This week the Lincoln MKS increased in share 28.7 percent week-over-week, the most of any vehicle on KBB.com. Interest in the flagship Lincoln is being fueled by the increased performance of the refreshed MKS. The new MKS boasts 365 horsepower, all-wheel drive and paddle shifters. It is unclear if the increased performance will peel back the years of time on Lincoln’s current buyer demographic, but this model is a very viable product in the market…

 

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**Top News**

 

Toyota targets 20% October U.S. gain on Camry, Prius

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-25/toyota-targets-20-october-u-s-gain-on-camry-prius.htm

 

Ford shuts three plants as Europe loss to top $3 billion

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

 

Ford: Restructuring in Europe to cut jobs, vehicle capacity

http://www.freep.com/article/20121025/BUSINESS01/121025025/Ford-Restructuring-in-Europe-to-cut-jobs-vehicle-capacity

 

Will rivals follow lead of Ford in Europe?

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121025/OPINION03/210250350/1148/auto01/Will-rivals-follow-lead-Ford-Europe-

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Hyundai profit surpasses estimate on China, i10 minicar

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-25/hyundai-profit-beats-estimates-on-china-i10-minicar.html

 

Strikes dent Hyundai Motor’s 3Q profit, but shares rise on forecast

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/hyundai-motor-reports-lower-3q-profit-versus-2q-as-walkouts-reduced-production/2012/10/25/10480a64-1e64-11e2-8817-41b9a7aaabc7_story.html

 

Daimler scraps 2013 targets after cutting forecast

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-24/daimler-cuts-2012-profit-forecast-after-earnings-decline.html

 

VW threatens to end GM’s eight-year lead in China

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-24/vw-threatens-to-end-gm-s-eight-year-lead-in-china.html

 

Scion launches small-business incubator

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121025/RETAIL01/121029945/scion-launches-small-business-incubator

 

Chevrolet tries deluxe version of tiny Sonic car

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/10/25/chevrolet-sonic-dusk/1656349/

 

Firms work to cut car weight

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121025/AUTO01/210250347/1148/auto01/Firms-work-cut-car-weight

 

BMW recalling 7-Series vehicles over software glitch

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121025/AUTO0104/210250426/1148/auto01/BMW-recalling-7-Series-vehicles-over-software-glitch

 

Honda recalls small batch of CR-Vs with misprinted labels

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/24/honda-recalls-small-batch-of-cr-vs-with-misprinted-labels/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

New AutoTrader.com white paper shows direct connection between online advertising and distance buyers travel to make a vehicle purchase

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-autotradercom-white-paper-shows-direct-connection-between-online-advertising-and-distance-buyers-travel-to-make-a-vehicle-purchase-175790611.html

 

AutoNation CEO says acquisitions will probably resume

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-25/autonation-ceo-says-acquisitions-will-probably-resume.html

 

Obama's 'secret:' He drove a Chevrolet Volt

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/10/25/obama-chevrolet-volt/1656353/

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

In bid to go global, Cadillac shifts advertising dollars to digital

http://adage.com/article/digital/cadillac-shifts-advertising-dollars-digital/237952/

 

Nissan hits NYC streets for ING Marathon

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/185899/nissan-hits-nyc-streets-for-ing-marathon.html?edition=52824

 

‘Forbes’ launches new tagline, brand campaign

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/185898/forbes-launches-new-tagline-brand-campaign.html?edition=52825

 

 

 

 

 

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