Today's News
Today's News - July 16, 2012
**KBB in the News**
All-new 2013 vehicle model names and faces arriving now
http://mediaroom.kbb.com/all-new-2013-vehicle-models
Consumer finance: Car companies’ new approach to clearing inventory
http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120712-705910.html
Bigger sales, smaller margins
Analysts expect 3.5-percent dip in used values during coming months
Crossover value retention beats industry average
http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/crossover-value-retention-beats-industry-average
Used-vehicle shoppers turn interest toward ‘heavy-duty’ vehicles
New-car prices fall
http://www.usatoday.com/USCP/PNI/Nation/World/2012-07-15-PNI0715cars-briefsPNIBrd_ST_U.htm
KBB.com: 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/07/14/kbb-com-10-coolest-new-cars-under-18000/
Kelley Blue Book featured on Cash Cab
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**Top News**
Ford sales in Europe drop 10 percent; total sales could be worst since 1994
Ford’s European car sales drop 10%
Vehicle stocks grew slightly during June
Ford recalling more than 10,000 Escapes crossovers; carpet padding could interfere with braking
Ford recalls certain new Escape crossovers
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/15/ford-recalls-certain-new-escape-crossovers/
**OEM/Vehicle News**
Fiat seeks to fuel rise in U.S. sales
BMW plans more Mini output, 10 models
Daimler doubles spending to revamp Mercedes-Benz compacts
Jaguar sales fall in June while Land Rover demand gains
Nissan unveils new note to rival models of Toyota, Honda
Hyundai Motor union plans new strike, still talking
Hollande pressure on Peugeot seen limited by mounting losses
Falling share price adds to Peugeot’s problems
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/14/falling-share-price-adds-to-peugeots-problems/
GM appoints Tim Lee as head of global manufacturing
GM seen by analysts as step away from giving up on Opel
Problems with G.E.’s WattStation charger for some Nissan Leafs
For mpg, Jag to add 4-banger
http://www.autonews.com/article/20120716/OEM01/307169917/1193/for-mpg-jag-to-add-4-banger
Lexus coupe adds a dash of flash
http://www.autonews.com/article/20120716/OEM03/307169916/1292/lexus-coupe-adds-a-dash-of-flash
The car without a driver
http://www.autonews.com/article/20120716/OEM06/307169920/1143/the-car-without-a-driver
Fiat will offer ‘world’s first in-car espresso maker’
**Dealer/Industry News**
Possible government car limits boost China car sales
Design study: 127 mpg is possible with compromises
**Ad/Media/Marketing News**
Cause marketing helps drive ’13 Ford Escape
Fiat 500 product portfolio makes its way to the U.S. in new broadcast commercial
Buick taps Manning for OnStar audibles
Build-your-own Audi on giant screens bids for urban buyer
Nissan Leaf offers free taxi rides on Twitter
http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/nissan-leaf-offers-free-taxi-rides-twitter-141864
‘Risky Business’ Porsche 928 makeout car on auction block
Does GM’s Chevy Volt ad signal return to advertising toward gay and lesbian buyers?
MSNBC.com is no more, becomes NBCNews.com following buyout from Microsoft
Microsoft and NBC complete Web divorce
5 ways to optimize video for search
http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32214.asp
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