Today's News - July 27, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

July auto sales look strong despite economic jitters

http://lat.ms/Ma0T5C

 

New-car sales hold steady at 14 million seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to Kelley Blue Book

Auto News TV (Kelley Blue Book mentioned 00:47 – 01:16)

http://search.autonews.com/v/59942539/a-joy-ride-in-a-scion-7-26-12.htm?q=%22kelley+blue+book%22

 

New-car sales for July on the rise; pent-up demand, redesigns pushing growth

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/new-car-sales-july-rise-pent-demand-redesigns-pushing-growth

 

After Q2 gains, analysts gauge progress of used sales in July

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/after-q2-gains-analysts-gauge-progress-used-sales-july

 

Sales oracles think July will be hot

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/07/sales-oracles-think-july-will-be-hot/

 

Generation why: Chevrolet pours water on the Spark

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/07/generation-why-chevrolet-pours-water-on-the-spark/

 

The smartest new cars for credit challenged buyers

http://www.autocreditexpress.com/blog/2012/07/26/the-smartest-new-cars-for-credit-challenged-buyers/

 

Chevrolet takes five top spots in KBB awards

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?id=1231166&Itemid=99999999&option=com_content&task=view

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2013 Audi R8 refreshed and revealed

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-audi-r8-refreshed-and-revealed/

 

2013 Kia Carens teased - 2012 Paris Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-kia-carens-teased-_-2012-paris-auto-show/

 

2014 Mazda Mazda6 breaks cover ahead of its debut in Moscow

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-mazda-mazda6-breaks-cover-ahead-of-its-debut-in-moscow/

 

 

**Top News**

 

VW calls for Marchionne to quit as head of auto group

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-26/vw-calls-for-marchionne-to-quit-as-head-of-auto-group.html

 

Europe troubles cause Hyundai to cut 2012 global sales forecast

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120726/COPY01/307269873/1198/europe-troubles-cause-hyundai-to-cut-2012-global-sales-forecast

 

Hyundai defies Euro downtown; pushes up profits

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/07/hyundai-defies-euro-downturn-pushes-up-profits/

 

Kia Motors’ 2Q profit misses forecast despite strong sales

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/kia-motors-2q-profit-misses-forecast-but-higher-car-sales-expected/2012/07/27/gJQAIgSzCX_story.html

 

Kia profit misses analysts’ estimates on marketing costs

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-27/kia-profit-misses-analyst-estimates-on-marketing-strike-costs.html

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford recalls 421,000 Escapes; consumer group call for fine

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-ford-recall-20120727,0,1736193.story

 

Ford Escape SUVs recalled for unintended acceleration

http://money.cnn.com/2012/07/26/autos/ford_escape_recall/index.htm

 

Glad tidings in Ford’s bad news

http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/07/26/glad-tidings-in-fords-bad-news/

 

Porsche profit advances on 911 demand as VW purchase nears

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-27/porsche-profit-jumps-on-911-demand-as-volkswagen-purchase-nears.html

 

Volkswagen, Fiat leaders battle over price war accusations

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120726/AUTO0104/207260491/1148/AUTO01/Volkswagen-Fiat-leaders-battle-over-price-war-accusations

 

Lotus pulls back on ambitious product plan – is VW bid in offing?

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/07/lotus-pulls-back-on-ambitious-product-plan-is-vw-bid-in-offing/

 

Marchionne squeezes mileage for Chrysler with nine speeds

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-27/marchionne-squeezing-mileage-for-chrysler-with-nine-speeds-cars.html

 

Renault profit beats estimates on Latin America, Russia

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-27/renault-first-half-profit-declines-on-plummeting-european-demand.html

 

Ford plans new F-150 with aluminum body

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/27/ford-plans-new-f-150-with-aluminum-body/

 

GM launches Job 1 of the Cadillac ATS

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120726/OEM04/120729920/1260/gm-launches-job-1-of-the-cadillac-ats

 

GM bolts ‘stand your ground’ conservative group

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/gm-general-motors-stand-your-ground-conservative/1

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Group 1’s used sales volume overcomes softening margins during record quarter

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/group-1%E2%80%99s-used-sales-volume-overcomes-softening-margins-during-record-quarter

 

Cars’ total fuel efficiency hits all-time high in 2012

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/cars-total-fuel-efficiency-hits-all-time-high-in-2012/1

 

Carpooling: Is it making a comeback?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/26/carpooling-is-it-making-a-comeback/

 

Book: Dealer job losses ignored in bailout

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120727/AUTO01/207270392/1148/AUTO01/Book-Dealer-job-losses-ignored-bailout

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Audi plugs in employees for A3 E-tron

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/179645/audi-plugs-in-employees-for-a3-e-tron.html?edition=49497

 

For debut, Lexus LS poses with celebrity couples

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/179644/for-debut-lexus-ls-poses-with-celebrity-couples.html?edition=49497

 

Kia to bring back hamsters for new campaign

http://adage.com/article/special-report-small-agency-awards-2012/kia-bring-back-hamsters-campaign/236351/

 

The auto industry and the Olympics

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120726/RETAIL03/120729923/1506/the-auto-industry-and-the-olympics

 

BMW, GM, Jeep compete in the Olympics of marketing events

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120726/RETAIL03/120729922/1252

 

U.S. athletes benefit from BMW technology

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120726/RETAIL03/120729919/1246

 

Jeep joins Olympics via USA Basketball sponsorship

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120726/RETAIL03/120729918/1252

 

BMW to showcase fleet at Olympics

http://europe.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120726/ANE/120729958/1193

 

Great direct mail piece puts Porsche in your driveway

http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/great-direct-mail-piece-puts-porsche-your-driveway-142230

 

Chevrolet brings Camaro into NASCAR for 2013

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/nascar/story/2012-07-26/Chevrolet-brings-Camaro-into-Nationwide-Series-for-2013/56510336/1

 

How to monetize Twitter

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/179264/how-to-monetize-twitter.html?edition=49497

 

Facebook: Revs decline focuses on mobile to boost growth

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/179653/facebook-revs-decline-focuses-on-mobile-to-boost.html?edition=49499

 

Facebook: 85% of our users are creating content

http://adage.com/article/digital/facebook-85-users-creating-content/236358/

 

 

 

 

 

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