Today's News - July 17, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Lower gas prices don’t dent hybrid, electric car sales

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/lower-gas-prices-dont-dent-hybrid-electric-car-sales/1

 

New car prices down $500 year over year according to Kelley Blue Book

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HLN (CNNH) DMA: 0 National Programming

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KBB: Quarterly wholesale decline strongest dip since 2008

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/kbb-quarterly-wholesale-decline-strongest-dip-2008

 

Analysis: Falling gas prices may mean ‘bad news’ for OEMs

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/analysis-falling-gas-prices-may-mean-%E2%80%98bad-news%E2%80%99-oems

 

Used vehicle values expected to drop

http://automotivedigest.com/2012/07/used-vehicle-values-expected-to-drop/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Record auto production at Toyota, Honda boosts U.S. economy

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120717/OEM01/120719871/1448/record-auto-production-at-toyota-honda-boosts-u-s-economy

 

Europe June car-sales drop slows on Volkswagen price cuts

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-17/renault-drop-drags-down-first-half-auto-sales-in-europe.html

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Opel picks former restructuring consultant as stopgap CEO

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120717/COPY01/307179893/1193/opel-picks-former-restructuring-consultant-as-stopgap-ceo

 

GM gives OnStar twist to its car-sharing service

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/gm-gives-onstar-twist-to-its-car-sharing-service/1

 

Daimler revs up production of compact A-class cars

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/16/daimler-revs-up-production-of-compact-a-class-cars/

 

Toyota’s Carter promoted

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/toyotas-carter-promoted

 

Mitsubishi Motors adds export model to Illinois plant

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120717/OEM01/307179826/1424/mitsubishi-motors-adds-export-model-to-illinois-plant

 

Chrysler will end production of 3.7-liter V-6, idle Detroit plant

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120717/OEM01/120719868/1424/chrysler-will-end-production-of-3-7-liter-v-6-idle-detroit-plant

 

Are mileage lawsuits picking up speed?

http://www.cnbc.com/id/48198994

 

Auto start-ups chase dreams that grew from EV1 electric car

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/17/auto-start-ups-chase-dreams-that-grew-from-ev1-electric-car/

 

Nissan: Next Versa will be version of note hatchback

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/16/nissan-next-versa-will-be-version-of-note-hatchback-video/

 

Hyundai Heavy sells Hyundai Motor stake for $617 million

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-17/hyundai-heavy-sells-704-8-billion-won-stake-in-hyundai-motor.html

 

Pension or buyout? GM retirees make the tough call by July 20

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120717/OEM/120719869/1424/pension-or-buyout-gm-retirees-make-the-tough-call-by-july-20

 

Not again! Ford, Volvo announce new recalls

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/16/12773407-not-again-ford-volvo-announce-new-recalls?lite

 

New recalls include Porsche Turbo flaws and Nissan seat welds

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/17/new-recalls-include-porsche-turbo-flaws-and-nissan-seat-welds/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

LED lights will shine bright on one in three cars

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/led-lights-will-shine-bright-on-one-in-three-cars-/1

 

After long drop, gas prices rise for second week

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/after-long-drop-gas-prices-rise-for-second-week/1

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Fiat 500s drive and swim in new ‘Immigrants’ spot

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/17/fiat-500s-dive-and-swim-in-new-immigrants-spot-video/

 

Honda’s Hollywood ending for summer campaign

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/178785/hondas-hollywood-ending-for-summer-campaign.html?edition=49085

 

GM’s Chevrolet Volt ads aim for gay, lesbian buyers

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/gms-chevrolet-volt-ads-aim-for-gay-lesbian-buyers/1

 

Yahoo names Google exec Marissa Mayer as new CEO

http://adage.com/article/digital/yahoo-names-google-exec-marissa-mayer-ceo/236061/

 

With Mayer, Yahoo chooses product over content

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/178869/with-mayer-yahoo-chooses-product-over-content.html?edition=49085

 

Facebook’s Spool deal suggests stronger content play

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/social-networks/13312.html

 

Mobile is the new black

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/content/13317.html

 

9 buzzwords that ignite followers

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32239.asp

 

5 places to look for your brand’s story

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/177248/5-places-to-look-for-your-brands-story.html?edition=49085

 

 

 

 

 

 

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