Today's News - October 24, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

New-car sales cool to 14.7 million SAAR with Q4 slowdown; 1,130,000 units expected in October

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/new-car-sales-cool-14.7-million-saar-with-q4-slowdown

 

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/?ref=UCMR

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Volkswagen Taigun Concept has production possibilities

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/volkswagen-taigun-concept-has-production-possibilities/

 

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup will be revealed December 13

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-pickup-will-be-revealed-december-13th/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Ford to shut two European factories with 4,900 jobs lost

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-24/ford-to-shut-belgian-plant-in-shift-to-spain-union-says.html

 

Ford closing Belgium plant early as Euro-losses mount

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/10/24/ford-closing-european-plant-gm-more-joint-work-with-french-partner/1654209/

 

Self-driving car forces U.S. to study, ensure safety

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121024/OEM11/310249833/self-driving-car-forces-u-s-to-study-ensure-safety

 

U.S. working to set rules for self-driving cars http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121024/AUTO01/210240331/1148/auto01/U-S-working-set-rules-self-driving-cars

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

VW sticks to 2012 earnings target after 3Q profit drop

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-24/vw-nine-month-profit-drops-as-discounts-in-europe-climb.html

 

Volvo third-quarter profit misses estimates on Asia sales

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-24/volvo-third-quarter-profit-misses-estimates-on-asia-sales.html

 

Car dealers decry 'stair step' incentives

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/10/23/car-dealers-halt-quota-incentives-chevrolet-volt/1653101/

 

GM unveils redesigned V8 engine for 2014 Corvette

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121024/OEM03/121029950/gm-unveils-redesigned-v8-engine-for-2014-corvette

 

Lotus adds automatic transmission option to Evora S

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-autos-lotus-evora-s-automatic-20121023,0,7072118.story

 

Fiat rolls out new Panda 4x4 in Europe – will it help?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/23/fiat-rolls-out-new-panda-4x4-in-europe/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Dealers who focus on direct search referral traffic to their website are missing the bigger picture according to a new AutoTrader.com white paper

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dealers-who-focus-on-direct-search-referral-traffic-to-their-web-sites-are-missing-the-bigger-picture-according-to-a-new-autotradercom-white-paper-175454471.html

 

Harley-Davidson shares roar amid hope for new lineup

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/10/23/harley-davidson-earnings-hog/1652705/

 

SiriusXM CEO Karmazin to step down

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121023/RETAIL05/121029959/siriusxm-ceo-karmazin-to-step-down

 

Fastest road in America: 85 mph and we may be going even faster

http://www.cnbc.com/id/49520151

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Chevrolet rumbles as new Silverado rolls toward debut

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/185714/chevrolet-rumbles-as-new-silverado-rolls-toward-de.html?edition=52771

 

Honda, Ohio State join on distracted driving research

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/10/23/honda-ohio-state-ford/1651245/

 

Hertz puts customers in charge with electric vehicle campaign

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hertz-puts-customers-in-charge-with-electric-vehicle-campaign-175592771.html

 

LinkedIn launches video ads

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/185799/linkedin-launches-video-ads.html?edition=52770

 

4 ways Google is changing the rules in mobile

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32968.asp

 

iPad Mini coming Nov. 2

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/185807/ipad-mini-coming-nov-2.html?edition=52771

 

 

 

 

 

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