The promise of exciting new cars heightens as the auto show season arrives in Los Angeles. The majority of this week’s Hot Car Report top-five movers add to the new sheetmetal fever that so many car enthusiasts catch. An example of increased shopping interest is the 2014 BMW 5 Series. This model has been spied driving around in camouflage, and BMW aficionados are clamoring for more information. The next 5 Series is rumored to have a newly styled front fascia, rear bumper and tail lights…

 

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**Top News**

 

Ford expects November to be its best hybrid sales month ever; electrified vehicle sales increase fivefold to 11 percent

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ford-expects-november-to-be-its-best-hybrid-sales-month-ever-electrified-vehicle-sales-increase-fivefold-to-11-percent-181483261.html

 

U.S. auto market showing signs of recovery

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/us-auto-market-showing-signs-recovery-1C7316259

 

Toyota on track to become world's bestselling automaker again

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121130/AUTO0104/211300429/1148/auto01/Toyota-track-become-world-s-bestselling-automaker-again

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

GM plans to increase Thailand, Indonesia dealerships

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-29/gm-plans-thailand-indonesia-dealership-expansion-to-drive-sales.html

 

Toyota leads Japan carmakers in cutting China output

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-29/toyota-to-nissan-china-production-slumps-after-islands-dispute.html

 

Aston Martin put on downgrade watch by Moody’s as funds dwindle

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-30/aston-martin-put-on-downgrade-watch-by-moody-s-as-funds-dwindle.html

 

Mazda’s Yamanouchi planning to expand Mexican project

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-30/mazda-s-yamanouchi-planning-to-expand-mexican-project.html

 

Honda taps downtown L.A. for advanced design studio

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121129/OEM/121129859/honda-taps-downtown-l-a-for-advanced-design-studio

 

Elderly U.S. car fleet expected to keep fueling sales

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/11/29/elderly-u-s-car-fleet-expected-to-keep-fueling-sales/

 

Chrysler will pay rest of UAW ratification bonuses early

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-30/chrysler-will-pay-rest-of-uaw-ratification-bonuses-early.html

 

Optimism fuels LA auto show

http://www.cnbc.com/id/46269699

 

Porsche CEO says plan for new ‘550’ are off the table

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/11/29/porsche-ceo-says-plans-for-a-new-550-are-off-the-table/

 

GM says NASCAR Chevy SS similar to production model

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-29/gm-says-nascar-chevy-ss-similar-to-production-model.html

 

Chrysler betting big on Dodge Dart

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/11/29/chrysler-betting-big-on-dodge-dart/

 

Troubled Fisker Automotive seeking partner

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/11/troubled-fisker-automotive-seeking-partner/

 

Chrysler Museum, strapped for cash, closing to public

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121129/OEM/121129855/chrysler-museum-strapped-for-cash-closing-to-public

 

Original Batmobile to go up for auction

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-batmobile-auction-for-sale-20121128,0,1239346.story

 

Sprint targets automakers with in-car communications system

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121130/OEM10/121139993/sprint-targets-automakers-with-in-car-communications-system

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

New ethanol blend could damage vehicles and void warranties, AAA warns

http://www.freep.com/article/20121130/BUSINESS01/121130007/New-ethanol-blend-could-damage-vehicles-void-warranties-AAA-warns-

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Live Nation deal: Just press ‘play’ for Chevy Sonic

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/188152/live-nation-deal-just-press-play-for-chevy-soni.html?edition=53988#axzz2DiyUjQXB

 

Mazda drives ‘alternative to premium’ position

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/188153/mazda-drives-alternative-to-premium-position.html?edition=53988#axzz2DiyUjQXB

 

Chevrolet partners with Dailybreak for holiday push

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/188178/chevrolet-partners-with-dailybreak-for-holiday-pus.html?edition=53988#axzz2DiyUjQXB

 

A rose from concrete for Ford Fusion

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/188059/a-rose-from-concrete-for-ford-fusion.html?edition=53928#axzz2DiyUjQXB

 

Infiniti to tap Cirque Du Soleil for Detroit reveal

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/188064/infiniti-to-tap-cirque-du-soleil-for-detroit-revea.html?edition=53928#axzz2DiyUjQXB

 

Jaguar films new F-type

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/188097/jaguar-film-touts-new-f-type.html?edition=53928#axzz2DiyUjQXB

 

Adweek names Chrysler Group Chief Marketing Officer Olivier Francois ‘Grand Brand Genius’ at annual awards event

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/adweek-names-chrysler-group-chief-marketing-officer-olivier-francois-grand-brand-genius-at-annual-awards-event-181527801.html

 

How to make an infographic worth a thousand words

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/33166.asp

 

Pandora, Twitter the two most mobile-centric media properties

http://adage.com/article/digital/pandora-twitter-mobile-centric-media-properties/238536/

 

The stories that work best on Facebook

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45876.aspx

 

 

 

 

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