Today's News - October 16, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

The best deals on high-mpg cars

CBS MoneyWatch

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57532319/the-best-deals-on-high-mpg-cars/

 

Tiny cars generate big interest in Central Florida, U.S.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-mini-cars-orlando-20121014,0,3832172.story

 

 

**Top News**

 

GM says production set for late 2013 on electric Cadillac at Detroit plant that makes Volt

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/gm-says-production-set-for-late-2013-on-electric-cadillac-at-detroit-plant-that-makes-volt/2012/10/16/6e29ff32-179a-11e2-a346-f24efc680b8d_story.html

 

GM to begin building Cadillac ELR plug-in hybrid by late 2013

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121016/OEM05/121019886/gm-to-begin-building-cadillac-elr-plug-in-hybrid-by-late-2013

 

GM will build plug-in luxury car for Cadillac

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/10/16/cadillac-elr-chevrolet-volt-gm/1636319/

 

Lincoln says 2013 MKZ hybrid EPA-rated at 45 mpg

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121015/OEM04/121019900/lincoln-says-2013-mkz-hybrid-epa-rated-at-45-mpg

 

Lincoln MKZ will post better gas mileage than Lexus

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/10/15/lincoln-mkz-gas-mileage/1634553/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

China-Japan dispute could give Big 3 boost

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121016/AUTO0104/210160366/1148/auto01/China-Japan-dispute-could-give-Big-3-boost

 

Renault-Nissan alliance plans to double cost savings by 2016

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-15/renault-nissan-alliance-targets-doubling-cost-savings-by-2016.html

 

BMW opens first Mini dealership in Beijing as demand increases

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-15/bmw-opens-first-mini-dealership-in-beijing-as-demand-increases.html

 

Fisker Atlantic production pushed back to late 2014 or 2015

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121015/OEM05/121019889/fisker-atlantic-production-pushed-back-to-late-2014-or-2015

 

Ford recalls more than 150,000 Fiestas for airbag problem

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/16/ford-recalls-more-than-150000-fiestas-for-airbag-problem/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Electric car battery maker A123 Systems files for bankruptcy

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-16/electric-car-battery-maker-a123-systems-files-bankruptcy.html

 

Europe auto market headed for biggest plunge in 19 years

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-16/renault-leads-biggest-europe-car-sales-drop-in-two-years.html

 

SAE approves new fast-charging standard for EVs, plug-ins

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121015/OEM05/121019893/sae-approves-new-fast-charging-standard-for-evs-plug-ins

 

Carmakers in India hope Diwali Festival will boost sales

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/15/carmakers-in-india-hope-diwali-festival-will-boost-sales/

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Nissan launches Pathfinder effort, preps Sentra push

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/185158/nissan-launches-pathfinder-effort-preps-sentra-pu.html?edition=52418

 

CODA Automotive offers 10,000 miles of free fuel

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/coda-automotive-offers-10000-miles-of-free-fuel-174374861.html

 

Fisker turns up in new Harrison Ford movie ‘Paranoia’

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/10/15/harrison-ford-hemsworth-fisker-karma-paranoia/1634979/

 

Ad of the day: Toyota

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/ad-day-toyota-144469

 

Toyota selects Allison+Partners to spearhead communications efforts in six-state region

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/toyota-selects-allisonpartners-to-spearhead-communications-efforts-in-six-state-region-174214311.html

 

6 contest tips to kick-start your social campaign

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32877.asp

 

6 ways brands can achieve mobile ROI

http://www.imediaconnection.com/summits/coverage/32788.asp?imcid=coverage

 

 

 

 

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