Today's News - October 12, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

10 Best Car Deals of the Month from KBB.com: Limited-time zero-percent financing available on popular new models

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/10-best-car-deals-month-limited-time-zero-percent-financing-available

 

What are the top-10 new-car deals?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/12/what-are-the-best-deals-car-shoppers-can-expect/

 

10 Best Car Deals of the Month from KBB.com: Limited-time zero-percent financing available on popular new models

WUSA (CBS) DMA: 8 Washington, DC

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**KBB Editorial**

 

2013 Ford C-MAX ENERGI is EPA's most fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-ford-c_max-energi-is-epas-most-fuel_efficient-plug_in-hybrid/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Honda record sales led by new compacts in emerging markets

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-12/honda-record-sales-led-by-new-compacts-in-emerging-markets-cars.html

 

Ford says new plug-in’s fuel mileage bests Toyota Prius

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/10/11/ford-c-max-toyota-prius/1627963/

 

Ford gets high EPA rating for C-Max Energi plug-n

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121012/AUTO0102/210120334/1148/auto01/Ford-gets-high-EPA-rating-C-MAX-Energi-plug-in

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

GM to import more Chevy Sparks from Korea

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121011/RETAIL01/121019957/gm-to-import-more-chevy-sparks-from-korea

 

Toyota execs unfazed by latest massive recall

http://www.freep.com/article/20121012/BUSINESS01/310120032/Toyota-execs-unfazed-by-latest-massive-recall

 

VW may add budget subbrand by 2015, sources say

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121012/OEM/310129855/vw-may-add-budget-subbrand-by-2015-sources-say

 

Lexus sedans pose risk for trunk entrapment, Consumer Reports says

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121012/OEM11/310129850/lexus-sedans-pose-risk-for-trunk-entrapment-consumer-reports-says

 

GM, Peugeot mull European joint venture, report says

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121012/OEM/121019943/gm-peugeot-mull-european-joint-venture-report-says

 

Ford board adjourns with no word on Mulally successor

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/10/11/lexus-es-toyota-hybrid/1627881/

For its American debut, Jaguar F-Type gets an unexpected chaperon

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/11/for-its-american-debut-jaguar-f-type-gets-an-unexpected-chaperone/

 

‘Driving’ impressions of Google’s robotic car

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/12/driving-impressions-of-googles-robotic-car/

 

Hyundai Veloster faces safety probe for shattering sunroof

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121011/OEM11/121019950/hyundai-veloster-faces-safety-probe-for-shattering-sunroof

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Will China’s auto boycott backfire?

http://money.cnn.com/2012/10/11/news/economy/japan-china-autos/index.html

 

Auto bailouts prompts sharp dispute at debate

http://www.freep.com/article/20121012/BUSINESS01/310120168/Auto-bailout-prompts-sharp-dispute-at-debate

 

Natural gas vehicles are overlooked energy play

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/natural-gas-vehicles-are-overlooked-energy-play-2012-10-12

 

EPA nears ethanol decision

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121012/AUTO01/210120337/1148/auto01/EPA-nears-ethanol-decision

 

EPA may slash use of ethanol in gasoline

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/10/epa-may-slash-use-of-ethanol-in-gasoline/

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Why Ford’s chief marketer studies the gaming industry

http://adage.com/article/special-report-ana-annual-meeting-2012/ford-s-chief-marketer-studies-gaming-industry/237732/

 

Viewers use Twitter to determine the course of Mercedes TV spots

http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/viewers-use-twitter-determine-course-mercedes-tv-spots-144415

 

Chrysler planning ‘buzz packages’ for various models

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121011/RETAIL03/121019962/chrysler-planning-buzz-packages-for-various-models

 

Supercar brand Bugatti goes social

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/184959/supercar-brand-bugatti-goes-social.html?edition=52312

 

Usain Bolt gets special Nissan GT-R

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/184958/usain-bolt-gets-special-nissan-gt-r.html?edition=52312

 

Lexus print ad for 2013 ES leaps to life

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/185011/lexus-print-ad-for-2013-es-leaps-to-life.html?edition=52312

 

Amazon ad model forces changes in search engine marketing

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/184985/amazon-ad-model-forces-changes-in-search-engine-ma.html?edition=52314

 

eBay launches Pinterest-like homepage redesign

http://adage.com/article/digital/ebay-launches-feed-a-pinterest-home-page-redesign/237675/

 

10 things to stop sharing on Facebook

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45648.aspx

 

 

 

 

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