for Fusion, Escape recall

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121210/OEM11/121219991/ford-blames-software-glitch-for-fusion-escape-recall

 

Ford says it has fix for Escape, Fusion models with fire problem

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-ford-escape-fusion-recall-20121210,0,7657348.story

 

Jaguar Land Rover considers $1.2 billion factory in Saudi Arabia

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121211/COPY01/312119895/jaguar-land-rover-considers-1-2-billion-factory-in-saudi-arabia

 

Honda plans to tout subcompact car-based SUV concept

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121211/OEM04/121219973/honda-plans-to-tout-subcompact-car-based-suv-concept

 

Honda, Lincoln to unveil downsized crossovers at Detroit Auto Show

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/12/honda-lincoln-to-unveil-downsized-crossovers-at-detroit-auto-show/

 

Fiat counts on Chrysler tie-up to boost Maserati

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121210/COPY01/312109754/fiat-counts-on-chrysler-tie-up-to-boost-maserati

 

Volvo agrees to technology transfer to Chinese parent Geely

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121211/COPY01/312119896/volvo-agrees-to-technology-transfer-to-chinese-parent-geely

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Exclusive: Japanese CPO models prove hard to find; luxury units remain scarce

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/exclusive-japanese-cpo-models-prove-hard-find-luxury-units-remain-scarce

 

Hertz falls after holders sell 50 million shares

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/hertz-falls-after-holders-sell-50-million-shares.html

 

Car sales in India fell 8.4% in November

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/12/10/car-sales-in-india-fell-8-3-in-november/

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

$700M question: Will RPA hang onto Honda?

http://adage.com/article/agency-news/rpa-hang-honda-motor-account/238695/

 

GM seeks trademarks on El Camino, Nomad

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121210/RETAIL03/121219990/gm-seeks-trademarks-on-el-camino-nomad

 

A new ad agency for Lincoln

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/11/a-new-ad-agency-for-lincoln/

 

Rolls-Royce aims for aspirational owners via vehicle customization app

http://www.luxurydaily.com/rolls-royce-aims-for-aspirational-owners-via-vehicle-customization-app/

 

Step-by-step guide to planning a killer social campaign

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/33276.asp

 

6 ways to get more from your Facebook page

http://t.ms00.net/s/c?1ao.ovlk.3.t9nu.t5aq

 

 

 

 

 

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