Today's News - October 30, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Is premium gas needed in regular cars?

http://www.cheapcarinsurance.net/is-premium-gas-needed-in-regular-cars/

 

Kelley Blue Book recognizes affordability of 2012 Nissan Versa

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?id=1283764&Itemid=32&option=com_content&task=view

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Lexus will bring a pair of F Sport one-offs to SEMA

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/lexus-will-bring-a-pair-of-f-sport-one_offs-to-sema/

 

2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition headed to the showroom

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-chevrolet-camaro-hot-wheels-edition-headed-to-the-showroom/

 

A Full Year with the 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/a-full-year-with-the-2012-volkswagen-passat-tdi/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Chrysler has big gain in third-quarter profit as auto sales rise

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-mo-autos-chrysler-third-quarter-profit-20121029,0,4718429.story

 

Chrysler profits surge 80%

http://money.cnn.com/2012/10/29/autos/chrysler-earnings/index.html

 

Ford set to finish long turnaround effort

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/29/ford-set-to-finish-long-turnaround-effort/

 

Ford earns $1.63 billion in 3Q, but record North American results hurt by Europe

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ford-earns-163-billion-in-3q-but-north-american-results-hurt-by-europe/2012/10/30/fbb1d0f4-2281-11e2-92f8-7f9c4daf276a_story.html

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Subaru of America, Inc. breaks all-time sales record

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/subaru-of-america-inc-breaks-all-time-sales-record-176425261.html

 

Mitsubishi Motors’ profit improves despite lagging sales, lowers global vehicle sales forecast

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/mitsubishi-motors-profit-improves-on-cost-cuts-despite-lagging-sales/2012/10/30/1e799dc0-2254-11e2-92f8-7f9c4daf276a_story.html

 

Marchionne: Jeep production not headed to China

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121030/AUTO0101/210300400/1148/auto01/Marchionne-Jeep-production-not-headed-China

 

Obama returns fire with Jeep ad after Romney criticism

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/10/29/obama-returns-fire-with-jeep-ad-after-romney-criticism-video/

 

Italian carmaker Fiat shifts forecasts to low end as European market continues to weaken

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/italian-carmaker-fiat-doubles-profits-on-chrysler-results-sales-in-latin-america-and-asia/2012/10/30/5a1e91c6-2283-11e2-92f8-7f9c4daf276a_story.html

 

Fiat CEO said to have proposed merger with Opel, Peugeot

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-30/fiat-ceo-said-to-have-proposed-merger-with-opel-peugeot.html

 

Mercedes bets on gull-wing maker AMG to boost performance

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-29/mercedes-bets-on-gull-wing-maker-amg-to-boost-performance.html

GM production in Canada could be interrupted by CAW strike

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121029/OEM01/121029897/gm-production-in-canada-could-be-interrupted-by-caw-strike

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Keynote presentation from AutoTrader’s Wainschel on tap at CPO Forum

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/keynote-presentation-autotraders-wainschel-tap-cpo-forum

 

IARA Executive Director Marks passes away

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/iara-executive-director-marks-passes-away

 

Researchers find 10 best technologies for older drivers

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-mo-autos-hartford-10-technologies-mature-drivers-20121030,0,7744146.story

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Scion looks to motivate creative entrepreneurs

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/186135/scion-looks-to-motivate-creative-entrepreneurs.html?edition=52984

 

Lexus LS: Locales, lifestyle, looks, lickety-split performance

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/186190/lexus-ls-locales-lifestyle-looks-lickety-spli.html?edition=52984

 

Lexus ties up luxury auto deal with MSG

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/186140/lexus-ties-up-luxury-auto-deal-with-msg.html?edition=52984

 

8 of the Most Extreme-Weather Ads

http://www.adweek.com/news-gallery/advertising-branding/8-most-extreme-extreme-weather-ads-144881#audi-quattro---rain-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

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