Today's News - September 18, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

2013 Honda Insight Hybrid combines advanced technology and exceptional fuel efficiency in U.S.’s most affordable hybrid

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2013-honda-insight-hybrid-combines-advanced-technology-and-exceptional-fuel-efficiency-in-uss-most-affordable-hybrid-170064366.html

 

Honda spotlights how low the cost of ownership of hybrids really is with the 2013 Insight

http://www.torquenews.com/1083/honda-spotlights-how-low-cost-ownership-hybrids-really-2013-insight

 

KBB’s Market Report studies how new and used sales are getting closer

http://automotivedigest.com/2012/09/kbbs-market-report-studies-how-new-and-used-sales-are-getting-closer/

 

RAM Power Days arrive at Shuman Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?id=1273368&Itemid=99999999&option=com_content&task=view

 

Compact crossover sales increasing, Honda CR-V named top vehicle

http://restylingmag.com/news/compact-crossover-sales-increasing-honda-cr-v-named-top-vehicle

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Peugeot 2008 Concept - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/peugeot-2008-concept-_-2012-paris-auto-show/

 

2014 Chevy Impala gets variable valve lift on Ecotec 4-cylinder

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-chevy-impala-gets-variable-valve-lift-on-ecotec-4_cylinder/

 

Mercedes-Benz Concept B-Class Electric Drive - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/mercedes_benz-concept-b_class-electric-drive-__-2012-paris-auto-show/

 

Lexus LF-CC Concept - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/lexus-lf_cc-concept-__-2012-paris-auto-show/

 

2013 SQ5 TDI Audi Exclusive Concept - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-sq5-tdi-audi-exclusive-concept-__-2012-paris-auto-show/

 

smart forstars Concept - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/smart-forstars-concept-__-2012-paris-auto-show/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Ford, GM, Fiat lead declines as Europe sales fall in August

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120918/RETAIL01/309189765/ford-gm-fiat-lead-declines-as-europe-sales-fall-in-august

 

Europe August auto sales drop as German demand weakens

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-18/europe-august-auto-sales-drop-as-german-demand-weakens.html

 

Ford hopes that the new Fusion will beat out Camry with style, new features

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ford-has-high-hopes-that-new-fusion-will-kill-camry-with-style-new-features/2012/09/18/97072c5e-0179-11e2-bbf0-e33b4ee2f0e8_story.html

 

Why the 2013 Ford Fusion is Ford’s most important new vehicle

http://www.freep.com/article/20120918/BUSINESS01/309180073/Why-the-2013-Ford-Fusion-is-Ford-s-most-important-new-vehicle

 

Ford Fusion Hybrid nears Toyota Prius’ gas mileage figures

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/18/ford-fusion-gas-mileage/70000552/1

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

GM denies asking U.S. to soon sell its shares

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/18/general-motors-repay/70000583/1

 

Obama’s wistful GM exit strategy

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/obamas-wistful-gm-exit-strategy-2012-09-17

 

Gasoline sticker shock fuels Fiat natural-gas auto sales

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-17/gasoline-sticker-shock-fuels-fiat-natural-gas-auto-sales.html

 

Honda makes Accord at record pace amid midsize car fight

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-17/honda-makes-accords-at-record-pace-amid-midsize-car-fight.html

 

Chrysler’s Marchionne jilted again by a North American union

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-17/chrysler-s-marchionne-jilted-again-in-north-american-auto-talks.html

 

Chrysler compact car gets critical 41-mpg EPA rating

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/17/chrysler-compact-car-gets-critical-41-mpg-epa-rating/

 

BMW bets on 3 Series to outsell Mercedes-Benz

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/17/mercedes-benz-bmw-sales-3-series/70000522/1

 

Ford’s Mulally: No plans to retire ‘any time soon’

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120918/AUTO0102/209180375/1148/AUTO01/Ford-s-Mulally-No-plans-retire-any-time-soon-

 

Land Rover mulls SUV below Evoque

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120918/OEM04/309189756/land-rover-mulls-suv-below-evoque

 

Mercedes-Benz rolls out B-Class in India

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/18/mercedes-benz-roll-out-b-class-in-india/

 

Safety agency investigates Ford Crown Victoria, Hyundai Elantra

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/17/safety-agency-investigates-ford-crown-victoria-hyundai-elantra/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

GM, Chrysler talks with Canadian Auto Union extended

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-18/gm-chrysler-talks-with-canadian-auto-workers-union-extended.html

 

China only part of the problem for U.S. auto parts makers

http://www.cnbc.com/id/49063275

 

Auto industry in middle of U.S.-China trade conflict

http://bottomline.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/17/13917547-auto-industry-in-middle-of-us-china-trade-conflict?lite#__utma=238145375.692176168.1347638030.1347896696.1347984126.3&__utmb=238145375.1.10.1347984126&__utmc=238145375&__utmx=-&__utmz=238145375.1347638030.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=238145375.|8=Earned%20By=msnbc%7Cbusiness%7Cautos=1^12=Landing%20Content=Mixed=1^13=Landing%20Hostname=www.msnbc.msn.com=1^30=Visit%20Type%20to%20Content=Earned%20to%20Mixed=1&__utmk=98274652

 

Japanese automakers idle China plants, dealerships amid island dispute

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120918/GLOBAL03/309189751/japanese-automakers-idle-china-plants-dealerships-amid-island-dispute

 

How China can build a $7,000 ‘good-enough’ car

http://bottomline.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/17/13921640-how-china-can-build-a-7000-good-enough-car?lite#__utma=238145375.692176168.1347638030.1347896696.1347984126.3&__utmb=238145375.2.10.1347984126&__utmc=238145375&__utmx=-&__utmz=238145375.1347638030.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=238145375.|8=Earned%20By=msnbc%7Cbusiness%7Cautos=1^12=Landing%20Content=Mixed=1^13=Landing%20Hostname=www.msnbc.msn.com=1^30=Visit%20Type%20to%20Content=Earned%20to%20Mixed=1&__utmk=61612527

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Ford stirs buzz for 2013 Fusion family sedan

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/17/ford-stirs-buzz-for-2013-fusion-family-sedan/

 

Ford gives consumers 47 more reasons to get involved with Random Acts of Fusion

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ford-gives-consumers-47-more-reasons-to-get-involved-with-random-acts-of-fusion-170179946.html

 

For laughing out loud, it’s a new VW campaign

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/183133/for-laughing-out-loud-its-a-new-vw-campaign.html?edition=51273

 

Honda launches huge 2013 Accord push

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/183134/honda-launches-huge-2013-accord-push.html?edition=51273

 

Lexus builds model awareness via mobile banner ads

http://www.luxurydaily.com/lexus-builds-model-awareness-via-mobile-banner-ads/

 

How Facebook Timeline measures up for brands

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32705.asp

 

12 essential SEO tips you likely don’t know

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45495.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

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