Today's News - September 28, 2012

**KBB in the News**

  

New-car sales will decline

http://www.usedcarnews.com/newsletters/4932-new-car-sales-will-decline

 

KBB wins awards

http://www.usedcarnews.com/newsletters/enews/4935-kbb-wins-awards

 

A good time to buy a car

http://www.autocreditexpress.com/blog/2012/09/27/a-good-time-to-buy-a-used-car/

 

September sales forecasted to increase 11 percent

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/28/september-sales-forecasted-to-increase-11-percent/

 

Andy Williams, savior of the Hollywood sign

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/09/andy-williams-savior-of-the-hollywood-sign.html

 

 

**Top News**

 

Fiat-VW dispute highlights tensions on 17-year-low sales

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-27/marchionne-invited-vw-to-dawm-showdown-as-tensions-rise.html

 

For Marchionne and Winterkorn, a Parisian showdown is averted

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/28/for-marchionne-and-winterkorn-a-parisian-showdown-is-averted/

 

VW, Fiat CEOs paper up angry dispute

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/09/vw-fiat-ceos-paper-up-angry-dispute/

 

 

**Paris Auto Show**

 

KBB Editorial reports 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2012-paris-auto-show/

 

Audi Crosslane Coupe Concept - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/audi-crosslane-coupe-concept-_-2012-paris-auto-show/

 

2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4/LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-lamborghini-gallardo-lp-560_4lp-570_4-edizione-tecnica/

 

2013 Honda CR-Z - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-honda-cr_z-teased/

 

In Paris, cracks are showing in luxury-car market

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/09/28/in-paris-cracks-are-showing-in-luxury-car-market/

 

GM, Ford keep a low profile at Paris show

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120928/AUTO01/209280344/1148/auto01/GM-Ford-keep-low-profile-Paris-show

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Nissan to buy back 2 Leafs from disgruntled owners

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120927/OEM05/120929882/nissan-to-buy-back-2-leafs-from-disgruntled-owners

 

Ghosn disappointed by current battery car sales, but still sees upbeat future

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/09/ghosn-disappointed-by-current-battery-car-sales-but-still-sees-upbeat-future/

 

Downward sales spiral plagues Europe’s automakers

http://bottomline.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/28/14112574-downward-sales-spiral-plagues-europes-automakers?lite#__utma=238145375.692176168.1347638030.1348761705.1348846669.11&__utmb=238145375.1.10.1348846669&__utmc=238145375&__utmx=-&__utmz=238145375.1347638030.1.1.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=68972242

 

Big 3, partners on path to $4 billion Europe loss

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120928/AUTO01/209280342/1148/auto01/Big-3-partners-path-4-billion-Europe-loss

 

Daimler adds two Renault projects for joint powering work

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-28/daimler-adds-two-renault-projects-for-joint-powering-work.html

 

Ferrari to Lamborghini can’t outrun crisis as sales slow

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-27/ferrari-to-lamborghini-can-t-outrun-crisis-as-sales-slow.html

                                                                  

GM’s finance chief says creditor suit may harm company

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120927/OEM02/309279619/gms-finance-chief-says-creditor-suit-may-harm-company

 

Lawsuit could cost GM $918 million

http://www.freep.com/article/20120928/BUSINESS0101/309280061/Lawsuit-could-cost-GM-918-million

 

Fiat-Chrysler merger still on track despite litigation, Marchionne says

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120927/OEM/120929886/fiat-chrysler-merger-still-on-track-despite-litigation-marchionne

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

GM workers in Canada approve new 4-year contract

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120927/OEM01/120929883/-gm-workers-in-canada-approve-new-4-year-contract

 

Canadian auto workers at Ford accept contract hammered out last week

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/canadian-auto-workers-at-ford-accept-contract-hammered-out-last-week/2012/09/27/b6026922-0901-11e2-9eea-333857f6a7bd_story.html

 

Relocated GM workers get chance to go home

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120928/AUTO0103/209280381/1148/auto01/Relocated-GM-workers-get-chance-go-home

 

Rental car companies agree not to rent recalled cars

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120928/OEM11/120929873/rental-car-companies-agree-not-to-rent-recalled-cars

 

Driverless cars raise too many questions

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/driverless-cars-raise-too-many-questions-2012-09-28

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Toyota Tundra versus a space shuttle

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/183934/toyota-tundra-versus-a-space-shuttle.html?edition=51784

 

Difficulties while driving? You’re only human, says new Honda campaign

http://adage.com/article/creativity-pick-of-the-day/difficulties-driving-human-honda-campaign/237451/

 

Chrysler: Get ready, ‘cause here I come!

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/183959/chrysler-get-ready-cause-here-i-come.html?edition=51784

 

Oh, grow up! Scion veers to older target with new campaign

http://adage.com/article/news/toyota-s-scion-veers-older-target-ad-campaign/237455/

 

Lexus partners with Out

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/184008/lexus-partners-with-out.html?edition=51784

 

Hyundai’s dedicated shop, Innocean, lands first non-auto client in the U.S.

http://adage.com/article/agency-news/hyundai-s-dedicated-shop-lands-auto-client-u-s/237465/

 

Automakers converge on Dallas for big fair

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/183935/automakers-converge-on-dallas-for-big-fair.html?edition=51784

 

Marketers watching Google+ for SEM impact

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009381&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

 

Why social media marketing may be hurting, rather than helping your business

http://www.marketingprofs.com/articles/2012/9022/how-social-media-marketing-may-be-hurting-rather-than-helping-your-business?adref=nlt092812

 

5 ways to make your content more shareable

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45585.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

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