Today's News - July 11, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

KBB ranks 10 Best Sedans Under $25,000

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/kbb-ranks-10-best-sedans-under-25000

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Rob Lange featured in the July issue of Digital Dealer Magazine

Raising the Bar in the Inventory Merchandising Game (page 10)

http://bluetoad.com/publication/frame.php?i=116792&p=&pn=&ver=flex

 

Greenville drivers enjoy two of Kelley Blue Book’s Top 10 Head Turners of 2012

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1220150&Itemid=34

 

MINI Cooper Coupe makes KBB’s list of Top 10 Head Turners of 2012

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1220184&Itemid=34

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 here in September, will start at $50,195

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-bmw-activehybrid-3-here-in-september-will-start-at-50195/

 

Ken Block ''Gymkhana Five'' video is a San Francisco treat

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/ken-block-gymkhana-five-video-is-a-san-francisco-treat/

 

2013 Audi TT Coupe will offer S line Competition Package option

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-audi-tt-coupe-will-offer-s-line-competition-package-option/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Carmakers maintain solid output despite slow economy

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120710/OEM01/120709897/1424/carmakers-maintain-solid-output-despite-slow-economy

 

Hyundai misleads about Elantra fuel economy, suit says

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-mileage-lawsuits-20120711,0,2022567.story

 

Hyundai Elantra subject of class-action lawsuit for ‘misleading 40 mpg’ ads

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/11/hyundai-elantra-subject-of-class-action-lawsuit-for-misleading/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Chrysler reinstates no monthly payments for 90 days incentive

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120710/AUTO0101/207100387/1148/auto01/Chrysler-reinstates-no-monthly-payments-90-days-incentive

 

Lexus plans overhaul of LS flagship to court new buyers

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120710/OEM04/120719965/1292/lexus-plans-overhaul-of-ls-flagship-to-court-new-buyers

 

Mazda reveals first Mazda6 teaser

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/07/mazda-reveals-first-mazda6-teaser/

 

BMW adds iDrive Touch and 3D maps to latest generation infotainment system

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/11/bmw-adds-idrive-touch-and-3d-maps-to-latest-generation-infotainm/

 

Base 2013 Cadillac ATS gets EPA rating of 22 mpg city and 33 highway

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/11/base-2013-cadillac-ats-gets-epa-rating-of-22-mpg-city-and-33-hwy/

 

Cadillac XTS: Phasing out the old CD player?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/10/cadillac-xts-phasing-out-the-old-cd-player/

 

Hyundai braces for first strike in four years after union vote

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120711/AUTO0104/207110392/1148/auto01/Hyundai-braces-first-strike-four-years-after-union-vote

 

Group sues BMW’s MINI for alleged transmission defect

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/11/group-sues-bmws-mini-for-alleged-transmission-defect/

 

Recall repairs on 2002-2004 Ford Escapes questioned by safety advocate

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120710/OEM11/120719974/1254/recall-repairs-on-2002-2004-ford-escapes-questioned-by-safety-advocate

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

vAuto acquires Auction Genius, integrates market-leading tools to help dealers buy wholesale used vehicles online

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120711006025/en/vAuto-Acquires-Auction-Genius-Integrates-Market-Leading-Tools

 

China car sales beat analysts’ estimates for fourth month

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-11/china-car-sales-beat-analysts-estimates-for-fourth-month.html

 

Auto industry criticizes tough CO2 emission limit for 2020

http://europe.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120711/ANE/120719954/1193/auto-industry-criticizes-tough-co2-emissions-limit-for-2020

 

In-vehicle navigation sales will quadruple by 2019

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/07/in-vehicle-navigation-sales-will-quadruple-by-2019/

 

More than 40 vehicle debuts anticipated for the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/more-than-40-vehicle-debuts-anticipated-for-the-2012-los-angeles-auto-show-162051545.html

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Chevy’s ‘Love It or Return It’ recalls Hyundai strategy

http://adage.com/article/news/chevy-s-love-return-recalls-hyundai-strategy/235964/

 

Chevrolet Volt re-charges at Recyclebank

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/178457/chevrolet-volt-re-charges-at-recyclebank.html?edition=48844

 

Toyota announces next 25 winners in 100 Cars for Good program

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/toyota-announces-next-25-winners-100-cars-good-program

 

Taxi auctions off its 2008 MINI Coupe after losing account

http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/taxi-auctions-its-2008-mini-coupe-after-losing-account-141805

 

Facebook wants to be your online bank

http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/07/10/facebook-online-banking/?iid=SF_F_River

 

Is Apple missing the boat with mobile payments?

http://www.mobilecommercedaily.com/2012/07/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat-with-mobile-payments

 

One solution to Do-Not-Track: Let consumers build their own tracking profiles

http://adage.com/article/guest-columnists/marketers-thrive-a-track-world/235857/

 

 

 

 

 

 

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