Today's News - August 13, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Old cars are worth almost as much as new ones

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs/autosblogpost.aspx?post=d4e07bfd-3809-42aa-a519-56446a9121e2

 

New-vehicle sales increase at the expense of used cars, according to Kelley Blue Book

TVT (Fox) DMA: 14 Tampa, FL

http://ctv4.criticalmention.com/playerpage/player?params=Y2xpcElkPTM1MDk2MzYmc2xpbT0xJnBvd2VyZWQ9MSZyZXBvcnQ9dHJ1ZSZoaWRlQ2xpcENvbnRyb2xzPTEmbm9oZWFkZXI9MSZub21lbnU9dHJ1ZSZhdXRvUGxheT0xJnBhcnRuZXJUb2tlbj04YTgwODM3OTM4NDliNWNlMDEzOTIwYjY3ZmNiMWY5ZQ

 

Hybrid car sales not as dependent on gas prices

http://www.jsonline.com/business/hybrid-car-sales-not-as-dependent-on-gas-prices-d16eo2f-165867746.html

 

Price gap narrowing between new and used cars

http://www.gastongazette.com/articles/price-74266-cars-used.html

 

Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Columbia says Wrangler is No. 1 for fun!

http://www.prlog.org/11944339-chrysler-dodge-jeep-ram-of-columbia-says-wrangler-is-no-1-for-fun.html

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2013 Audi RS 5 First Review: 450 horsepower, 4.5 seconds

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-audi-rs-5-first-review-450-horsepower-45-seconds/

 

Suzuki S-Cross Concept teased for Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/suzuki-s_cross-concept-teased-for-paris-auto-show/

 

New Jaguar F-Type will debut in Paris

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/new-jaguar-f_type-will-debut-in-paris/

 

Toyota will launch fuel-cell powered sedan here in 2015

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/toyota-will-launch-fuel_cell-powered-sedan-here-in-2015/

 

2013 Lexus LS First Review: Still familiar, but now with F Sport

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-lexus-ls-first-review-still-familiar-but-now-with-f-sport/

 

 

**Top News**

 

U.S. unit will get bigger role in Honda plans

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120813/OEM03/308139981/1129/u-s-unit-will-get-bigger-role-in-honda-plans

 

Honda boosting production in North America

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/13/honda-boosting-production-in-north-america/

 

Honda bulks up N. America, puts U.S. execs in key posts

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/story/2012-08-14/honda-americanizes/56937064/1

 

Toyota cranks up N.A. output

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120813/OEM01/308139956/1424/toyota-cranks-up-n-a-output

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Hyundai and Kia are planning more prestige-class offerings

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120813/OEM04/308139985/1277/hyundai-and-kia-are-planning-more-prestige-class-offerings

 

Lincoln product plan seeks hits, not halos

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120813/OEM03/308139970/1256/lincoln-product-plan-seeks-hits-not-halos

 

How Ford picks its green cars for volume sales

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120813/OEM02/308139990/1129/how-ford-picks-its-green-cars-for-volume-sales

 

Marchionne duels UAW’s Chrysler director over $6 billion

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-12/marchionne-duels-uaw-s-chrysler-director-over-6-billion.html

 

GM Financial bids for Ally Financial’s international operations

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-13/gm-financial-bids-for-ally-financial-s-international-operations.html

 

Toyota keeps sharp eye on struggling suppliers

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120813/OEM01/308139961/1129/toyota-keeps-sharp-eye-on-struggling-suppliers

 

‘Black sheep’ seat hold back VW’s pursuit of Toyota

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120811/COPY01/308119980/1193/black-sheep-seat-holds-back-vws-pursuit-of-toyota

 

Mercedes roadster may beat $16.4 million Ferrari in U.S.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-12/mercedes-roadster-may-beat-16-4-million-ferrari-in-u-s-sales.html

 

Acura ILX Premium out to compete with Lexus ES 350

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120811/AUTO03/208110317/1148/auto01/Acura-ILX-Premium-out-compete-Lexus-ES350

 

Why did Ewanick get a red card?

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120813/OEM02/308139979/1018/why-did-ewanick-get-a-red-card

 

From an odd couple to a dream team

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120813/OEM03/308139960/1290/from-an-odd-couple-to-a-dream-team

 

Volkswagen’s road to 800K

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120813/RETAIL07/308139976/1294/volkswagens-road-to-800k

 

GM is going from bad to worse

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120813/OEM01/308139978/1512/gm-is-going-from-bad-to-worse

 

Mercedes recalls accessory floor mats sold for M class

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120813/RETAIL05/308139872/1286/mercedes-recalls-accessory-floor-mats-sold-for-m-class

 

General Motors recalls more than 38,000 Chevrolet Impala police cars to fix suspension cracks

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/general-motors-recalls-more-than-38000-chevrolet-impala-police-cars-to-fix-suspension-cracks/2012/08/11/835de996-e3fa-11e1-89f7-76e23a982d06_story.html

 

Dealers repairing Pentastars

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120813/RETAIL07/308139957/1147/chrysler-dealers-repairing-pentastars

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Visteon CEO Don Stebbins steps down

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120813/AUTO01/208130364/1148/auto01/Visteon-CEO-Don-Stebbins-steps-down

 

White House: No decision yet on ethanol requirements amid corn shortage

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120811/AUTO01/208110328/1148/auto01/White-House-No-decision-yet-ethanol-requirements-amid-corn-shortage

 

Latest ethanol mandates raises ire of motorcyclists

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/10/latest-ethanol-mandate-raises-ire-of-motorcyclists/

 

EV, battery makers turn to China

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120813/OEM06/308139993/1131/ev-battery-makers-turn-to-china

 

Who will control electric vehicle technologies?

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120813/BLOG06/120819964/1503/who-will-control-electric-vehicle-technologies

 

Stop-start to be in 8 million vehicles by 2017

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/08/stop-start-to-be-in-8-million-vehicles-by-2017/

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Ford rolls out dealership iPad app

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120813/RETAIL07/308139962/1254/ford-rolls-out-dealership-ipad-app

 

How Audi scored a starring role in ’50 Shades of Grey’

http://adage.com/article/news/audi-scored-a-starring-role-50-shades-grey/236650/

 

Rolls-Royce changes logo for Olympic Games closer

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/rolls-royce-changes-logo-for-olympic-games-celebration/1

 

BabyCenter drives Chrysler Brand’s 2012 Town & Country minivan campaign

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/babycenter-drives-chrysler-brands-2012-town--country-minivan-campaign-165966276.html

 

Twitter explodes over Paul Ryan VP announcement

http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/twitter-explodes-over-paul-ryan-vp-announcement-142666

 

Apple’s iPad trounces Samsung Galaxy Tab in U.S. Q2 sales

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/manufacturers/13522.html

 

Top 7 ways brands should use images on social media

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45352.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

 

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