**KBB in the News**

 

KBB.com wins 2012 WebAward for Outstanding Website in Automobile category for second consecutive year

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/2012-webaward-outstanding-website-automobile-category

 

KBB.com wins 2012 WebAward for Outstanding Website in the Automobile category for second consecutive year

http://dealer-communications.com/product-news/kbb-com-wins-2012-webaward-for-outstanding-website-in-automobile-category-for-second-consecutive-year/

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Peugeot Onyx Concept Scooter - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/peugeot-onyx-concept-scooter-_-2012-paris-auto-show/

 

2013 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible MC - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-maserati-granturismo-convertible-mc-_-2012-paris-auto-show/

 

Honda chief outlines future hybrid plans and more

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/honda-chief-outlines-future-hybrid-plans-and-more/

 

ARK Performance Hyundai Genesis Coupe previewed for SEMA Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/ark-performance-hyundai-genesis-coupe-previewed-for-sema-show/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Consumer Reports slams Fisker Karma

http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/25/autos/fisker-karma-consumer-reports/index.html

 

Consumer Reports review details flaws in Fisker Karma sports car

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-auto-consumer-reports-pans-fisker-karma-20120925,0,1241434.story

 

Consumer Reports pans Fisker luxury electric car

http://www.cnbc.com/id/49159024

 

Toyota scales back on electric Scion iQ minicar

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/24/toyota-eq/70001044/1

 

Toyota unplugs electric car hype

http://www.cnbc.com/id/49150364

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Toyota trims Lexus production at Japan plant as demand slows in China over territorial dispute

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/toyota-trims-lexus-production-at-japan-plant-as-demand-slows-in-china-over-territorial-dispute/2012/09/25/7909ee80-06d3-11e2-9eea-333857f6a7bd_story.html

 

Peugeot ends hybrid research with BMW

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120924/OEM/309249735/peugeot-ends-hybrid-research-with-bmw

 

Daimler, BMW, VW race to catch up with EV, hybrid models

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120925/COPY01/309259845/daimler-bmw-vw-race-to-catch-up-with-ev-hybrid-models

 

Ford sets bar high for U.S. sales with Fusion hybrids

http://www.freep.com/article/20120925/BUSINESS01/309250050/Ford-sets-bar-high-for-U-S-sales-of-Fusion-hybrids

 

Nissan surrenders 2012 rally as Yen strengthens, Chinese protest

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-24/nissan-surrenders-2012-rally-as-yen-strengthens-chinese-protest.html

 

Tesla tumbles as outlook cut, loan may need to be amended

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-25/tesla-tumbles-as-outlook-cut-loan-may-need-to-be-amended.html

 

Tesla creating 100-station EV fast-charging network in U.S.

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120925/OEM05/120929936/tesla-creating-100-station-ev-fast-charging-network-in-u-s

 

Hyundai starts China auto finance venture to boost sales

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-24/hyundai-starts-china-auto-finance-venture-to-boost-sales.html

 

Chrysler plug-in hybrid testing stalled by overheating batteries

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120924/OEM05/120929943/chrysler-plug-in-hybrid-testing-stalled-by-overheating-batteries

 

Fiat counts on Chrysler for help with U.S. Alfa launch

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/24/fiat-counts-on-chrysler-for-help-with-u-s-alfa-launch/

 

Fiat plans to hit profit target despite poor European market

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/25/fiat-plans-to-hit-profit-target-despite-poor-european-market/

 

Family feud: Detroit tries to win mid-size sedan battle

http://bottomline.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/24/14018351-family-feud-detroit-tries-to-win-mid-size-sedan-battle?lite#__utma=238145375.692176168.1347638030.1348502258.1348588061.8&__utmb=238145375.1.10.1348588061&__utmc=238145375&__utmx=-&__utmz=238145375.1347638030.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=238145375.|8=Earned%20By=msnbc%7Cbusiness%7Cautos=1^12=Landing%20Content=Mixed=1^13=Landing%20Hostname=www.msnbc.msn.com=1^30=Visit%20Type%20to%20Content=Earned%20to%20Mixed=1&__utmk=65176173

 

Watch sparks fly: GM announces ‘breakthrough in welding’

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/24/gm-welding/70000977/1

 

GM to double credit line to $10B

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120925/AUTO0103/209250330/1148/AUTO01/GM-double-credit-line-10B

 

Nissan to launch 10 vehicles in India by 2016

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/25/nissan-to-launch-10-vehicles-in-india-by-2016/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

CAW not seeking new jobs in Chrysler talks, Lewenza says

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-23/ford-s-union-workers-in-canada-approve-four-year-contract.html

 

CAW wants Chrysler to maintain employment level

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120925/AUTO0101/209250326/1148/AUTO01/CAW-wants-Chrysler-maintain-employment-level

 

Gas prices drop for first week in nearly three month

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/24/gas-prices/70001056/1

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Lexus pushes ES through mobile gaming app integration

http://www.luxurydaily.com/lexus-pushes-es-through-mobile-gaming-app-integration/

 

Facebook: Here are the best tips to engage fans

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45564.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

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