**KBB in the News**

 

Car leases let more motorists ditch gas

http://www.nctimes.com/blogsnew/business/energy/car-leases-let-more-motorists-ditch-gas/article_131f7123-75fe-590b-a3a3-03820cbc28b0.html

 

KBB sees new-car sales cooling in October

http://www.fi-magazine.com/News/Story/2012/10/KBB-Sees-New-Car-Sales-Cooling-in-October.aspx

 

KBB revamps reviews

http://www.usedcarnews.com/newsletters/enews/5057-kbb-revamps-reviews

 

Analysts expect 15 million new cars sold in the U.S. in 2013

http://www.inautonews.com/analysts-expect-15-million-new-cars-sold-in-the-us-in-2013

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2013 Chevrolet Sonic Dusk heading from SEMA to showroom

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-chevrolet-sonic-dusk-heading-from-sema-to-showroom/

 

2014 Chevy Corvette gets all-new 450-hp Gen 5 Small Block LT1 V8

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-chevy-corvette-gets-all_new-450_hp-gen-5-small-block-lt1-v8/

 

2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4 long-term wrap

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2012-mini-cooper-s-countryman-all4-long_term-wrap/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Toyota vehicle sales grew 28 percent in first 9 months of year but faces headwinds from China

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/toyota-vehicle-sales-grew-28-percent-in-first-9-months-of-year-but-faces-headwinds-from-china/2012/10/26/13e9f37e-1f2e-11e2-8817-41b9a7aaabc7_story.html

 

Toyota widens global sales lead over GM in 3Q

http://www.freep.com/article/20121026/BUSINESS01/121026030/Toyota-widens-global-sales-lead-over-GM-in-3Q

 

Ford moves in Europe challenge GM, others to be tougher

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2012/10/25/ford-europe-moves-dare-gm-to-be-tougher/1659055/

 

Mercedes-Benz launching 11 new models in U.S.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/10/25/mercedes-benz-cannon/1656357/

 

Obama, Chrysler: Romney's claim of Jeep outsourcing to China is false

http://www.freep.com/article/20121026/BUSINESS01/121026036/Obama-Chrysler-Romney-s-claim-Jeep-outsourcing-China-false

 

Romney picks up incorrect story about Jeep production moving to China

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121026/POLITICS01/210260402/1148/AUTO01/Romney-picks-up-incorrect-story-about-Jeep-production-moving-China  

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Hyundai beats expectations with 13% net income rise

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/26/hyundai-beats-expectations-with-13-net-income-rise/

 

Kia profit misses estimates after union strikes; shares fall

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-26/kia-motors-profit-misses-estimates-after-labor-union-strikes.html

 

Marchionne bond gains show Chrysler plan coverts critics

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-26/marchionne-bond-gains-show-chrysler-plan-converts-critics.html

 

Fiat strategy in Europe at issue as latest financial results emerge

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121026/OEM/121029929/fiat-strategy-in-europe-at-issue-as-latest-financial-results-emerge

 

Electric-car maker Tesla bucks traditional dealership network

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-tesla-20121026,0,3280317.story

 

2013 Honda Accord re-engineered into a well-rounded sedan

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-honda-accord-review-20121004,0,732494.story

 

Ford, Renault warn on French state aid to PSA

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121026/COPY01/310269834/ford-renault-warn-on-french-state-aid-to-psa

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

AutoTrader releases white paper tracking online shopping

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/autotrader-releases-white-paper-tracking-online-shopping-behavior

 

Hertz bid for Dollar Thrifty runs into headwinds at FTC

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-25/hertz-bid-for-dollar-thrifty-runs-into-headwinds-at-ftc.html

 

Group 1 eager for more acquisitions as profits rise

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121025/RETAIL07/121029937/group-1-eager-for-more-acquisitions-as-profits-rise

 

AutoNation Q3 net income rises on record F&I business

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121025/RETAIL07/121029942/autonation-q3-net-income-rises-on-record-f-i-business

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Subaru of America hits one million Facebook fans

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/subaru-of-america-hits-one-million-facebook-fans-175794311.html

 

Hyundai offers sincere condolences

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/185976/hyundai-offers-sincere-condolences.html?edition=52889

 

Scion to ‘motivate’ artists and other creative

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/185975/scion-to-motivate-artists-and-other-creatives.html?edition=52889

 

 

 

 

 

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