**KBB in the News**

 

Hurricane Isaac may cause inflated gas prices

http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/hurricane-isaac-inflated-gas-prices-article-1.1146395?localLinksEnabled=false

 

Warren Buffett gives back most gains on BYD

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gurufocus/2012/08/28/warren-buffett-gives-back-most-gains-on-byd/?partner=yahootix

 

Despite hype, Chevrolet Volt has limited appeal

http://money.msn.com/top-stocks/post.aspx?post=321f7033-128e-41d1-9145-15c97fd22243

 

Teacher’s pet: 2012 Kia Soul named Best Back-to-School Car

http://www.i-newswire.com/teacher-s-pet-2012-kia-soul-named/192639

 

2012 Chevy Sonic makes the grade as one of Kelley Blue Book’s Best Back-to-School Cars

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1257281&Itemid=34

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Most Fun SUV available at Fort Worth Jeep dealership

http://www.i-newswire.com/kelley-blue-book-s-most-fun-suv/192647

 

Hyundai Veloster is among top 10 cool cars

http://timesofoman.com/innercat.aspx?detail=10786

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Feds finalize 2025 mileage regs mandating 54.5-mpg CAFE average

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/feds-finalize-2025-mileage-regs-mandating-545_mpg-cafe-average/?crversion=b

 

Lexus LF-LC Concept Evolution teased

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/lexus-lf_lc-concept-evolution-teased/?crversion=b

 

Lincoln will take its luxury lineup to China in 2014

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/lincoln-will-take-its-luxury-lineup-to-china-in-2014/?crversion=b

 

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T AWD first drive

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-20t-awd-first-drive/

 

2013 Ram 1500 First Review: Expanding the MPG Wars to Trucks

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-ram-1500-first-review-expanding-the-mpg-wars-to-trucks/

 

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4/Carrera 4S - 2012 Paris Auto Show Preview

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-porsche-911-carrera-4-and-carrera-4s-revealed/

 

2013 Hyundai Veloster adds Michelin Pilot Super Sport tire option

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-hyundai-veloster-adds-michelin-pilot-super-sport-tire-option/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Rules to double U.S. fuel economy to 54.5 mpg by 2024

http://money.cnn.com/2012/08/28/autos/fuel-economy-rules/index.html

 

Final U.S. fuel economy standards set

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/28/final-u-s-fuel-economy-standards-set/

 

Obama fuel-economy rule gives sweeteners to Honda, Tesla

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-28/obama-completes-54-5-mpg-fuel-economy-mandate-for-cars.html

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford plans launch of luxury Lincoln brand in China in 2014

http://adage.com/article/global-news/ford-plans-launch-luxury-lincoln-brand-china-2014/236897/

 

Cadillac plans lineup overhaul

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120829/AUTO0103/208290350/1148/AUTO01/Cadillac-plans-lineup-overhaul

 

Buick boasts new Encore crossover tops on gas savings

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/buick-says-encore-is-best-on-gas-among-us-makers/1

 

Sexy, sculpted 2014 Mazda6 finally exposed – in Russia

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/sexy-sculpted-2014-mazda6-finally-exposed----in-russia-/1

 

Black replaces bling on custom wheels

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/bling-bling-chrome-fades-to-black-on-custom-wheels/1

 

GM’s dead Volt?

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gms-dead-volt-2012-08-28

 

GM and Chrysler to Obama, Romney: You’re not invited

http://money.cnn.com/2012/08/27/news/companies/gm-obama-romney/index.html

 

GM plans to invest $1 billion in Russia within 5 years

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120829/COPY01/308299807/1198/gm-plans-to-invest-1-billion-in-russia-within-5-years

 

Maruti Suzuki might further boost diesel engine production

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/28/maruti-suzuki-might-further-boost-diesel-engine-production/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Dollar CEO seen making $82 million scoring 141-fold gain

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/hertz-2-to-87-50-dollar-thrifty-bid-makes-141-fold-gain.html

 

Hertz merger could shift how rental fleets are supplied

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120828/RETAIL01/120829910/1528/hertz-merger-could-shift-how-rental-fleets-are-supplied

 

Dealers move to protect vehicles as Hurricane Isaac hits

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120829/RETAIL07/120829890/1422/dealers-move-to-protect-vehicles-as-hurricane-isaac-hits

 

European automakers’ feud grows as companies clash on policy

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120829/COPY01/308299812/1193/european-automakers-feud-grows-as-companies-clash-on-policy

 

Mexico says it will boost auto output 38% within three years

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120828/OEM01/308289836/1295/mexico-says-it-will-boost-auto-output-38-within-three-years

 

Crude oil prices drop as G-7 calls for increased production

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/energy/story/2012-08-29/crude-oil-futures-prices/57398006/1

 

In California, stickers for H.O.V. lane privileges go begging

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/29/in-california-stickers-for-h-o-v-lane-privileges-go-begging/

 

Drivers admit to risky behaviors

http://www.freep.com/article/20120829/BUSINESS01/308290012/Drivers-admit-to-risky-behaviors

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Toyota sponsors Morgan’s Wonderland, San Antonio Scorpions

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/181746/toyota-sponsors-morgans-wonderland-san-antonio-s.html?edition=50556

 

Cadillac coffee-table book marks brand’s 110^th birthday

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/28/cadillac-coffee-table-book-marks-brands-110th-birthday/

 

After 50 years, Avis drops iconic ‘We try harder’ tagline

http://adage.com/article/news/50-years-avis-drops-iconic-harder-tagline/236887/

 

Avis sets sights on iPad for national multichannel campaign

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/content/13656.html

 

New York Times Co. gets a better deal for About.com

http://adage.com/article/media/york-times-a-deal/236875/

 

More than half of online ads fail viewability standard

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/more-half-online-ads-fail-viewability-standard-143149

 

How to write the perfect blog post

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45433.aspx

 

Following consumers, marketers take TV social

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009305&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

 

Why Los Angeles is emerging as the next Silicon Valley

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ciocentral/2012/08/28/why-los-angeles-is-emerging-as-the-next-silicon-valley/

 

 

 

 

 

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