Today's News - September 17, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Recent-model used cars are edging closer to new in price

http://www.usatoday.com/USCP/PNI/Nation/World/2012-09-16-PNI0916cars-usedcar-prices-PNIBrd_ST_U.htm

 

High prices are driving used-car buyers into new-car showrooms

http://autos.ca.msn.com/consumer-reports/high-prices-are-driving-used-car-buyers-into-new-car-showrooms

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2013 Mini Paceman - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-mini-paceman-_-2012-paris-auto-show/

 

KBB.com survey: New vs. used pricing impacting buyer decisions

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/kbbcom-survey-new-vs-used-pricing-impacting-buyer-decisions/

 

TRW reveals touch-sensitive electronic horn system

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/trw-reveals-touch_sensitive-electronic-horn-system/

 

BMW Concept Active Tourer - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/bmw-concept-active-tourer-__-2012-paris-auto-show/

 

2013 Chevy Spark: Driving Chevy's smallest small car

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-chevy-spark-driving-chevys-smallest-small-car/

 

 

**Top News**

 

U.S. Treasury resists GM plan to sell government stake

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120917/OEM/309179816/u-s-treasury-resists-gm-plan-to-sell-government-stake

 

U.S. reluctant to sell GM at big loss

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/17/u-s-reluctant-to-sell-gm-at-big-loss/

 

CAW looks to Ford to set terms of labor accord

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-17/caw-looks-to-ford-to-set-terms-of-labor-accord-corporate-canada.html

 

Canada auto workers chief renews threat strike

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/17/business/global/canada-auto-workers-chief-renews-threat-strike.html?ref=automobiles

 

CAW picks Ford as target; Chrysler ‘very concerned’ about choice

http://www.freep.com/article/20120917/BUSINESS01/309170078/CAW-Ford-Chrysler-union-strike

 

U.S. challenges China trade subsidies on cars, auto parts

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-17/u-s-complains-at-wto-over-chinese-aid-on-cars-car-parts.html

 

U.S. to file W.T.O. case against China over cars

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/17/business/united-states-to-file-wto-case-against-china-over-cars.html?ref=automobiles&moc.semityn.www

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

GM could be forced to offer discounts on big pickups

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/17/chevrolet-silverado-discounts/70000503/1

 

Fiat faces growing pressure over vow to expand

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/16/fiat-faces-growing-pressure-over-vow-to-expand/

 

Volkswagen pulls away from rivals

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/14/volkswagen-pulls-away-from-rivals/

 

Nissan’s Ghosn: Leaf electric car will get a better battery

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/14/nissans-ghosn-leaf-electric-car-will-get-a-better-battery/

 

Farley: Technology leadership is a major element of Ford’s identity

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120917/OEM02/309179975/farley-technology-leadership-is-major-element-of-fords-identity

 

How Scion’s lessons will apply to Toyota

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120917/OEM02/309179987/how-scions-lessons-will-apply-to-toyota

 

Is this man ready to run Ford?

http://features.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2012/09/17/mark-fields-ford/

 

Tesla may need to slow down electric car production

http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/17/investing/tesla-musk/index.html

 

VW Golf is main event in Paris

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120917/OEM03/309179973/vw-golf-is-main-event-in-paris

 

New Ford Focus

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120917/OEM02/309179958/new-ford-focus

 

Lexus rolls out hybrid coupe concept for Paris show

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/17/lexus-lf-cc/70000477/1

 

Ford recalls certain 2012 Edge models for fire risk

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/16/ford-recalls-certain-2012-edge-models-for-fire-risk/

 

NHTSA expanding investigation of Hyundai Elantra

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120917/AUTO0104/209170385/1148/auto01/NHTSA-expanding-investigation-Hyundai-Elantra

 

U.S. safety regulators probe Ford police cars

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120916/OEM11/309169952/u-s-safety-regulators-probe-ford-police-cars

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Protests to hurt Japan car sales in China, dealer group says

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-17/protests-to-hurt-japanese-car-sales-in-china-dealer-group-says.html

 

Honda, Mazda, Nissan suspend China output after anti-Japan protests

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120917/GLOBAL03/309179809/honda-mazda-nissan-suspend-china-output-after-anti-japan-protests

 

How much should it cost to charge an electric car?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/17/how-much-should-it-cost-to-charge-an-electric-car/

 

Natural gas vehicles get a second look

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/16/natural-gas-vehicles-second-chance/70000444/1

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

For the new Accord, Honda’s ads tell a story

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120917/RETAIL03/309179998/for-the-new-accord-hondas-ads-tell-a-story

 

At American Honda, storytelling takes a front seat

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120917/OEM02/309179991/at-american-honda-storytelling-takes-a-front-seat

 

Deutsch’s VW ads put agency in spotlight

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120917/OEM02/309179981/deutschs-vw-ads-put-agency-in-the-spotlight

 

Lexus sponsors Latino special on HBO

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/183039/lexus-sponsors-latino-special-on-hbo.html?edition=51177

 

40 of the best corporate blogs to inspire you

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45529.aspx

 

Pandora attracts more listeners, advertisers

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/183095/pandora-attracts-more-listeners-advertisers.html?edition=51173

 

Are marketers wasting money on mobile ad clicks?

http://enews.emarketer.com/q/nnIAZBgrwNaCqdXSYoh0PI2fFXIP_6wWJAaHjYDrubKh0tzGIRnCtWK2d

 

Facebook, consumers settle ‘Friend Finder’ dispute

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/182974/facebook-consumers-settle-friend-finder-dispute.html?edition=51179

 

Go from good to great by listening to your customers

http://www.marketingprofs.com/articles/2012/8922/go-from-good-to-great-by-listening-to-your-customers?adref=nlt091712

 

7 common problems with infographics

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45501.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

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