Today's News - June 27, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

New car prices down $500 year over year according to Kelley Blue Book

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/new-car-prices-down-500-year-over-year

 

New car prices down $500 year over year according to Kelley Blue Book

KNSD (NBC) DMA: 28 San Diego, CA

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Ford sees low-14 million U.S. vehicle sales rate in June

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-06-26/ford-sees-low-14-million-u-dot-s-dot-vehicle-sales-rate-in-june

 

U.S. car sales June 2012 preview: Plateauing sales a new equilibrium

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/356654/20120626/car-sales-june-2012-preview-recession.htm

 

KBB puts June sales pace at 13.9 million units

http://www.fi-magazine.com/News/Story/2012/06/KBB-Puts-June-Sales-Pace-at-13-9-Million-Units.aspx

Used car prices falling, while fuel-efficient models decline in popularity

http://www.automedia.com/Blog/Post/Used-Car-Prices-Falling-While-Fuel-Efficient-Models-Decline-in-Popularity.aspx

 

New car sales slacken

http://www.usedcarnews.com/news/4509-new-car-sales-slacken

 

Buying a car? Avoid these common blunders

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/06/26/buying-car-avoid-these-common-blunders/

 

Car Talk’s guide to Favorite Car Apps

Buying a Car – KBB.com iPhone and Android apps

http://www.cartalk.com/content/favorite-apps

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 of 2012

KPNX (NBC) DMA: 13 Phoenix, AZ

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GM, Ford near ’12 lows on job woes, cheap gas Europe

http://news.investors.com/article/616149/201206261349/ford-general-motors-toyota-sales-slowing-f-gm-tm.htm

 

Kelley Blue Book recognizes 2012 Kia Soul, 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?id=1210832&Itemid=34&option=com_content&task=view

 

The 2012 Chevrolet Corvette now available at Detroit dealership

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?id=1210835&Itemid=99999999&option=com_content&task=view

 

Kelley Blue Book names Ford as winner for four Brand Image Awards

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1211549&Itemid=34

 

Canadian mystery, expensive repairs and new car sales

http://www.tirereview.com/Article/102050/canadian_mystery_expensive_repairs_and_new_car_sales.aspx

 

 

**Top News**

 

Charging mats seen boosting market for electric vehicles

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-27/charging-mats-seen-boosting-market-for-electric-vehicles.html

 

Ford to close assembly plant in Philippines at the end of the year

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/industries/ford-to-close-assembly-plant-in-philippines-at-the-end-of-the-year/2012/06/27/gJQAyShD6V_story.html

 

With governmental loan on hold, Fisker seeks capital elsewhere

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/27/with-government-loan-on-hold-fisker-seeks-capital-elsewhere/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

BMW ends talks with GM to cooperate on fuel cells

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120627/OEM05/120629923/1186/bmw-ends-talks-with-gm-to-cooperate-on-fuel-cells

 

Saab’s new owners seek to lift block on using Saab name

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120627/COPY01/306279844/1131/saabs-new-owners-seek-to-lift-block-on-using-saab-name

 

GM to start selling Chevy Spark minicar in August

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/gm-to-start-selling-chevy-spark-minicar-in-august/1

 

Too many choices? Dodge Dart offers thousands of flavors

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/27/too-many-choices-dodge-dart-offers-thousands-of-flavors/

 

Ford working on cars that self-drive in heavy traffic

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/ford-working-on-cars-that-self-drive-at-slower-speeds/1

 

Ford measures scads of sunglasses to perfect Fusion

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/next-ford-fusion-will-have-space-for-everything/1

 

Caddy considering ATS coupe, V-series variants – and more

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/caddy-considering-ats-coupe-v-series-variants-and-more/

 

GM, Westport sign second deal for natural gas engines

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120627/OEM05/120629919/1186/gm-westport-sign-second-deal-for-natural-gas-engines

 

New SRT Viper sells for $300,000 at Barrett-Jackson

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/chrysler-srt-viper-barrett-jackson/1#.T-nk1xc7VPI

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

America sets a new record for old cars

http://www.cnbc.com/id/47974815

 

U.S. appeals court paves the way for EPA fuel economy rules

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120626/OEM11/120629927/1128/u-s-appeals-court-paves-the-way-for-epa-fuel-economy-rules

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Ford launches ‘Random Acts of Fusion’

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/177616/ford-launches-random-acts-of-fusion.html?edition=48427

 

Maserati uses audio, video to bolster app engagement

http://www.luxurydaily.com/maserati-uses-audio-video-to-bolster-app-engagement/

 

Latest self-mocking product placement: VW on IFC’s ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’

http://adage.com/article/media/latest-mocking-product-placement-vw-ifc-talk-show/235612/

 

Lexus to serve as the official vehicle of the 2012 U.S. Women’s Open

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lexus-to-serve-as-the-official-vehicle-of-the-2012-us-womens-open-160530315.html

 

On social, brands use rewards, customer service to foster loyalty

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009148&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

 

6 ways to be a Pinterest superstar

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32127.asp

 

 

 

 

 

 

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