Today's News - August 20, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Keep your auto as long as you can (Syndicated from the Washington Post)

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20120818/BUSINESS/308180052/Keep-your-auto-long-you-can?gcheck=1&odyssey=nav%7chead&nclick_check=1

 

Consumers taking note of new-vehicle incentives as used values fall

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/consumers-taking-note-new-vehicle-incentives-used-values-fall?page=show

 

Fueling stations of the future here now

http://cleantechnica.com/2012/08/20/fueling-stations-of-the-future-here-now/

 

Toyota Camry 2012 review: Still the one to beat

http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/science-updates/the-toyota-camry-review-still-the-one-to-beat

 

Kelley Blue Book warns of fraudulent online car-buying scams masquerading as KBB.com

WBRC (Fox) DMA: 39 Birmingham, AL

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**KBB Editorial**

 

McLaren X-1 Concept unveiled - a supercar by any other name

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/mclaren-x_1-concept-unveiled-__-a-supercar-by-any-other-name/

 

2013 SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition unveiled

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-srt-viper-gts-launch-edition-unveiled/

 

2013 Fiat 500 Turbo unveiled

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-fiat-500-turbo-unveiled/

 

2013 Jaguar XF and Jaguar XJ offer AWD, gain new powertrains

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-jaguar-xf-and-jaguar-xj-offer-awd-gain-new-powertrains/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Fisker looks into California fire involving plug-in Karma

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-18/fisker-looks-into-california-fire-involving-plug-in-karma.html

 

Fisker to recall Karmas after fire

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/20/fisker-to-recall-karmas-after-fire/

 

Fisker recalls Karma hybrid as result of fire

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/fisker-recalls-karma-hybrid-to-fix-fire-prone-fan-/1

 

Fiat unveils its 500 turbo aimed at buyer ‘sweet spot’

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/fiat-debuts-its-500-turbo-aimed-at-buyer-sweet-spot-/1

 

Chrysler introduces a version of Fiat 500 and brings back the Viper GTS

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120818/AUTO0101/208180320/1148/auto01/Chrysler-introduces-version-Fiat-500-brings-back-Viper-GTS

 

New Fiat 500 unveiled in hot California market

http://www.cnbc.com/id/48703528

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Toyota faces 20% drop in Japan industry sales as aid ends

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-19/toyota-faces-20-drop-in-japan-industry-sales-as-aid-ends.html

 

Chrysler puts away carrot, stick

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120820/RETAIL07/308209953/1323/chrysler-puts-away-carrot-stick

 

Ford product plan pushes technology, fuel economy, safety

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120820/OEM04/308209996/1256/ford-product-plan-pushes-technology-fuel-economy-safety

 

M-B searches for saving to offset rising costs

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120820/OEM02/120819878/1193/m-b-searches-for-savings-to-offset-rising-costs

 

VW labor chief says no to more acquisitions, report says

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120820/COPY01/308209857/1193/vw-labor-chief-says-no-to-more-acquisitions-report-says

 

EPA certifies driving range for Ford’s C-Max hybrid at 570 miles

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120820/AUTO0102/208200379/1148/auto01/EPA-certifies-driving-range-Ford-s-C-MAX-Hybrid-570-miles

 

Bentley debuts Mulsanne convertible to compete with Rolls-Royce

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-19/bentley-debuts-mulsanne-convertible-to-compete-with-rolls-royce.html

 

Aston Martin adds power to new Vanquish in U.S. debut

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/aston-martin-adds-power-to-new-vanquish-in-us-debut/1

 

Infiniti to offer a cordless electric car in 2014

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/infiniti-debuts-cordless-charging-for-its-electric-car/1

 

A Lamborghini SUV? Urus makes its U.S. debut

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/a-lamborghini-suv-urus-makes-its-us-debut-/1

 

Brakes power the lights on Nissan minivan

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120820/OEM06/308209990/1117/brakes-power-the-lights-on-nissan-minivan

 

A glimpse of a glamorous Cadillac concept

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120820/OEM03/120819860/1260/a-glimpse-of-a-glamorous-cadillac-concept

 

Mercedes, record GT40 head $220 million car auction

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-18/ford-gt40-sells-for-11-million-auction-record-for-a-u-s-car.html

 

A Ford sells for $11 million, sets new auction record

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/a-ford-sells-for-11-million-sets-new-auction-record/1

 

Ford wants uniform automaking at global plants

http://www.freep.com/article/20120819/BUSINESS0102/308190151/Ford-wants-uniform-automaking-at-global-plants

 

Infiniti weighs possibility of Mexico factory

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120820/COPY01/308209898/1280/infiniti-weighs-possibility-of-mexico-factory

 

How an automotive outsider forges Tesla’s supply chain

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120820/OEM02/308209997/1424/how-an-automotive-outsider-forges-teslas-supply-chain

 

General Motors recalls 249,260 SUVs for possible fire hazard

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/18/general-motors-recalls-249260-suvs-for-possible-fire-hazard/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Private buyers snapping up stores

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120820/RETAIL07/308209954/1377/private-buyers-snapping-up-stores

 

Automakers tout hot Nurburgring lap performance credibility

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120820/RETAIL03/308209972/1193/lords-of-the-ring

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

VW tests live chat on Google paid search ads

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120820/RETAIL03/308209985/1323/vw-tests-live-chat-on-google-paid-search-ads

 

Nissan’s Pathfinder: Something to laugh about

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/181045/nissans-pathfinder-something-to-laugh-about.html?edition=50213

 

GM hits runway to get women on the roadway

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/gm-hits-runway-get-women-roadway-142967

 

McLaren lets you design your own supercar

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/mclaren-lets-you-design-your-own-supercar/1

 

Apple’s iPhone is now more than all of Microsoft

http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2012/08/19/apples-iphone-is-now-worth-more-than-all-of-microsoft/

 

Brands bleeding loyalty through digital

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32465.asp

 

7 essential tips to effectively schedule social media posts

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45388.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

 

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