Today's News - August 17, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Latest KBB shopper activity prompts wholesale search recommendations

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/latest-kbb-shopper-activity-prompts-wholesale-search-recommendations

 

Rental volume helps at auction, but dealers’ trade-ins not making their way into lanes

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/rental-volume-helps-auction-dealers-trade-ins-not-making-their-way-lanes

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Rob Lange featured in August Digital Dealer Magazine

Your Inventory Merchandising Must Come Full Circle (Page 8)

http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=120207

 

KBB sees small car spike

http://www.usedcarnews.com/home/auctions/4081-kbb-sees-small-car-spike

 

Consumer preference for back-up cameras

http://automotivedigest.com/2012/08/consumer-preference-for-back-up-cameras/

 

KBB Best Back-to-School Car 2012 Kia Soul available at GOAutoPlus.com

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kbb-best-back-to-school-car-2012-kia-soul-available-at-goautopluscom-166459556.html?utm_expid=43414375-18&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prnewswire.com%2Fnews-releases%2Fautomotive-transportation-latest-news%2Fautomotive-list%2F

 

Hyundai Accent from Van Horn Hyundai near Milwaukee is Back-to-School favorite

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1246665&Itemid=34

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2013 Jaguar XK Touring - elegance gets more affordable

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-jaguar-xk-touring-__-elegance-gets-more-affordable/

 

New BMW Zagato Roadster Concept teased before Pebble Beach debut

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/new-bmw-zagato-roadster-concept-teased-before-pebble-beach-debut/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Ford sales in Europe down 12.3 percent

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120817/AUTO0102/208170338/1148/auto01/Ford-sales-Europe-down-12-3-percent

 

Ford’s Europe troubles worsen

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/08/fords-europe-troubles-worsen/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

GM seen planning global reorganization again ‘fiefdoms’

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-17/gm-seen-planning-global-reorganization-against-fiefdoms-.html

 

Kia planning onslaught of new product

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/17/kia-planning-onslaught-of-new-product/

 

Cadillac announces ambitious rollout of new models

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/cadillac-launching-next-gen-of-three-popular-models/1

 

Daimler kills Maybach brand ahead of schedule

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/08/daimler-kills-maybach-brand-ahead-of-schedule/

 

GM bid for Ally units highlights quandary of U.S. bailout

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120816/OEM/308169785/1142/gm-bid-for-ally-units-highlights-quandary-of-u-s-bailout

 

Jaguar plans all-wheel drive on 2013 XF, XJ sedans

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120816/OEM04/120819887/1283/jaguar-plans-all-wheel-drive-on-2013-xf-xj-sedans

 

Ford EcoSport small crossover spied on U.S. roads

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120816/BLOG06/120819886/1499/ford-ecosport-small-crossover-spied-on-u-s-roads

 

Chrysler engine plant workers reject contract, production unaffected

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120816/OEM01/120819881/1424/chrysler-engine-plant-workers-reject-contract-production-unaffected

 

Infiniti unveils Emerg-e electric car at Pebble Beach

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/infiniti-unveils-emerg-e-electric-car-at-pebble-beach/1

 

Former GM plant in Ohio being sold to real estate firm

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120816/OEM/120819883/1424/former-gm-plant-in-ohio-being-sold-to-real-estate-firm

 

Chrysler recalls Dodge Durangos for air bag problem

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/chrysler-recalls-dodge-durangos-for-air-bag-problem/1

 

Feds checking Nissan Versa air bag problem

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120817/AUTO0104/208170395/1148/auto01/Feds-checking-Nissan-Versa-air-bag-problem

 

Maruti Suzuki to reopen factory after monthlong lockout

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-16/maruti-suzuki-to-reopen-factory-after-monthlong-lockout.html

 

Hindalco to double sales on Audi, Jaguar orders: Corporate India

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-16/hindalco-to-double-sales-on-audi-jaguar-orders-corporate-india.html

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

America’s Car-Mart soars on low-end sales

http://www.cnbc.com/id/48695687

 

Ryan’s hometown hard hit by GM plant closure

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120817/POLITICS01/208170356/1148/auto01/Ryan-s-hometown-hard-hit-by-GM-plant-closure

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Toyota launches the GT86 with a dystopian film out of Saatchi London

http://adage.com/article/creativity-pick-of-the-day/toyota-launches-gt86-a-dystopian-film-saatchi-london/236731/

 

Smart car annoys Bruce Willis in ‘The Expendables 2’

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/smart-car-annoys-bruce-willis-in-the-expendables-2/1

 

Jaguar turns to Playboy, New York ice rink for rebound

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-16/jaguar-turns-to-playboy-new-york-ice-rink-for-rebound.html

 

Model sues Volvo over allegedly suggestive ads

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/16/model-sues-volvo-over-allegedly-suggestive-ads/

 

Hyundai college football program expands to support 25 teams and 151 game-day events in 2012

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hyundai-college-football-program-expands-to-support-25-teams-and-151-game-day-events-in-2012-166417596.html?utm_expid=43414375-18&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prnewswire.com%2Fnews-releases%2Fautomotive-transportation-latest-news%2Fautomotive-list%2F%3Fpage%3D2

 

Grab your skates and take a peek at the Jag

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/181015/grab-your-skates-and-take-a-peek-at-the-jag.html?edition=50168

 

Mercedes-Benz considering partial pullout of F1

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/17/mercedes-benz-considering-partial-pullout-of-f1/

 

GM boss Akerson to auction his 1958 Corvette

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/16/gm-boss-akerson-to-auction-his-1958-corvette/

 

Are Facebook’s non-social mobile ads good for brands?

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/social-networks/13569.html

 

Facebook shares fall to record low as early investors are allowed to sell

http://adage.com/article/digital/facebook-falls-record-lockup-end-frees-shares/236732/

 

Brands could benefit from Google email search feature

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/180995/brands-could-benefit-from-google-email-search-feat.html?edition=50165

 

Twitter locks down access for third-party apps

http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/twitter-locks-down-access-third-party-apps-142921

 

 

 

 

 

 

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