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Today's News: October 2, 2015

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Associated Press (AP): Auto sales soar 16 percent in September, led by Ford; halt in diesel sales hits VW

Associated Press (AP): Nearly two-thirds of United Auto Workers members vote against deal with Fiat Chrysler

USA TODAY: Volkswagen sales tepid as scandal affects customer perception

The New York Times: Volkswagen sales are flat in first report since scandal

The Washington Post: Under cloud of scandal, VW sales grow modestly in September

Bloomberg: VW claims mount as lawyers vie for leading role, friendly court

CNBC: Volkswagen scandal creates brisk resale activity online

CNBC World: Karl Brauer of Kelley Blue Book discusses the possible reputational damage to VW sales

FOX Business: Trucks and SUVs still king as big 3 blow past estimates

FOX Business Network: Kelley Blue Book says new car prices are up over $600 from last year

ABC News: How to keep your teen safer behind the wheel without breaking the bank

Seeking Alpha: Price check on auto: Detroit Three strong, Volkswagen slips

Financial Times: VW left behind as US car sales speed up

Benzinga: Kelley Blue Book: GM will be ‘well prepared’ once industry shifts among classes

24/7 Wall St: Ford September sales at 11-year high on trucks, SUVs

24/7 Wall St: GM September sales bounce higher on crossover demand

Detroit Free Press: GM to offer autonomous Volts at Tech Center in 2016

The Los Angeles Times: Volkswagen, Audi sales increase despite emissions cheating scandal

FOX (KTTV-TV) Los Angeles, Calif.: Kelley Blue Book is saying new car prices are up $660 from last year

KLIV-AM (San Francisco, Calif.): For September, Kelley Blue Book forecast a 12 percent increase in car sales from a year ago

KOGO-AM (San Diego, Calif.): Kelley Blue Book says lane departure warnings, among others, are consumers’ favorite safety features

MLive.com: Workers vote down UAW-FCA contract, underscoring delicate balance in U.S. auto industry

Wisconsin Public Radio: Buyback or recall – what’s in store for Volkswagen diesel cars?

TimesFreePress.com: Volkswagen brand sales trail auto market

Steelers Lounge: UAW workers appear to have rejected Fiat Chrysler contract

 

KBB.com Editorial

Editors' Page: 2016 Ford Explorer

2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Long-Term Update: Drivability

2015 Honda Fit Long-Term Update: Safety

 

OEM/Vehicle News

Volkswagen in race to detail refit plan within a week

U.S. states jumping into investigation of VW emissions deception

Honda recalling 143,000 Civics, Fits to fix faulty software

Nissan recalling 319k Versa vehicles

Ford adds overtime at Michigan F-150 plant as Missouri strike deadline nears

GM testing a car-sharing app, taking aim at Zipcar and Uber

Google co-founder Sergey Brin said to get Tesla’s fourth Model X

U.S. upgrades Ford Explorer police SUV probe

Barra says GM seeking growth with overhaul of product line

UAW and Fiat Chrysler to resume talks after tentative pact is rejected

Aston Martin names JLR’s Laura Schwab head of Americas

 

Industry/Dealer News

Traffic at Volkswagen dealerships ‘quite good’: AutoNation CEO

Costco Auto predicts GM promotion sales will top 52,000

 

International Automotive News

Britain says VW owners will not face higher car tax

VW faces French inquiry for ‘aggravated deception’ in emissions scandal

Volkswagen to recall cars with cheating device – Italian government

Swiss ban new VW diesels hit by motor manipulation

Germany, France, Italy, Spain continue sales rebound

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

Volkswagen cheated on diesel emissions. Its image will survive

Here’s how a Toyota marketer is already using Facebook’s new twist on multimedia ads

Ford puts cars under new masterbrand campaign

 

 

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