Today's News - August 21, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

10 Best Tailgating Cars of 2012: RAM 1500 truck ranked best by KBB.com

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/10-best-tailgating-cars-2012

 

5 things smart used-car shoppers look for

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/5_Things_Smart_Used_Car_Shoppers_Look_For/

 

The 2012 Kia Soul is this year’s No. 1 Back-to-School Car, according to Kelley Blue Book

http://jacksonville.com/autos/2012-08-20/story/2012-kia-soul-years-no-1-back-school-car-according-kelley-blue-book

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Bentley Mulsanne Convertible Concept covertly previewed at Pebble

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/bentley-mulsanne-convertible-concept-covertly-previewed-at-pebble/

 

Vintech P550 Tribute unveiled

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/vintech-p550-tribute-unveiled/

 

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Aviator Collection unveiled

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/rolls_royce-phantom-coupe-aviator-collection-unveiled/

 

2013 Shelby GTR500 Cobra tribute car debuts in Pebble Beach

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-shelby-gtr500-cobra-tribute-car-debuts-in-pebble-beach/

 

 

**Top News**

 

VW adds $27 million center to aid expansion in U.S.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-20/vw-adds-27-million-center-to-aid-expansion-in-u-s-.html

 

Prolific VW platform is key in race to be global No.1

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120821/COPY01/308219918/1295/prolific-vw-platform-is-key-in-race-to-be-global-no-1

 

Mercedes-Benz maps way to retain Maybach customers

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/mercedes-benz-maps-ways-to-retain-maybach-customers/1

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

In Detroit, a tale of two CEOs

http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/08/21/in-detroit-a-tale-of-two-ceos/

 

Honda begins production of new Accord in Ohio

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120820/OEM01/120829991/1273/honda-begins-production-of-new-accord-in-ohio

 

Infiniti design to become ‘leaner, more athletic’

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120820/OEM03/120829993/1280/infiniti-design-to-become-leaner-more-athletic

 

Why Mazda is headed in the right direction in U.S., Mexico

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120819/BLOG06/120819854/1503/why-mazda-is-headed-in-the-right-direction-in-u-s-mexico

 

Lincoln’s next step is a compact crossover

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120818/BLOG06/120819856/1499/lincolns-next-step-is-a-compact-crossover

 

Controversial Bentley SUV makes public U.S. debut

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/controversial-bentley-suv-makes-public-us-debut/1

 

Rolls-Royce coupe flies high with Aviator Collection

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/rolls-royce-coupe-flies-high-with-aviator-collection/1

 

Electric car maker installs grass in gas station

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/electric-car-maker-installs-grass-in-gas-station/1

 

Fisker recalling Karmas to replace fans

http://www.freep.com/article/20120820/BUSINESS0104/120820077/fisker-department-of-energy-recall-hybrid

 

DiCaprio, Bieber caught up in Fisker Karma hybrid recall

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-fisker-karma-recall-20120820,0,7352751.story

 

NHTSA: GM, Suzuki 350K units

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/nhtsa-gm-suzuki-recalling-350k-units

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Gasoline prices rise to seasonal records

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/20/gasoline-prices-rise-to-seasonal-records/

 

Collector-car auctioneers set sales record at Pebble Beach event

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-pebble-beach-wrapup-20120821,0,86330.story

 

Auto supplier misused $34.6 million in pension funds, U.S. alleges

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120821/OEM10/120829985/1424/auto-supplier-misused-34-6-million-in-pension-funds-u-s-alleges

 

Will ‘talking’ cars lead to fewer collisions?

http://www.cnbc.com/id/48737882

 

China’s hottest wheels for executives: A Buick minivan

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-20/china-s-hottest-wheels-for-executives-a-buick-minivan.html

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

BMW’s ‘DriveNow’ program launches in San Francisco

http://www.cnbc.com/id/48726385

 

Chrysler touts the 200 and Michigan

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/181127/chrysler-touts-the-200-and-michigan.html?edition=50257

 

NASCAR, Fox Deportes partner in Spanish

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/181176/nascar-fox-deportes-partner-in-spanish.html?edition=50257

 

Overcoming hurdles in mobile advertising

http://mobilemarketer.gravitymail.com/cp/430468Cf3a6f97926b2b0f07764f8a9ee0928ba

 

2 ways companies are losing fans on Facebook

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32506.asp

 

Report: Email drives more sales than social media

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45397.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

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