Today's News - October 23, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Kelley Blue Book revamps Car Reviews section on KBB.com

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/kelley-blue-book-revamps-car-reviews-section

 

Toyota Prius is the top-selling vehicle this year in California

http://www.4wheelsnews.com/toyota-prius-is-the-top-selling-vehicle-this-year-in-california/

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2013 Scion iQ EV first drive

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-toyota-iq-ev-first-drive/

 

Chevy unveils eight of its SEMA Show vehicles

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/chevy-unveils-eight-of-its-sema-show-vehicles/

 

Nissan Extrem Concept revealed

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/nissan-extrem-concept-revealed/

 

Lincoln opens dedicated design center in Dearborn

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/lincoln-opens-dedicated-design-center-in-dearborn/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Acura, BMW and Cadillac eye Brazil's luxury car market

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121022/RETAIL01/121029977/acura-bmw-and-cadillac-eye-brazils-luxury-car-market

 

BMW plans to build cars, spur sales in Brazil

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/23/bmw-plans-to-build-cars-spur-sales-in-brazil/

 

Automakers turn eyes to Brazil

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121023/AUTO01/210230318/1148/auto01/Automakers-turn-eyes-Brazil

 

Brazilian market a booming free-for-all

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/10/brazilian-market-a-booming-free-for-all/

 

Fiat faces Brazil challenge as Hyundai threatens profit

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-22/fiat-faces-brazil-challenge-as-hyundai-threatens-profit.html

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Honda passes one million units of hybrid sales worldwide

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/185716/honda-passes-one-million-units-of-hybrid-sales-wor.html?edition=52715

 

GM to unveil new Silverado, Sierra trucks in December

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121022/OEM04/121029983/gm-to-unveil-new-silverado-sierra-trucks-in-december

 

Chevrolet to unveil 2014 Silverado trucks in December

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-autos-chevy-silverado-trucks-unveil-date-20121022,0,4940161.story

 

Some automakers let auto leases end early

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/10/22/bmw-lincoln-leases/1640719/

 

Ford Credit names successor to retiring chairman & CEO

http://www.autoremarketing.com/financial-services/ford-credit-names-successor-retiring-chairman-ceo

 

VW previews baby crossover with Taigun concept

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121023/OEM04/121029976/vw-previews-baby-crossover-with-taigun-concept

 

Peugeot said to get $9 billion in French government guarantees

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121023/COPY01/310239856/peugeot-said-to-get-9-billion-in-french-government-guarantees

 

GM fixing 2013 Volt software glitch that affects motor

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121023/RETAIL05/121029972/gm-fixing-2013-volt-software-glitch-that-affects-motor

 

Subaru parent hikes profit outlook, citing better U.S. pricing

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121023/OEM/121029974/subaru-parent-hikes-profit-outlook-citing-better-u-s-pricing

 

Tesla co-founder Elon Musk defends retail strategy

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121022/RETAIL07/121029979/tesla-co-founder-elon-musk-defends-retail-strategy

 

Tesla CEO Elon Musk battles car dealers over company stores

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/22/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-battles-car-dealers-over-company-stores/

 

Lincoln marketer O'Donnell is reassigned to handle Ford EV efforts

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121022/OEM02/121029985/lincoln-marketer-odonnell-is-reassigned-to-handle-ford-ev-efforts

GM advancement transforms magnesium into a lighter alternative to steel, aluminum

http://www.freep.com/article/20121023/BUSINESS0101/121023027/GM-advancement-transforms-magnesium-into-lighter-alternative-steel-aluminum

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Gas prices falling quickly – down 12 cents in one week

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/23/gas-prices-falling-quickly-down-12-cents-in-one-week/

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Kia grabs brass ring at Madison Square Garden

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/185654/kia-grabs-brass-ring-at-madison-square-garden.html?edition=52715

 

5 rules for marketing your app on Facebook

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/kelley-blue-book-revamps-car-reviews-section

 

 

 

 

 

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