Today's News - November 9, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Two recent brand departures give glimpse of future used Suzuki values

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/two-recent-brand-departures-give-glimpse-future-used-suzuki-values

 

A ‘Hot Wheels’ Camaro for big kids

http://money.cnn.com/2012/11/08/autos/hot-wheels-chevrolet-camaro/index.html?source=cnn_bin

 

Suzuki vehicles might be a good buy, Kelley Blue Book says

http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2012/11/suzuki-vehicles-might-be-a-good-buy-kelley-blue-book-says.html/

 

Mattel, GM make ‘Hot Wheels’ for grownups

http://fox8.com/2012/11/08/mattel-gm-make-hot-wheels-for-grownups/

 

Five Coolest New Cars with poor credit

http://www.autocreditexpress.com/blog/2012/11/08/five-coolest-new-cars-with-poor-credit/

 

 

 **KBB Editorial**

 

KBB.com: What Suzuki shoppers should know before they buy

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/kbbcom-what-suzuki-shoppers-should-know-before-they-buy/

 

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series teased

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-mercedes_benz-sls-amg-black-series-teased/

 

 

**Top News**

 

BMW widens luxury-sales lead over Audi after October gain

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-09/bmw-widens-luxury-sales-lead-over-audi-after-october-gain.html

 

BMW Group increases sales by 13.2% in October

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bmw-group-increases-sales-by-132-in-october-178049171.html

 

Mazda to produce car for Toyota at Mexico plant

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121109/OEM01/121109869/mazda-to-produce-car-for-toyota-at-mexico-plant

 

Mazda to produce Toyota-brand vehicles in new Mexico plant, Toyota to invest in costs

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/mazda-to-produce-toyota-brand-vehicles-in-new-mexico-plant-toyota-to-invest-in-costs/2012/11/09/23ed9bd4-2a4d-11e2-aaa5-ac786110c486_story.html

 

Toyota's new small car for U.S. made by Mazda in Mexico

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/11/09/toyota-mazda/1693933/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford’s battery gives it the edge over Prius, Volt

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/11/08/fords-battery-is-gives-it-the-edge-over-prius-volt/

 

Election clears way for U.S. to sell GM shares

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/11/08/obama-general-motors-shares-bailout/1692217/#

 

Suzuki’s U.S. departure: No surprise to its dealers

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/11/08/suzukis-u-s-departure-no-surprise-to-its-dealers/

 

Hyundai, Kia fall as complaints filed to U.S. court: Seoul mover

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-09/hyundai-kia-fall-as-complaints-filed-to-u-s-court-seoul-mover.html

 

Aston Martin owner said to approach suitors for carmaker

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-09/aston-martin-owner-said-to-approach-suitors-for-carmaker.html

 

Ford hires 5,200 in plants, pushes utilization to 114%

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-08/ford-hires-5-200-in-plants-pushes-utilitization-to-114-.html

 

Ford seeks efficiency by building C-Max Energi in Wayne plant

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012311090047

 

Two premieres planned for 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/two-premieres-planned-for-2012-los-angeles-auto-show-178094611.html

 

Peugeot pushes no-frills sedan as tonic for growth woes

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-08/peugeot-pushes-no-frills-sedan-as-tonic-for-growth-woes.html

 

Chrysler recalls about 745,000 Jeep SUVs in U.S. for airbag issue

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121109/OEM11/121109868/chrysler-recalls-about-745-000-jeep-suvs-in-u-s-for-airbag-issue

 

Jaguar issues recall of select 2010-2012 XF models

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-mo-autos-jaguar-xf-recall-20121108,0,3133152.story

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

China's auto sales rebound in October

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121109/AUTO01/211090390/1148/auto01/China-s-auto-sales-rebound-October

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Audi bolsters mobile ad placement with video

http://www.luxurydaily.com/audi-targets-app-users-in-video-banner-mobile-ads/

 

Jaguar Land Rover exec: Premium consumers more likely to use smartphones for new vehicle shopping

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/content/14194.html

 

New ads for Dodge Dart

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/186927/new-ads-for-dodge-dart.html?edition=53347

 

Walt Disney World, GM to open Test Track attraction next month

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121109/AUTO0103/211090407/1148/auto01/Walt-Disney-World-GM-open-Test-Track-attraction-next-month

 

 

 

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