Today's News - July 23, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Cadillac ATS a choice contender in small luxury car market

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120723/AUTO0103/207230345/Cadillac-ATS-choice-contender-small-luxury-car-market?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cp

 

KBB spots change in used values for small cars

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/kbb-spots-change-used-values-small-cars

 

Chrysler on rise in central Ohio (syndicated to the Chicago Tribune)

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2012/07/22/chrysler-on-risein-central-ohio.html

 

Hybrid sales up 164 percent in June

http://www.autoworldnews.com/articles/2075/20120720/hybrid-sales-up-164-percent-june.htm

 

Alternative energy vehicle sales surge 164 percent in June, according to Kelley Blue Book

WTVW (WTVW) DMA: 104 Evansville, IN

http://ctv4.criticalmention.com/playerpage/player?params=Y2xpcElkPTMyOTUzNzMmc2xpbT0xJnBvd2VyZWQ9MSZyZXBvcnQ9dHJ1ZSZoaWRlQ2xpcENvbnRyb2xzPTEmbm9oZWFkZXI9MSZub21lbnU9dHJ1ZSZhdXRvUGxheT0xJnBhcnRuZXJUb2tlbj04YTgwODM2OTM4NDQ2ZDExMDEzOGI0OTBhMzE1MTBlNA

 

10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000

http://www.azfamily.com/news/Photos-10-Coolest-Cars-Under-18000-159954125.html

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Honda confirms new Acura NSX will be built in Marysville, Ohio

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/honda-confirms-new-acura-nsx-will-be-built-in-marysville-ohio/

 

2013 Ford C-MAX Energi -- 550-mile total range, 20+ miles in EV mode

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-ford-c_max-energi-__-550_mile-total-range-20-miles-in-ev-mode/

 

Mercedes-Benz readying inflatable rear shoulder belt

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/mercedes_benz-readying-inflatable-rear-shoulder-belt/

 

2013 Lexus ES 350 and ES 300h pricing reflects new emphasis on value

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-lexus-es-350-and-es-300h-pricing-reflects-new-emphasis-on-value/

 

2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE finally gets a full reveal

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-chevrolet-camaro-1le-finally-gets-a-full-reveal/

 

2013 Lexus LS Series -- teaser time, take II

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-lexus-ls-series-__-teaser-time-take-ii/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Cadillac to dealers: Don’t underprice lease rates

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/cadillac-uniform-lease-prices-dealer-rules-classy-garish-ats-srx-xts-s-/1

 

GM plans truck-heavy spate of vehicle launches

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120723/OEM04/307239991/1259/gm-plans-truck-heavy-spate-of-vehicle-launches

 

As homes go, so do pickups

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444097904577539241044207140.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_AutoIndustry3

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Parts company’s manufacturing problem caused Ford Escape recall, documents say

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/parts-companys-manufacturing-problem-caused-ford-escape-recall-documents-say/2012/07/21/gJQARPsQ0W_story.html

 

Sales prospects sour for European auto industry

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120721/OPINION03/207210316/1148/auto01/Sales-prospects-sour-European-auto-industry

 

Ford expects lower 2Q profit on growing losses

http://www.freep.com/article/20120723/BUSINESS01/120723019/Ford-expects-lower-2Q-profit-on-growing-losses

 

GM stock rebounds after earlier dive

http://www.freep.com/article/20120723/BUSINESS0101/120723023/GM-stock-plummets-on-economic-Europe-worries

 

Toyota’s U.S. R&D matures

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120723/OEM01/307239958/1321/toyotas-u-s-r-d-matures

 

Industry execs: We’re hiring

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120723/OEM01/307239961/1528/industry-execs-were-hiring

 

GM CFO races to ‘make a difference’ before ‘window’ shuts

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120721/OEM02/307219998/1424/gm-cfo-races-to-make-a-difference-before-window-shuts

 

Peugeot to make European light commercial vans for Toyota

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-23/peugeot-to-make-european-light-commercial-vans-for-toyota.html

 

BMW to test short-term rentals at New York-area dealerships

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120720/OEM/120729980/1424/bmw-to-test-short-term-rentals-at-new-york-area-dealerships

 

Battle of the plug-ins: Ford says C-MAX bests Prius

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/battle-of-the-plug-ins-ford-says-c-max-bests-prius/1

 

Mazda lets you add navigation to CX-5 any time

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/mazda-lets-you-add-navigation-to-cx-5-any-time/1

 

Land Rover preps light, longer flagship Range Rover

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120720/BLOG06/120729989/1499/land-rover-preps-lighter-longer-flagship-range-rover

 

Tesla’s Model S is a fast and fun thrill ride

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120721/AUTO03/207210317/1148/auto01/Tesla-s-Model-S-fast-fun-thrill-ride

 

Rare Ferraris may fetch up to $20 million at auction

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/ferraris-going-to-auction-may-fetch-up-to-20-million-/1

 

Feds open safety probes into 337,000 Chrysler Group vehicles

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120723/OEM11/120729968/1252/feds-open-safety-probes-into-337-000-chrysler-group-vehicles

 

Honda recalls 172,837 vehicles for faulty door latches

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/22/honda-recalls-172837-vehicle-for-faulty-door-latches/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

AutoNation CEO: Bullish on ’12 but wary of fiscal cliff

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120723/RETAIL07/307239974/1377/autonation-ceo-bullish-on-12-but-wary-of-fiscal-cliff

 

Fewer teens want to drive yet automakers court them

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/fewer-teens-want-to-drive-yet-automakers-court-them/1

 

Sales slowdown masked by better-than-expected earnings

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-22/sales-slowdown-masked-by-better-than-expected-earnings.html

 

Japan sees wider global slowdown as China growth cools

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-23/japan-sees-more-widespread-global-slowdown-with-china-cooling.html

 

Why the Euro crisis is your business problem, too

http://adage.com/article/news/euro-crisis-business-problem/236235/

 

Maruti Suzuki imposes lockout at India plant after riot

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-22/maruti-suzuki-imposes-lockout-at-india-plant-after-riot.html

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Ford launches The Ford Escape Summer Giveaway – WhyFordNow.com

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ford-launches-the-ford-escape-summer-giveaway---whyfordnowcom-163217636.html

 

Lexus teases a makeover for its flagship

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/20/lexus-teases-a-makeover-for-its-flagship/

 

Volkswagen’s Melissa Bell believes an ad campaign should be like dating

http://adage.com/article/special-report-chinas-women-to-watch/volkswagen-s-melissa-bell-likens-marketing-dating/236201/

 

Why are so many orange cars on the road?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/20/why-are-so-many-orange-cars-on-the-road/

 

Media Plan of the Year

http://www.adweek.com/news-gallery/advertising-branding/media-plan-year-142082

 

Apple’s iPad generates more revenue per impression than other mobile devices

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/research/13360.html

 

5 Google Alert tips to help monitor your reputation

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45233.aspx

 

 

 

 

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