Today's News - December 9, 2011

**KBB in the News**

 

Kbb.com reports top December deals among 2012 Best Resale Value Award winners

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/kelley-blue-book-reports-top-december-deals-among-2012-best-resale-value-award-winners

 

Kelley Blue Book: Porsche 911 has best redesign

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/163842/kelley-blue-book-porsche-911-has-best-redesign.html?edition=41105

 

KBB honors best redesigned cars

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/kbb-honors-best-redesigned-cars

 

Kelley Blue Book urges buyers to look at used cars

http://www.ocmetro.com/t-Kelley-Blue-Book-urges-used-car-shoppers-12-08-2011.aspx

 

Kelley Blue Book encourages used-car buyers to make purchase before year-end

WWJ (CBS) DMA: 11 Detroit, MI

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Kelley Blue Book encourages used-car buyers to make purchase before year-end

WSPA (CBS) DMA: 37 Greenville, SC

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Kelley Blue Book announces Top 10 Coolest New Cars under $18,000

WISN (ABC) DMA: 34 Milwaukee, WI

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Fraudulent car-buying websites masquerade as Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com

WEWS (ABC) DMA: 18 Cleveland, OH

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How well will your car hold its value?

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/755002

 

 

**Top News**

 

Toyota lowers annual profit forecast 54% after Thai floods

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-09/toyota-cuts-annual-profit-forecast-by-54-after-thai-floods-disrupt-output.html

 

Toyota sees FY global sales of 7.38M vehicles

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111209/ANE/111209873/1401

 

Ford aces latest ‘stress test,’ confidence soars

http://www.detnews.com/article/20111209/OPINION03/112090369/1148/auto01/Ford-aces-latest--stress-test---confidence-soars

 

Ford recalls 129,000 Fusions and Mercury Milans after studs fracture on steel wheels

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/09/ford-recalls-129000-fusions-and-mercury-milans-after-studs-fracture-on-steel-wheels/?ref=automobiles

 

Ford restores dividend after five years

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2011/12/09/ford-restores-dividend-after-five-years/

 

Ford brings back dividend, but will it help shares?

http://www.cnbc.com/id/45602456

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

GM buys batteries less volatile than Volt’s for Spark model

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-08/gm-seeks-out-batteries-less-volatile-than-volt-s-for-spark-model.html

 

Insurance Institute stands by Chevrolet Volt on crash safety

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/12/insurance-institute-stands-by-chevrolet-volt-on-crash-safety/1

 

GOP trio: Report of Volt fires delayed

http://detnews.com/article/20111209/AUTO01/112090351/1148/auto01/GOP-trio--Report-of-Volt-fires-delayed

 

Fiat 500, in another setback, gets 3-star safety rating from NHTSA

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111209/OEM/111209859/1306

 

Cadillac ATS to be revealed before auto show

http://www.freep.com/article/20111209/BUSINESS01/111209022/Cadillac-ATS-revealed-before-auto-show?odyssey=tab|

 

Ford to kill off E-Series van, replace it with the Transit

http://www.freep.com/article/20111209/BUSINESS0104/112090347/Ford-kill-off-E-Series-van-replace-Transit?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Auto%20news

 

Toyota recalls 550,000 cars for steering issue

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Toyota-recalls-550000-cars-apf-2816773364.html?x=0&.v=12

 

Volvo picks Conti exec as new purchasing head

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111209/COPY01/312099887/1193

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Panic-stop ignition standard for cars proposed by U.S.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-09/panic-stop-ignition-standard-for-cars-proposed-by-u-s-1-.html

 

NICB: Most popular car theft holiday arrives soon

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/nicb-most-popular-car-theft-holiday-arrives-soon

 

Auto dealers rely on phones to answer e-leads

http://wardsauto.com/ar/auto_dealer_leads_111206/

 

New distracted driving measure shows alcohol is still the bigger threat

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2011/12/09/new-distracted-driving-measure-shows-alcohol-is-still-the-bigger-threat/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=WSJ_Autos_Driversseat

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Toyota tweet campaign leads to $500 credit

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/12/toyota-tweet-campaign-leads-to-500-credit/1

 

Dodge backs ‘Latin Music Miami Beach Half Marathon’

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/163846/dodge-backs-latin-music-miami-beach-half-marathon.html?edition=41105

 

Q&A: GMC’s Craig Bierley touts truck tech

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/163788/qa-gmcs-craig-bierley-touts-truck-tech.html?edition=41105

 

Shoppers opt for slightly used luxury

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/163787/shoppers-opt-for-slightly-used-luxury.html?edition=41105

 

Mercedes-Benz from ‘The Hangover’ goes up for bid

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/12/mercedes-benz-from-the-hangover-goes-up-for-bid/1

 

The best social media campaigns of 2011

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/30612.asp

 

Twitter joins Facebook, Google, launches ‘brand pages’ for marketers

http://adage.com/article/digital/twitter-joins-facebook-google-launches-brand-pages-marketers/231448/

 

Twitter redesign emphasizes simplicity, brand friendliness

http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/twitter-redesign-emphasizes-simplicity-brand-friendliness-136989

 

Facebook extends subscribe button to websites

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/163853/facebook-extends-subscribe-button-to-web-sites.html?edition=41103

 

Top 6 social media marketing trends of 2011

http://mashable.com/2011/12/09/social-media-marketing-trends-2011/

 

 

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