The Scion FR-S is this week’s greatest riser on kbb.com, thanks in large part to the model officially going on sale at dealer lots nationwide. As a sports car with a reasonable price tag and reportedly excellent handling to boot, the FR-S received plenty of buzz during the last few months. This model could be just what Scion needs to boost its brand image and sales numbers…

 

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**Top News**

 

Lexus pins its sales leader hopes on midsize sedan

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/lexus-pins-is-sales-leader-hopes-on-midsize-sedan/1

 

Lexus looks for big surge in sales

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/lexus-looks-for-big-surge-in-sales/

 

Ford sees incentives, inventories rising in China

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-13/ford-sees-incentives-inventories-rising-in-china.html

 

Nissan plans $785 million north China plant, to challenge VW, Toyota, source says

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120614/GLOBAL/120619916/1131/nissan-plans-785-million-north-china-plant-to-challenge-vw-toyota

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford touts Escape at revamped plant

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120614/AUTO0102/206140357/1148/AUTO01/Ford-touts-Escape-revamped-plant

 

Ford celebrates $600M investment; 2013 Escape rolls off line

http://www.freep.com/article/20120614/BUSINESS01/206140438/Ford-celebrates-36-600M-investment

 

Europe crisis worries Big 3; car sales could suffer

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120614/AUTO01/206140405/1148/AUTO01/Europe-crisis-worries-Big-3-car-sales-could-suffer

 

Saab lives on, at least in China

http://www.cnbc.com/id/47798304

 

GMC’s Terrain Denali luxury SUV gets a deluxe price tag

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/gmcs-terrain-denali-luxury-suv-gets-a-deluxe-price/1

 

Hyundai Motor America announces pricing for 2013 Elantra GT

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hyundai-motor-america-announces-pricing-for-2013-elantra-gt-158875225.html

 

Buick adding turbo performance to Verano

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/buick-adding-turbo-performance-to-verano/

 

Kia promotes three U.S. executives

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120613/OEM02/120619925/1277/kia-promotes-three-u-s-executives

 

GM closing German factory seen emboldening others

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-13/gm-closing-factory-in-germany-seen-emboldening-others-cars.html

 

GM deal would delay layoffs in Germany

http://www.freep.com/article/20120614/BUSINESS01/206140440/GM-deal-would-delay-layoffs-in-Germany

 

Aluminum car doors, frames on horizon as automakers diet

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120613/OEM10/120619926/1424/aluminum-car-doors-frames-on-horizon-as-automakers-diet

 

Fuel-fire probes involves more than 5 million Jeep vehicles

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/14/fuel-fire-probe-involves-more-than-5-million-jeep-cherokees/

 

Jaguar Land Rover wins EU court ruling on dealer choice

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-14/jaguar-land-rover-wins-eu-court-ruling-on-dealer-choice.html

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

RoadLoans.com selected as preferred direct lender for AutoTrader.com

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/roadloanscom-selected-as-preferred-direct-lender-for-autotradercom-158951535.html

 

Chevrolet Sonic Overdrive campaign on AutoTrader.com recognized with three awards for excellence in online advertising

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chevrolet-sonic-overdrive-campaign-on-autotradercom-recognized-with-three-awards-for-excellence-in-online-advertising-158882425.html

 

Road trips top travelers’ summer vacation plans

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/road-trips-top-travelers-summer-vacation-plans-159038705.html

 

Foreign automakers stubbornly keep UAW off the line

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/14/12205624-foreign-automakers-stubbornly-keep-uaw-off-the-line?lite

 

Auto insurance enters the ‘Pay-Per-Vehicle’ era

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303901504577462382411135766.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_LS_Autos_2

 

Are stocks of GPS devices now oversold?

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/are-stocks-of-gps-devices-now-oversold-2012-06-12

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Adventure seekers drive into summer with ‘Subaru Guide to Everything’

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/adventure-seekers-drive-into-summer-with-subaru-guide-to-everything-158961965.html

 

Mustang pool table? Ford increases brand identity with licensing deals

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120614/AUTO0102/206140356/1148/AUTO01/Mustang-pool-table-Ford-looks-increase-brand-identity-licensing-deals

 

Ford marks 45 year since ‘All American’ Le Mans win

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/14/ford-marks-45-years-since-all-american-le-mans-win/

 

Nissan spreads its wings at Le Mans

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/176744/nissan-spreads-its-wings-at-le-mans.html?edition=47946

 

Kia back at Vans Warped Tour

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/176743/kia-back-at-vans-warped-tour.html?edition=47946

 

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler unveils his 275-mph roadster

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/aerosmiths-steven-tyler-unveils-his-275-mph-roadster/1

 

Larry the Cable Guy is voice of Disneyland’s Car Land

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/larry-the-cable-guy-is-focus-of-disneylands-cars-land/1

 

Facebook to launch real-time bidding for ‘Marketplace’ ads

http://adage.com/article/digital/facebook-launch-real-time-bidding-marketplace-ads/235367/

 

How to harness the incredible potential of blogs

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32026.asp

 

 

 

 

 

 

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