Today's News - July 5, 2011

**KBB in the News**

 

Gas prices: How low will they go?

http://moneywatch.bnet.com/spending/blog/cars-money/gas-prices-how-low-will-they-go/3185/

 

The certified promise

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2011/autos/1106/gallery.certified_pre_owned_cars/

 

U.S. auto sales up in June, but Japan still hurting (The Associated Press story syndicated to multiple publications nationwide)

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1741540.html

 

Chrysler numbers best since 2005

http://www.windsorstar.com/news/Chrysler+numbers+best+since+2005/5050701/story.html

 

Fiat 500: No. 1 for cool and affordable

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Fiat-500-No-1-for-cool-and-affordable-1446552.php

 

10 cool cars under $18,000

http://pottsmerc.com/articles/2011/07/02/news/doc4e0f2794280e6611672817.txt

 

Dealers see shift

http://www.sbsun.com/business/ci_18401541

 

 

**June Sales News**

 

U.S. auto sales rise in June

http://money.cnn.com/2011/07/01/autos/auto_sales_gain/index.htm

 

Low stocks stifle June sales

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110704/RETAIL01/307049970/1448

 

Auto sales stay lackluster as carmakers spend little on incentives

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-sales-20110702,0,462267.story

 

Nissan Leaf pulls ahead of Volt in rechargeable car sales

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110705/RETAIL01/307059988/1186

 

BMW boosts U.S. luxury sales after losing to Lexus for 13 years

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-01/bmw-widens-u-s-luxury-sales-lead-as-lexus-falls-in-first-half.html

 

Crown Victoria ends on high note

http://www.freep.com/article/20110703/BUSINESS01/107030451/Crown-Victoria-ends-high-note?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Auto%20news

 

Acura announces June 2011 sales results

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/acura-announces-june-2011-sales-results-124867424.html

 

Audi sets record for best June U.S. sales; best all-time sales of any quarter in brand’s history

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/audi-sets-record-for-best-june-us-sales-best-all-time-sales-of-any-quarter-in-brands-history-124866904.html

 

BMW Group U.S. reports June 2011 sales

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bmw-group-us-reports-june-2011-sales-124865429.html

 

Chrysler Group LLC reports June 2011 U.S. sales increased 30 percent, best June sales since 2007

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chrysler-group-llc-reports-june-2011-us-sales-increased-30-percent-best-june-sales-since-2007-124862684.html

 

Ford June sales up 14 percent, cars, utilities lead the way; fuel-efficient new trucks also regain momentum

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ford-june-sales-up-14-percent-cars-utilities-lead-the-way-fuel-efficient-new-trucks-also-regain-momentum-124861739.html

 

GM June U.S. sales improve 11 percent on strong retail demand for fuel-efficient vehicles

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gm-june-us-sales-improve-11-percent-on-strong-retail-demand-for-fuel-efficient-vehicles-124855024.html

 

American Honda reports June sales

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-honda-reports-june-sales-124867184.html

 

Hyundai Motor America reports June and mid-year sales

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hyundai-motor-america-reports-june-and-mid-year-sales-124865304.html

 

Infiniti reports June 2011 sales

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/infiniti-reports-june-2011-sales-124864984.html

 

Jaguar Land Rover reports U.S. sales for June

http://www.interactivelandrover.com/lr/DisplayRelease.php?itemID=280

 

Kia Motors America announces record June sales and best-ever quarter in company history

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kia-motors-america-announces-record-june-sales-and-best-ever-quarter-in-company-history-124864504.html

 

Mazda reports June sales

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mazda-reports-june-sales-124868509.html

 

Mercedes-Benz reports best June on record with sales of 22,563

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mercedes-benz-reports-best-june-on-record-with-sales-of-22563-124868159.html

 

Mitsubishi sales keep growing – Up more than 97% in June

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mitsubishi-sales-keep-growing---up-more-than-97-in-june-124868149.html

 

Nissan North America reports sales up 11.4% in June

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nissan-north-america-reports-sales-up-114-in-june-124863844.html

 

Porsche reports sales increase

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/porsche-reports-sales-increase-124869089.html

