**KBB in the News**

 

Kelley Blue Book launches first national consumer advertising campaign

http://www.multivu.com/mnr/57257-kelley-blue-book-logo-redesign-national-television-advertising-campaign

 

Kelley Blue Book launches first consumer TV ads (video)

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/30/kelley-blue-book-launches-first-consumer-tv-ads-video/

 

New KBB.com campaign focuses on new cars

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/179749/new-kbbcom-campaign-focuses-on-new-cars.html

 

KBB president shares dealer benefits of first-ever TV ad campaign

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/kbb-president-shares-dealer-benefits-first-ever-tv-ad-campaign

 

Kelley Blue Book launches TV ads (video)

http://rbr.com/kelley-blue-book-launches-tv-ads-video/

 

KBB launches new logo & ad campaign

http://automotivedigest.com/2012/07/kbb-launches-new-logo-ad-campaign/

 

Domestic sales remain flat in July; Japanese brands to see strong gains

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/domestic-sales-remain-flat-july-japanese-brands-see-strong-gains

 

Mid-size cars are the top-selling models this month, according to Kelley Blue Book

WLS (ABC) DMA: 3 Chicago, IL

http://ctv4.criticalmention.com/playerpage/player?params=Y29sbGVjdGlvbklkPTE5MzM5NyZwYXJ0bmVyVG9rZW49OGE4MDgzNjkzOGQ4NDM5ODAxMzhkODg4NTcyOTA5MTg

 

Green car sales continue to impress despite gas prices

http://www.tgdaily.com/sustainability-features/64975-green-car-sales-continue-to-impress-despite-gas-prices

 

Electric car & hybrid car sales up 164% in June

http://cleantechnica.com/2012/07/23/electric-car-hybrid-car-sales-up-june-2012/

 

 

**Top News**

 

GM marketing chief resigns as CEO rebuilds in slump

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-29/gm-marketing-chief-said-to-leave-as-ceo-revamps-managers.html

 

As Ewanick’s GM reign ends, fate of Commonwealth questioned

http://adage.com/article/news/joel-ewanick-s-reign-general-motors-cmo/236378/

 

General Motors marketing chief Joel Ewanick resigns

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-0730-autos-ewanick-20120730,0,2798452.story

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Cayenne, Carrera drive Porsche’s profit

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/27/cayenne-carrera-drive-porsches-profit/

 

Mitsubishi Motors higher profit on JV share sale despite lagging sales; lowers forecast

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/mitsubishi-motors-higher-profit-on-jv-share-sale-despite-lagging-sales-lowers-forecast/2012/07/30/gJQAJLZiJX_story.html

 

Toyota, Honda betting on performance, styling

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120730/OEM04/307309982/1292/toyota-honda-betting-on-performance-styling

 

Government’s auto safety chief says Toyota acceleration troubles were investigated properly

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/governments-auto-safety-chief-says-toyota-acceleration-troubles-were-investigated-properly/2012/07/27/gJQAzWx4DX_story.html

 

Ford appoints new president for Southeast Asia operations

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120730/AUTO0102/207300367/1148/auto01/Ford-appoints-new-president-southeast-Asia-operations

 

Ford drops suit over counterfeit products with company trademarks

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120728/AUTO0102/207280371/1148/auto01/Ford-drops-suit-over-counterfeit-products-company-trademarks

 

Chrysler bets on 8-, 9-speed gearbox to squeeze out more mileage

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120728/OEM04/120729912/1424/chrysler-bets-on-8-9-speed-gearboxes-to-squeeze-out-more-mileage

 

Buick makes infotainment system standard on all 2013 cars

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120730/AUTO0103/207300374/1148/auto01/Buick-makes-infotainment-system-standard-all-2013-cars

 

Used Lamborghinis linger on H.K. lots amid China lull

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-29/used-lamborghinis-linger-on-h-k-lots-amid-china-lull.html

 

Hyundai Motor recalls 200,000 Santa Fes, Sonatas over airbag problems

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120729/OEM11/120729893/1276/hyundai-motor-recalls-200-000-sante-fes-sonatas-over-airbag-problems

 

Mazda recalls 217,500 Tributes to repair throttle, echoing Ford fix

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120727/OEM11/307279863/1254/mazda-recalls-217-500-tributes-to-repair-throttle-echoing-ford-fix

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

  

Dealership’s test drives build social media buzz

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120730/RETAIL07/307309977/1506/dealerships-test-drives-build-social-media-buzz

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

GM and Manchester United announce Chevrolet as shirt sponsor

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gm-and-manchester-united-announce-chevrolet-as-shirt-sponsor-164266176.html

For the Olympics, Volkswagen Netherlands creates car powered by cheers

http://adage.com/article/creativity-pick-of-the-day/olympics-volkswagen-netherlands-creates-a-car-powered-cheers/236370/

 

BMW to sell luxury cars for less online

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120729/AUTO0104/207290302/1148/auto01/BMW-sell-luxury-cars-less-online

 

Lamborghini upstages Batmobile in ‘Dark Knight Rises’

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/lamborghini-upstages-batmobile-in-dark-knight-rises/1

 

Lexus leaks photo of new LS flagship on Facebook

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/lexus-leaks-photo-of-new-ls-flagship-on-facebook/1

 

George Clooney’s Tesla roadster up for auction

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/30/george-clooneys-tesla-roadster-up-for-auction/

 

5 brands that are Instagram superstars

http://www.imediaconnection.com/article_full.aspx?id=32349

 

CNN chief steps down in signal news network needs different direction

http://adage.com/article/media/cnn-chief-steps-signal-network-direction/236366/

 

 

 

 

 

 

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