Today's News - November 12, 2012

 **KBB Editorial**

 

Revealed: 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series - LA 2012

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2014-mercedes_benz-sls-amg-black-series-_-la-2012/

 

Mazda to build new subcompact car for Toyota starting in 2015

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/mazda-to-build-new-subcompact-car-for-toyota-starting-in-2015/

 

'Re-imagined' Chevy Test Track will open at Disneyworld next month

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/re_imagined-chevy-test-track-will-open-at-disneyworld-next-month/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Toyota to double capacity, build new plant in Indonesia

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-09/toyota-to-double-capacity-build-new-engine-plant-in-indonesia.html

 

Toyota plans expansion in Indonesia

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/11/12/toyota-plans-expansion-in-indonesia/

 

Toyota builds new road safety facility to test cars that communicate with each other, roads

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/toyota-builds-new-road-safety-facility-to-test-cars-that-communicate-with-each-other-roads/2012/11/12/2d442728-2c9d-11e2-b631-2aad9d9c73ac_story.html

 

Kia Soul's downgraded gas mileage due to 'human error'

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/11/11/kia-soul-mpg-gas-mileage/1693093/

 

Hyundai, Kia undercut main selling point with overstated mpg

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121112/OEM01/311129959/hyundai-and-kia-undercut-their-main-selling-point-when-they

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ghosn charges ahead on Nissan's market share, EV goals

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121112/OEM02/311129997/ghosn-charges-ahead-on-nissans-market-share-ev-goals

 

Dealers: Take Suzuki deal or fight?

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121112/RETAIL07/311129956/dealers-take-suzuki-deal-or-fight

 

Mitsubishi outlines new U.S. comeback plan

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121112/OEM01/311129962/mitsubishi-outlines-its-comeback-plan

 

Mazda agrees to build subcompact cars for Toyota in Mexico

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/11/11/mazda-agrees-to-build-subcompact-cars-for-toyota-in-mexico/

 

With Fields as COO, Mulally sees Ford gaining momentum

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121112/OEM02/311129988/with-fields-as-coo-mulally-sees-ford-gaining-momentum

 

Mulally: Gadgets bring owners, dealers closer

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121112/OEM02/311129958/mulally-gadgets-bring-owners-dealers-closer

 

At Fiat, young scion steers tough course as Marchionne's boss

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121110/OEM02/121109863/at-fiat-young-scion-steers-tough-course-as-marchionnes-boss

 

Ito is laying the groundwork for North American growth

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121112/OEM02/311129996/ito-is-laying-the-groundwork-for-north-american-growth

 

GM, wooing China's affluent, preps Cadillac makeover

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121111/GLOBAL03/121109851/gm-wooing-chinas-affluent-preps-cadillac-makeover

 

GM, Ford comeback in India stalls as market share falls

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121110/OEM/121109859/gm-ford-comeback-in-india-stalls-as-market-share-falls

 

For Volkswagen employees and their families, a deal on auto leases and free car insurance

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/capitalbusiness/for-volkswagen-employees-and-their-families-a-deal-on-auto-leases-and-free-car-insurance/2012/11/08/97f91746-2850-11e2-bab2-eda299503684_story.html

 

Protests continue to hurt sales of Japanese cars in China

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/11/12/protests-continue-to-hurt-sales-of-japanese-cars-in-china/

 

Lamborghini rolls out Aventador Roadster

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/11/12/lamborghini-rolls-out-aventador-roadster/

 

GM extends military discounts to recent veterans

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/11/11/gm-military-discounts-pennzoil/1697223/#

 

Ford Raptor has fans in China

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121112/AUTO0102/211120340/1148/auto01/Ford-Raptor-has-fans-China

 

Chrysler recalls more than 750K older units to fix air bag issue

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/chrysler-recalls-more-750k-older-units-fix-air-bag-issue

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Blue-collar vacation-home dreams in Michigan fade with auto jobs

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-12/blue-collar-vacation-home-dreams-in-michigan-fade-with-auto-jobs.html

 

Obama, Congress face the moment of truth on taxes, spending cuts

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121112/RETAIL07/311129967/obama-congress-face-the-moment-of-truth-on-taxes-spending-cuts

 

Hertz said to sell counters for FTC’s OK on Dollar Thrifty

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-12/hertz-said-to-sell-counters-for-ftc-s-ok-on-dollar-thifty.html

 

49 vehicles to debut at Los Angeles Auto Show

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121112/AUTO01/211120395/1148/auto01/49-vehicles-debut-Los-Angeles-Auto-Show

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Fiat: Branded content better tell a good story

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/186990/fiat-branded-content-better-tell-a-good-story.html?edition=53388

 

Jeremiah Knight: Lexus digital is ever improving

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/186989/jeremiah-knight-lexus-digital-is-ever-improving.html?edition=53388

 

Report: James Bond’s carmaker for sale

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/09/report-james-bonds-carmaker-for-sale/

 

Cadillac targets business-minded consumers via mobile ads

http://www.luxurydaily.com/cadillac-targets-business-minded-consumers-via-mobile-ads/

 

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

http://www.luxurydaily.com/jaguar-land-rover-exec-premium-consumers-more-likely-to-use-smartphones-for-new-vehicle-shopping/

 

Humanizing the Web with personalization 2.0: Three tips to get started

http://www.marketingprofs.com/articles/2012/9484/humanizing-the-web-with-personalization-20-three-tips-to-get-started?adref=nlt111212

 

 

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