Today's News - October 22, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Toyota Prius line becomes top-selling vehicle in Calif. (Syndicated from Bloomberg)

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121019/RETAIL01/310199839/toyota-prius-line-becomes-top-selling-vehicle-in-calif

 

KBB: Interest in used hybrid cars rises right along with gas prices

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/kbb-interest-used-hybrid-cars-rises-right-along-gas-prices

 

Used-to-new retail price difference narrows, but still fairly close

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/used-new-retail-price-difference-narrows-still-fairly-close

 

Traditional seasonal patterns expected in next few months by KBB

http://automotivedigest.com/2012/10/traditional-seasonal-patterns-expected-in-next-few-months-by-kbb/

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2013 BMW 6 Series Coupe Frozen Silver Edition unveiled

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-bmw-6-series-coupe-frozen-silver-edition-unveiled/

 

2013 Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition first look

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-porsche-panamera-platinum-edition-first-look/

 

2013 BMW Individual X6 Performance Edition revealed

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-bmw-individual-x6-performance-edition-revealed/

 

Nissan teases sports car concept for Sao Paolo Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/nissan-teases-sports-car-concept-for-sao-paolo-auto-show/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Nissan recalls new Altima in U.S. on loose steering bolts

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121022/OEM11/121029988/nissan-recalls-new-altima-in-u-s-on-loose-steering-bolts

 

Steering issues prompt recall of Nissan Altimas and investigation of Hyundai Santa Fe

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/22/steering-issues-prompt-recall-of-nissan-altimas-and-investigation-of-hyundai-santa-fe/?gwh=B4D1EB56180C803DE00BDF1B081D31BE

 

Ford's quirky Flex station wagon finds niche in California

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-mo-auto-ford-flex-california-20121018,0,3396462.story

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Chrysler eyes China for Jeep output

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121021/OEM/310219965/chrysler-eyes-china-for-jeep-output

 

Surprise: What's the top gaining auto brand in Calif.?

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/10/22/chrysler-group-california/1648769/

 

GM introducing seven models into Brazil to reverse loss

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-22/gm-introducing-seven-models-into-brazil-to-reverse-loss.html

 

GM’s seeks investment-grade rates for larger revolver

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-22/gm-s-seeks-investment-grade-rates-for-larger-revolver.html

 

GM says it’s progressing on details of Peugeot alliance

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-21/gm-says-it-s-progressing-on-details-of-peugeot-alliance.html

 

GM seeks to gain near complete control of South Korea unit

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121021/OEM/121029991/gm-seeks-to-gain-near-complete-control-of-south-korea-unit 

 

VW shifts cars to China, expands in Brazil to offset weak Europe

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-21/gm-says-it-s-progressing-on-details-of-peugeot-alliance.html

 

As sales soar, VW stores are hot items

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121022/RETAIL07/310229813/as-sales-soar-vw-stores-are-hot-items

 

Nissan joins hybrid parade

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121022/OEM06/310229818/nissan-joins-hybrid-parade

 

Nissan creates more than 800 new Tennessee manufacturing jobs

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nissan-creates-more-than-800-new-tennessee-manufacturing-jobs-174966661.html

 

RAM dominates Truck of Texas Awards

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ram-dominates-truck-of-texas-awards-175184961.html

 

Honda says N.A. plants could grow

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121022/OEM01/310229806/honda-says-n-a-plants-could-grow 

 

Giant new Toyota fuel cell powers buildings rather than cars

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-autos-toyota-hydrogen-fuel-cell-20121019,0,7905651.story

 

Toyota's new electric vehicle headed to fleets

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/10/21/scion-iq-ev-electric/1647005/

 

McLaren lures top-end buyers with $1.1 million P1 to boost sales

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-21/mclaren-s-1-1-million-p1-extends-challenge-to-ferrari-beyond-f1.html

 

Jaguar, Land Rover to add models, stay true to heritage

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121022/OEM02/310229824/jaguar-land-rover-to-add-models-stay-true-to-heritage

 

Safety regulators look at sudden engine stalls in Jeep Patriot

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-autos-jeep-patriot-probe-20121019,0,7344648.story

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Widening gap between certified & new prices may lead shoppers to CPO trucks

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/widening-gap-between-certified-new-prices-may-lead-shoppers-cpo-trucks

 

Hertz extends tender offer to acquire Dollar Thrifty

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hertz-extends-tender-offer-to-acquire-dollar-thrifty-175214101.html

 

Sporty store is a no-go at GM

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121022/RETAIL07/310229816/sporty-store-is-a-no-go-at-gm

 

Obama-Romney U.S. auto spat turns on saving U.S. economy

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-22/obama-romney-u-s-auto-spat-turns-on-saving-u-s-economy.html

 

Fight for survival in Europe

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121022/OEM01/310229829/fight-for-survival-in-europe

 

The remaking of remarketing

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121022/RETAIL07/310229809/the-remaking-of-remarketing

 

The internal combustion engine is far from dead

http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/10/22/engine/

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Chevy brings Spark (and Sonic and Cruze) to SEMA

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/185543/chevy-brings-spark-and-sonic-and-cruze-to-sema.html?edition=52664

 

Tyler Perry goes gangster in a 1931 Cadillac

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/10/19/tyler-perry-alex-cross/1644269/

 

It’s time for Facebook to charge brands for fans

http://adage.com/article/viewpoint/time-facebook-charge-brands-fans/237892

 

Social doesn’t help SEO, and that’s OK

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32887.asp

 

 

 

 

 

 

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