 

Subaru of America sales up 5% YTD, June 2011

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/subaru-of-america-sales-up-5-y-t-d-june-2011-124861284.html

 

American Suzuki June 2011 sales up 12 percent

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-suzuki-june-2011-sales-up-12-percent-124870744.html

 

Toyota reports June and first-half sales

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/toyota-reports-june-and-first-half-sales-124868644.html

 

Volkswagen of America increases June sales 35% over prior year

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/volkswagen-of-america-increases-june-sales-35-over-prior-year-124854329.html

 

 

**Top News**

 

Saab plans 3 new models with Chinese partner

http://www.freep.com/article/20110704/BUSINESS0104/110704010/Saab-plans-3-new-models-Chinese-partner?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Auto%20news

 

No kidding! Saab announces 3 new models

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/07/no-kidding-saab-announces-3-new-models/1

 

GM China sales jump to record high

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gm-china-sales-jump-to-record-highs-2011-07-05

 

GM sets another record in China

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2011/07/gm-sets-another-record-in-china/

 

UAW hopes VW will be South’s first union transplant

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/07/uaw-hopes-new-vw-plant-will-be-first-union-transplant/1

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Carmakers and White House haggling over mileage rules

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/04/business/energy-environment/04mileage.html?_r=1&ref=automobiles

 

Mark Phelan: Hybrid technology enters the mainstream of auto production

http://www.freep.com/article/20110703/COL14/107030455/Mark-Phelan-Hybrid-technology-enters-mainstream-auto-production?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Auto%20news

 

Nissan’s Ghosn walking thin line between growth and quality

http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissans-ghosn-walking-thin-line-between-growth-and-quality.html

 

Land Rover begins production of the Range Rover Evoque

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20110705/CARNEWS/110709958

 

Report: Audi Quattro could get green light by September

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/05/audi-quattro-could-get-green-light-by-september/

 

All-new Toyota Camry arrives this fall, Scion iQ EV coming in 2012

http://kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/all_new-toyota-camry-arrives-this-fall-scion-iq-ev-coming-in-2012/

 

GM recalls almost 6,800 pickups for inaccurate shift-lever reading

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/01/g-m-recalls-almost-6800-pickups-for-inaccurate-shift-lever-reading/

 

Impala owners sue GM over alleged defect causing tires to wear out

http://www.detnews.com/article/20110705/AUTO01/107050361/1148/auto01/Impala-owners-sue-GM-over-alleged-defect-causing-tires-to-wear-out

 

Prince Albert’s wedding ride: Hybrid Lexus landaulet

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2011/07/03/prince-alberts-wedding-ride-a-hybrid-lexus-landaulet/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=WSJ_autoIndustry_Driversseat

 

Mitsubishi Motors and Kids Safety First to conduct safety checks at Mitsubishi dealerships nationwide during busy travel season

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mitsubishi-motors-and-kids-safety-first-to-conduct-safety-seat-checks-at-mitsubishi-dealerships-nationwide-during-busy-summer-travel-season-125006924.html

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Crude oil trades near two-day low on bets China’s economic growth to slow

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-05/crude-oil-trades-near-95-in-new-york-on-outlook-for-china-s-slower-growth.html

 

UAW, Detroit 3 prepare to face off around table

http://www.freep.com/article/20110703/BUSINESS01/107030439/UAW-Detroit-3-prepare-face-off-around-table?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Auto%20news

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

5 tips for creating more efficient social media processes

http://mashable.com/2011/07/05/efficient-social-media-plan/

 

5 key trends to shape your mobile strategy

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/29430.asp

 

Top Facebook brands: Coke, Disney, Starbucks

http://thenextweb.com/socialmedia/2011/07/04/meet-the-top-20-brands-on-facebook/

 

12 obvious signs you’re addicted to social media

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/43230.aspx

 

Why Mark Twain was an analytics guru

http://www.clickz.com/clickz/column/2083511/mark-twain-analytics-guru

 

Zynga files for $1 billion IPO

http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/zynga-files-1-billion-ipo-133147

 

Martha Stewart launches animated Web series

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=153459&nid=128482

 

 

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