Today's News - August 27, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Yet again, high gas prices boost sales of small, fuel-efficient cars

http://moneyland.time.com/2012/08/27/yet-again-high-gas-prices-boost-sales-of-small-fuel-efficient-cars/

 

Suddenly, a slowdown – what gives?

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120827/RETAIL01/308279985/1323

 

Used-vehicle market settles

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120827/RETAIL07/308279993/1132/used-vehicle-market-settles

 

August new-vehicle sales could be highest in more than 4 years

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/august-new-vehicle-sales-rate-could-be-highest-more-4-years

 

Car sales may jump 18.7% due to demand for fuel efficiency

http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1078716_car-sales-may-jump-18-7-due-to-demand-for-fuel-efficiency

 

KBB.com: 10 Best Tailgating Cars

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/08/25/kbb-com-10-best-tailgating-cars-of-2012/

 

The Kia Soul is a top choice for students in the Denver area

http://www.melodika.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=369555&Itemid=55

 

 

**Top News**

 

Ford says it got clearance to split China venture with Mazda

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-27/ford-says-it-got-clearance-to-split-china-venture-with-mazda.html

 

Ford plays catch-up, expands westward in China

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/27/ford-plays-catch-up-expands-westward-in-china/

 

Mazda set to build its last car in the U.S.

http://bottomline.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/24/13459319-mazda-set-to-build-its-last-car-in-the-us?lite&__utma=238145375.1887361562.1345477618.1345822803.1346081430.6&__utmb=238145375.2.10.1346081430&__utmc=238145375&__utmx=-&__utmz=238145375.1345477618.1.1.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=2191347

 

Mazda wraps up U.S. production as last sedan rolls off line

http://www.freep.com/article/20120825/BUSINESS01/308250024/Mazda-wraps-up-U-S-production-as-last-sedan-rolls-off-line

 

Hertz said to be close to cash deal for Dollar Thrifty

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-25/hertz-said-to-be-close-to-deal-for-dollar-thrifty.html

 

Car-rental giant Hertz nears deal to acquire Dollar Thrifty

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/27/car-rental-giant-hertz-nears-deal-to-acquire-dollar-thrifty/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Honda expects best U.S. sales since ’07, executive says

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-24/honda-expects-2012-u-s-sales-to-gain-27-executive-says.html

 

BMW remains the competition to beat

http://bottomline.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/27/13458906-bmw-remains-the-competition-to-beat?lite

 

Nissan, Infiniti, Mazda plan major rollout in next 3 model years

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120827/OEM04/308279986/1280/nissan-infiniti-mazda-plan-major-rollouts-in-next-3-model-years

 

Report: Next Cruze first on new GM global platform

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/report-next-cruze-to-debut-new-gm-global-platform/1

 

BMW to Nissan pump figures with extra sales to dealers

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-27/bmw-to-nissan-pump-figures-with-extra-sales-to-dealers.html

 

Is fuel economy the ‘new horsepower’ for pickup trucks?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/25/is-fuel-economy-the-new-horsepower-for-pickup-trucks/

 

Ford wants C-Max to grab fleet sales from Prius

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120827/RETAIL07/308279978/-1/ford-wants-c-max-to-grab-fleet-sales-from-prius

 

GM doubling credit lines would help ensure cash access

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-24/gm-said-to-have-initial-talks-with-banks-to-expand-credit.html

 

Suzuki and Mitsubishi left behind?

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120827/OEM01/308279964/1428/suzuki-and-mitsubishi-left-behind

 

Farley: We’ll fix MyFord problems

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120827/RETAIL03/308279963/1182/farley-well-fix-myford-problems

 

Ford says Explorer Sport has pep, good mpg

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012308250020

 

GM bans plant visits from Romney, Obama

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/gm-general-motors-mitt-romney-barack-obama-/1

 

Range Rover still favorite British import

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120825/AUTO03/208250312/1148/auto01/Range-Rover-still-favorite-British-import

 

Coda electric cars, Chevy Sonics recalled for safety problems

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/27/coda-electric-cars-chevy-sonics-recalled-for-safety-problems/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

vAuto and AutoTrader.com Trade-in Marketplace give dealers more power to acquire used vehicles

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120827005624/en/vAuto-AutoTrader.com%E2%80%99s-Trade-in-Marketplace%E2%84%A2-Give-Dealers-Power

 

Currency crisis, economic weakness bear down on Europe’s car industry

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120825/OPINION03/208250318/1148/auto01/Currency-crisis-economic-weakness-bear-down-Europe-s-car-industry

 

Presto! Google kills your good reviews

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120827/RETAIL07/308279962/1422/presto-google-kills-your-good-reviews

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Nissan ‘Kinects’ with consumers for Pathfinder

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/181527/nissan-kinects-with-consumers-for-pathfinder.html?edition=50455

 

Nissan’s brand ads push the image of innovation

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120827/OEM02/308279991/1279/nissans-brand-ads-push-the-image-of-innovation

 

VW’s 3 marketing messages: Engineering, humor, price

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120827/OEM02/308279990/1294/vws-3-marketing-messages-engineering-humor-price

 

Hyundai wants 2013 Santa Fe to attract families

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120827/OEM04/120829930/1276/hyundai-wants-2013-santa-fe-to-attract-families

 

Jaguar aims for emotional connection to consumers

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120827/OEM02/308279989/1283/jaguar-aims-for-emotional-connection-to-consumers

 

2013 Ford Fusion will pace at Homestead

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/181536/2013-ford-fusion-will-pace-at-homestead.html?edition=50455

 

Facebook measurement chief advocates new reach standard

http://adage.com/article/digital/facebook-measurement-chief-advocates-reach-standard/236849/

 

4 reasons Facebook ads flop

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32549.asp

 

How to turn social followers into email subscribers

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32452.asp

 

 

 

 

 

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