Today's News - October 29, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Kelley Blue Book estimates seasonal patterns for the next few months

http://automotivedigest.com/2012/10/kelley-blue-book-estimates-seasonal-patterns-for-next-few-months/

 

Kia Soul named top active lifestyle vehicle

http://www.ocmetro.com/t-Kia-Soul-named-2013-top-active-lifestyle-vehicle-10-26-2012.aspx

 

Kelley Blue Book mentioned in Supernatural

WPIX (CW) DMA: 1 New York, NY

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Kelley Blue Book mentioned in Golden Girls

HALMRK (HALMRK) DMA: 0 National Programming

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**KBB Editorial**

 

Toyota amps up Avalon and FJ Cruiser for SEMA duty

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/toyota-amps-up-avalon-and-fj-cruiser-for-sema-duty/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Honda shows Japan automakers to wait for crisis-free year

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-29/honda-cuts-profit-forecast-as-chinese-shun-japanese-cars-1-.html

 

Honda cuts forecasts, hopes for China recovery in February

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121029/OEM/121029904/honda-cuts-forecasts-hopes-for-china-recovery-in-february

 

Honda profit jumps 36% - but maker lowers full-year forecast

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/10/honda-profits-jump-36-but-maker-lowers-full-year-forecast/

 

Fewer cars being hit by gas-guzzler tax

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/10/28/cadillac-cts-v-mercedes-benz-amg-bugatti/1652735/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Marchionne seen missing Fiat sales target by $19 billion

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-28/marchionne-seen-missing-fiat-sales-target-by-19-billion.html

 

Drive On: Toyota building global sales lead over GM

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/10/29/toyota-gm-vw-sales-leader/1665175/

 

Ford's bold European gamble

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121029/OEM01/310299968/fords-bold-european-gamble

 

Chrysler to expand no-bid deals

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121029/OEM01/310299949/chrysler-to-expand-no-bid-deals

 

Nissan reworks compact Sentra for wider appeal

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121029/OEM03/310299988/nissan-reworks-compact-sentra-for-wider-appeal

 

Chevrolet to make a Hot Wheels version of the Camaro

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-1027-autos-camaro-hotwheels-20121027,0,5214166.story

 

Peterson Automotive Museum to host Corvette anniversary celebration

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-mo-autos-peterson-corvette-celebration-20121028,0,5219735.story

 

At SEMA, Toyota Avalon tries hanging with the cool kids

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/29/at-sema-toyota-avalon-tries-hanging-with-the-cool-kids/?ref=automobiles

 

Honda's Ohio plant changed competitive landscape in America

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012310280143

 

Ford selling Plymouth Twp. climate control business

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121029/AUTO0102/210290381/1148/AUTO01/Ford-selling-Plymouth-Twp-climate-control-business

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

AutoTraderClassics.com and DealsOnWheels plan activities to entertain vendors, collectors and designers at SEMA

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/autotraderclassicscom-and-dealsonwheelscom-plan-activities-to-entertain-vendors-collectors-and-designers-at-sema-176265571.html

 

Ohio’s auto-driven rebound boosts Obama in pivotal race

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-29/ohio-s-auto-driven-rebound-boosts-obama-in-pivotal-race.html

 

Romney promises a hard look at mpg standards, EVs, China, union drives

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121029/OEM01/310299952/if-elected-romney-promises-a-hard-look-at-mpg-standards-evs-china

 

Dealers get in your Facebook

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121029/RETAIL07/310299951/dealers-get-in-your-facebook

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

NBA All-Star Blake Griffin travels back in time to give prescient advice to his younger self in new ad campaign from Kia Motors

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nba-all-star-blake-griffin-travels-back-in-time-to-give-prescient-advice-to-his-younger-self-in-new-ad-campaign-from-kia-motors-176243601.html

 

Honda introduces car designed just for women

http://lifeinc.today.com/_news/2012/10/26/14723981-honda-introduces-car-designed-just-for-women?lite

 

Lexus LS marketing campaign lives loudly

http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58825-lexus-ls-2013-marketing-campaign

 

New Ford Fusion lands role in ‘New Girl’

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/29/new-ford-fusion-lands-role-in-new-girl-video/

 

5 tricks to build loyal fans on mobile

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/33026.asp

 

Facebook faces desktop ‘problem’

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/186082/facebook-faces-desktop-problem.html?edition=52934

 

PR and advertising: What’s the difference?

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45733.aspx

 

12 most important uses of social media research

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45725.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

 

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