Today's News - August 31, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Sport Utility Vehicles face possible extinction: Higher gas prices, other factors put kibosh on sales

http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/sport-utility-vehicles-face-extinction-higher-gas-prices-factors-put-kibosh-sales-article-1.1148258?localLinksEnabled=false

Vehicle sales seen buoyed in U.S. as incentives grow

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-31/vehicle-sales-seen-buoyed-in-u-dot-s-dot-as-bonus-incentives-grow-cars

Experts expect higher sales

http://www.usedcarnews.com/news/4780-experts-expect-higher-sales

Overlooking this car repair could set you back hundreds of dollars

http://www.businessinsider.com/not-fixing-your-cars-wheel-alignment-will-cost-you-2012-8

2013 Honda CR-V Combines Remarkable Value, Functionality, Features and Efficiency in Right-Sized Package

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2013-honda-cr-v-combines-remarkable-value-functionality-features-and-efficiency-in-right-sized-package-168123116.html

2013 Honda Odyssey Offers Unmatched Safety Ratings, Class-Leading Fuel Economy Ratings and High-Tech Convenience Features

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2013-honda-odyssey-offers-unmatched-safety-ratings-class-leading-fuel-economy-ratings-and-high-tech-convenience-features-168123046.html

**KBB Editorial**

Kia's soul-shaking hamster posse rolling back onto the scene

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/kias-soul_shaking-hamster-posse-rolling-back-onto-the-scene/?crversion=b

Small SUVs, Big Capabilities: 2012/2013 Compact Crossover Comparison

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/small-suvs-big-capabilities-20122013-compact-crossover-comparison/?crversion=b

Green GT H2 will introduce fuel cell power to Le Mans in 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/green-gt-h2-will-introduce-fuel-cell-power-to-le-mans-in-2013/?crversion=b

**Top News**

Ford on track to beat Toyota with best-selling car

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120831/AUTO0102/208310403/1148/auto01/Ford-track-beat-Toyota-best-selling-car

Ford says it expects top-selling Focus to maintain sales pace

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-31/ford-says-it-expects-top-selling-focus-to-maintain-sales-pace.html

Focus is Ford’s 350 millionth car as global sales hit 489,616 in first half

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120831/RETAIL01/308319876/focus-is-fords-350-millionth-car-as-global-sales-hit-489-616-in-first

**OEM/Vehicle News**

VW will stop buying brands to focus on integration, Winterkorn says

http://europe.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120831/ANE/120839978/vw-will-stop-buying-brands-to-focus-on-integration-winterkorn-says

Toyota unleashes four-cylinder Camry SE Sport Limited

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/toyota-unleashes-four-cylinder-camry-se-sport-limited/1

Ford accused of infringing on fuel-injection patent in F-150

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120830/OEM11/120839990/ford-accused-of-infringing-on-fuel-injection-patent-in-f-150

Tata Motors finds success in Jaguar Land Rover

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/31/business/global/tata-motors-finds-success-in-jaguar-land-rover.html?_r=1&ref=automobiles

Mazda enters the midsize fray with sleeker Mazda6 sedan

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/29/mazda-enters-the-midsize-fray-with-sleeker-mazda-6-sedan/?ref=automobiles

Musk says he may form holding company for Tesla, SpaceX

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120830/OEM05/120839987/musk-says-he-may-form-holding-company-for-tesla-spacex

**Dealer/Industry News**

DuPont to sell car paint unit to Carlyle for $4.9 billion

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120830/OEM10/120839995/dupont-to-sell-car-paint-unit-to-carlyle-for-4-9-billion

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Video: Kia brings back the hip-hop hamsters in new ads

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/08/kia-brings-back-the-hip-hop-hamsters-in-new-soul-ads/1

Kia brings the hamsters back for Soul

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/181878/kia-brings-the-hamsters-back-for-soul.html

ESPN, Nissan return to the Heisman House

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/espn-nissan-return-heisman-house-143254

Faurecia North America announces winners of Pinterest vehicle interior design contest

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/faurecia-north-america-announces-winners-of-pinterest-vehicle-interior-design-contest-168139036.html

Facebook to roll out email, phone number ad targeting

http://adage.com/article/digital/facebook-roll-email-phone-number-ad-targeting/236964/

Twitter identifies interests to target ads

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/181919/twitter-identifies-interests-to-target-ads.html

Mobile users lack loyalty

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/181877/mobile-users-lack-loyalty.html

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