Today's News - July 31, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Kelley Blue Book evolves into full-service car adviser

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/kelley-blue-book-evolves-into-full-service-car-adviser/1

 

July car sales stay strong despite weakening economy

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57482085/july-car-sales-stay-strong-despite-weakening-economy/

 

Best sales since 2007 overshadowed by GM’s unsold pickups

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-31/best-sales-since-2007-overshadowed-by-gm-s-unsold-pickups.html

 

Is Ford losing ground at home?

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2012/07/30/is-ford-losing-ground-at-home.aspx

 

July auto sales seen slipping from strong pace in June: Watch Ford, GM and Toyota

http://seekingalpha.com/article/763561-july-auto-sales-seen-slipping-from-strong-pace-in-june-watch-ford-gm-and-toyota

 

Kelley Blue Book launches TV ads

http://www.usedcarnews.com/newsletters/4658-kelley-launches-tv-ads

 

Hybrids do well despite gas prices

http://www.usedcarnews.com/news/4612-hybrids-do-well-despite-gas-prices

 

2012 Toyota Tacoma, Tundra win in Kelley Blue Book study, available at Toyota of Concord

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1233571&Itemid=34

 

 

**Top News**

 

Chrysler posts $436 million 2^nd-quarter profits on U.S. sales gains

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120730/OEM/120739994/1424/chrysler-posts-436-million-in-2nd-quarter-profits-on-u-s-sales-gains

 

Chrysler swings to profit as U.S. sales rise

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/31/chrysler-swings-to-profit-as-u-s-sales-rise/

 

No Europe, no worry: Chrysler earnings grow

http://money.cnn.com/2012/07/30/news/companies/chrysler-earnings/index.htm

 

Fiat losses in Europe widen as debt crisis hits demand

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-31/fiat-losses-in-europe-shrink-as-ceo-cuts-investments.html

 

Fiat earnings plummet despite Chrysler Group’s gains

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/fiat-earnings-plummet-despite-chrysler-groups-gains/1

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Firing may put GM ad budget into play

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/story/2012-07-30/General-Motors-Joel-Ewanick-fired/56596156/1

 

Controversial deal led to GM marketing chief’s ouster

http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/07/30/joel-ewanick/

 

The more things change at GM, the more they stay the same

http://www.cnbc.com/id/48403252

 

Honda quarterly profit jumps on N.A. gains; executives confident on recovery

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120731/OEM/120739985/1131/honda-quarterly-profit-jumps-on-n-a-gains-executives-confident-on

 

Honda Motor profit misses analyst estimates on yen, expenses

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-31/honda-motor-profit-misses-analyst-estimates-on-yen-expenses-1-.html

 

Mazda’s quarterly loss narrows on sales of fuel efficient cars

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120731/OEM/120739980/1424/mazdas-quarterly-loss-narrows-on-sales-of-fuel-efficient-cars

 

The Lexus LS flagship offers new sheet metal, safety features but with carryover platform

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120730/OEM04/120739988/1292/the-lexus-ls-flagship-offers-new-sheet-metal-improved-handling

 

Safety agency probes alleged brake flaws in Infiniti JX35

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/30/safety-agency-probes-alleged-brake-flaws-in-infiniti-jx35/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

As China slows, Hong Kong faces used exotic-car glut

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/as-china-slows-hong-kong-faces-used-exotic-car-glut/1

 

Gas prices rise for fourth-consecutive week

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/gas-prices-rise-for-third-straight-week/1

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

The 20 most-watched ads ever on YouTube

http://www.adweek.com/news-gallery/advertising-branding/20-most-watched-ads-ever-youtube-142275?js=1&view_name=news_gallery&view_display_id=node_content_1&view_args=142275&view_path=node%2F142275&view_base_path=node%2F142275&view_dom_id=1&pager_element=0

 

To build consumer trust, reviews are the key

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009229&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

 

Google+ followers up, actively follow top 100 brands

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/179884/google-followers-up-actively-follow-top-100-bran.html?edition=49577

 

Passed over for CEO role, Ross Levinsohn exits Yahoo

http://adage.com/article/digital/passed-ceo-role-ross-levinsohn-exits-yahoo/236392/

 

 

 

 

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