Today's News - August 22, 2012

**KBB in the News**
 

RAM repeats as top tailgater, we drive the 2012 1500 Lone Star and 2500 Outdoorsman

http://dsc.discovery.com/cars-bikes/ram-repeats-as-top-tailgater-we-drive-the-2012-1500-lone-star-and-2500-outdoorsman.html

 

Kelley Blue Book names 10 Best Tailgating Cars of 2012

WRIC (ABC) DMA: 57 Richmond, VA

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Kelley Blue Book names 10 Best Tailgating Cars of 2012

WLTX (CBS) DMA: 77 Columbia, SC

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Kelley Blue Book’s Juan Flores on July market and what to expect

Blue Book Minute featured on Automotive Digest

http://automotivedigest.com/video/kbbs-juan-flores-on-july-market-and-what-to-expect/

 

Do Hondas provide good value?

http://www.girlracer.co.uk/component/content/article/13487.html

 

Chevy Sonic top pick for Back to School

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1250936&Itemid=34

 

The fuel-efficient 2013 Hyundai Elantra is perfect for Chicago drivers

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1251227&Itemid=30

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

New Cadillac concept teased - will debut in 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/new-cadillac-concept-teased-__-will-debut-in-2013/

 

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid set new speed record

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-volkswagen-jetta-hybrid-set-new-speed-record/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Talking cars the next frontier in preventing collisions?

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/story/2012-08-21/talking-cars-collision-prevention/57191804/1

 

Michigan drivers to test crash-avoidance system

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/21/michigan-drivers-to-test-crash-avoidance-system/

 

Cars that ‘talk’ to each other getting safety test in Michigan

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-connected-cars-20120821,0,6613436.story

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Volkswagen brand sales rise 11.9% in July on China, U.S. demand

http://europe.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120822/ANE/120829977/1294/volkswagen-brand-sales-rise-11-9-in-july-on-china-u-s-demand

 

GM readying another major reorganization

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/08/gm-readying-another-major-reorganization/

 

Enough is enough for VW labor chief

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/08/enough-is-enough-for-vw-labor-chief/

 

Carter: Toyota to wear bigger shoes in the U.S.

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/181244/carter-toyota-to-wear-bigger-shoes-in-us.html?edition=50312

 

VW lightens Golf by 220 pounds with new platform

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120822/COPY01/308229881/1294/vw-lightens-golf-by-220-pounds-with-new-platform

 

Auto makers turn to race cars for fuel-saving technology

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/21/auto-makers-turn-to-race-cars-for-fuel-saving-technology/

 

Nissan’s Infiniti seeks to redefine its image

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/nissans-infiniti-seeks-to-redefine-its-image/1

 

GM to announce newest Chevy Cruze model

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120822/AUTO0103/208220355/1148/auto01/GM-announce-newest-Chevy-Cruze-model

 

GM’s 2013 Sonic RS to start at $20,995

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120822/AUTO0103/208220405/1148/auto01/GM-s-2013-Sonic-RS-start-20-995

 

Ford-backed study: Japan – U.S. auto partnership would cost jobs

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120822/AUTO01/208220363/1148/auto01/Ford-backed-study-Japan-U-S-auto-partnership-would-cost-jobs

 

Ford auto supplier debuts new Detroit facility that will employ more than 500

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120822/AUTO01/208220411/1148/auto01/Ford-auto-supplier-debuts-new-Detroit-facility-will-employ-more-than-500

 

Suzuki recalls Forenzas, Renos for possible headlight failure

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120822/OEM11/120829968/1277/suzuki-recalls-forenzas-renos-for-possible-headlight-failure

 

Nissan recalling 2013 Infiniti JX35 SUVs to fix gas gauges

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120822/AUTO0104/208220406/1148/auto01/Nissan-recalling-2013-Infiniti-JX35-SUVs-fix-gas-gauges

 

Chairman Tata seeks to salvage world’s cheapest Nano car

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-21/chairman-tata-seeks-to-salvage-world-s-cheapest-nano-car.html

 

BMW revives scooter ambitions as Audi revs up Ducati

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-21/bmw-revives-scooter-ambitions-as-audi-revs-up-ducati.html

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

GOP seeks review of fuel economy rules

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120822/AUTO01/208220365/1148/auto01/GOP-seeks-review-fuel-economy-rules

 

Visteon’s future murky after CEO’s departure

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120821/OEM10/120829982/1528/visteons-future-murky-after-ceos-departure

 

Maruti Suzuki resumes production at India plant

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/22/maruti-suzuki-resumes-production-at-india-plant/

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Ford’s Piaskowski: Premium design is not an elective

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/181243/fords-piaskowski-premium-design-is-not-an-electi.html?edition=50312

 

Volvo wants You Inside

http://brand-e.biz/volvo-launches-crowdsourcing-facebook-app-you-inside_23156.html

 

Rolls-Royce targets new prospects with mobile pre-owned vehicle finder

http://www.luxurydaily.com/rolls-royce-targets-new-prospects-with-mobile-pre-owned-vehicle-finder/

Are Instagram’s new features strong enough to court brands?

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/social-networks/13606.html

 

Microsoft advertising rolls out with multichannel ad units

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/181301/microsoft-advertising-rolls-with-multichannel-ad-u.html?edition=50306

 

YouTube rolls out mobile-video ads you can skip

http://adage.com/article/digital/youtube-rolls-mobile-video-ads-skip/236803/

 

What kind of links do people share on Twitter?

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45402.aspx

 

How to get close to the friends and followers who matter

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32492.asp

 

 

 

 

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