Michael Phelps, Gabby Douglas, Missy Franklin, Usain Bolt. The Olympics are in full swing, and for the second week in a row, we see that models advertised during big events cause shoppers to investigate the vehicles further on KBB.com. The BMW X1 and the Cadillac ATS were both risers last week, and this week they have even bigger jumps, as their respective brands continue to advertise during the Olympics…

 

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- Akshay Anand, Market Intelligence Web Analyst, Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2012 Audi R8 Exclusive Selection Editions - limited run for U.S.

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2012-audi-r8-exclusive-selection-editions-_-limited-run-for-us/

 

Pikes Peak Hillclimb set to go this weekend

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/pikes-peak-hillclimb-set-to-go-this-weekend/

 

2013 Honda Accord revealed

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-honda-accord-revealed/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Toyota chief’s big fear: Gen Y ‘lukewarm’ about cars

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/toyota-chiefs-big-fear-gen-y-lukewarm-about-cars/1

 

Chrysler preps Toledo plant for new Fiat-based Jeep

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120808/OEM01/308089764/1252/chrysler-preps-toledo-plant-for-new-fiat-based-jeep

 

Jeep’s middle child rides off into the sunset

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120808/BLOG06/120809847/1499/jeeps-middle-child-rides-off-into-the-sunset

 

Production of Jeep Liberty will halt on Aug. 16

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120809/AUTO0101/208090347/1148/AUTO01/Production-Jeep-Liberty-will-halt-Aug-16

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Has GM’s electricity followed Ewanick out the door?

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/180479/has-gms-electricity-followed-ewanick-out-the-door.html?edition=49867

 

Soccer team deal’s cost doomed GM marketing chief Joel Ewanick

http://www.freep.com/article/20120809/BUSINESS01/308090165/Soccer-team-deal-s-cost-doomed-GM-marketing-chief-Joel-Ewanick

 

Toyota considers moving some Lexus production to U.S.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120808/RETAIL01/120809851/1129/toyota-considers-moving-some-lexus-production-to-u-s

 

Toyota prods lagging suppliers to boost output

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120809/OEM10/120809827/1129/toyota-prods-lagging-suppliers-to-boost-output

 

Toyota plans $495 million engine factory in Brazil expansion

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120809/COPY01/308099852/1424/toyota-plans-495-million-engine-factory-in-brazil-expansion

 

Honda’s U.S. team goes on product offense

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120808/OEM01/120809835/1129/hondas-u-s-team-goes-on-product-offense

 

Why Honda’s new Accord looks like the old one

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/08/why-hondas-new-accord-looks-like-the-old-one/

 

Chrysler’s Busse: Interiors now have soul

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120808/OEM03/120809834/1129/chryslers-busse-interiors-now-have-soul

 

Chevy Spark to ignite passion of youth

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120809/OPINION03/208090359/1148/AUTO01/Chevy-Spark-ignite-passion-youth

 

Porsche must face New York suit by hedge funds, judge rules

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-09/porsche-must-face-new-york-suit-by-hedge-funds-judge-rules-1-.html

 

Jaguar Land Rover drives Tata Motors June quarter profit up 12 percent as domestic sales slump

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/jaguar-land-rover-drives-tata-motors-june-quarter-profit-up-12-percent-as-domestic-sales-slump/2012/08/09/4571f214-e209-11e1-89f7-76e23a982d06_story.html

 

Akerson buys 25K shares of GM stock

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120809/AUTO0103/208090440/1148/AUTO01/Akerson-buys-25K-shares-GM-stock

 

Mitsubishi recalls electric cars for faulty airbags

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/09/mitsubishi-recalls-electric-cars-for-faulty-airbags/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

China July car sales trail forecasts as buyers await policy

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-09/china-july-car-sales-trail-forecasts-as-buyers-await-incentives.html

 

Renault plans for Africa auto boom to escape Europe slump

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-08/renault-plans-for-africa-auto-boom-to-escape-europe-slump.html

 

Refinery fire could boost gas prices nationwide

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/energy/story/2012-08-08/refinery-fire-gasoline-prices/56875468/1

 

Cars safer for passengers – but not first responders

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/story/2012-08-08/car-crash-rescue/56885174/1

 

Talking cars could save your life

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/talking-cars-could-save-your-life-2012-08-09

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Miniature Minis lugging javelins bring scrutiny of Olympic ads

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-08/miniature-minis-lugging-javelins-bring-scrutiny-of-olympic-ads.html

 

Hertz launches online music store

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/180454/hertz-launches-online-music-store.html?edition=49867

 

Domino’s Pizza reinventing itself on the road, asking consumers to help design the ultimate delivery vehicle

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dominos-pizza-reinventing-itself-on-the-road-asking-consumers-to-help-design-the-ultimate-delivery-vehicle-165565466.html

 

New York Times to sell About.com for $270 million

http://adage.com/article/media/york-times-sell-270-million/236588/

 

How Google’s ‘Penguin’ update will change publishing, for the better

http://adage.com/article/digitalnext/google-s-penguin-update-change-publishing/236580/

 

Facebook shifts focus from social in aggressive move to monetize mobile

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/social-networks/13495.html

 

Five ways to increase your brand’s visibility on Flickr

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45338.aspx

 

The ultimate guide to video marketing on YouTube

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32406.asp

 

 

 

 

 

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