Today's News - April 9, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Kelley Blue Book names 2012 Brand Image Award winners based on annual car-buyer perception ratings

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/kelley-blue-book-names-2012-brand-image-award-winners

 

Automotive News TV “First Shift” – Kelley Blue Book’s 2012 Brand Image Awards (segment begins around 2:39)

http://search.autonews.com/v/54246242/hyundai-s-emotional-message-4-6-12.htm?q=Kelley+Blue+Book

 

Repeat winners reign supreme in KBB's 2012 Brand Image Awards http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/repeat-winners-reign-supreme-kbbs-2012-brand-image-awards

 

Ford honored most by 2012 KBB Brand Image Awards

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/05/ford-honored-most-by-2012-kbb-brand-image-awards/

 

Porsche rated as 'Coolest Brand' by KBB

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1075132_porsche-rated-as-coolest-brand-by-kbb

 

Cadillac, Ford, Honda, Porsche win big at 2012 Brand Image Awards

http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1075153_cadillac-ford-honda-porsche-win-big-at-2012-brand-image-awards

 

2012 Brand Image Award winners announced by Kelley Blue Book

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/04/2012-brand-image-award-winners-announced-by-kelly-blue-book.html

KBB: Porsche is the Coolest and Best Performance Brand

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/kbb-porsche-is-the-coolest-and-best-performance-brand-43970.html

 

Kelley Blue Book tells it like it is about Porsche

http://993c4s.com/porsche-news/kbb-coolest-best-performance-brand/

 

Honda earns 2012 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards for Best Value Brand and Most Trusted Brand

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/honda-earns-2012-kelley-blue-book-brand-image-awards-for-best-value-brand-and-most-trusted-brand-146247385.html

 

Despite gas prices, hybrid sales stall

http://blogs.smartmoney.com/advice/2012/04/03/despite-gas-prices-hybrid-sales-stall/?link=SM_hp_ls4e

 

A luxury brand on the cheap(ish)

http://blogs.smartmoney.com/advice/2012/04/05/a-luxury-car-on-the-cheap/

 

Plugging into BMW’s electric concept

http://blogs.smartmoney.com/paydirt/2012/04/04/plugging-into-bmws-electric-concept/

 

Nissan wants to woo more U.S. car buyers

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5grYFNBV4nWERpF3I-4oB3fUBe9zw?docId=67226549ee3243eda98d44c51e8dee2a

 

Study: We’re paying nearly $2,000 more for new cars this year

http://moneyland.time.com/2012/04/06/study-were-paying-nearly-2000-more-for-new-cars-this-year/

 

Time to buy that used car

http://www.autocreditexpress.com/blog/2012/04/09/time-to-buy-that-used-car/

 

Bottom-line bargains

http://www.gazette.com/news/long-136260-ownership-car.html

 

Kelley Blue Book names 10 Best Family Cars of 2012

KABB (Fox) DMA: 36 San Antonio, TX

http://ctv4.criticalmention.com/playerpage/player?params=Y2xpcElkPTIxODc5MzImc2xpbT0xJnBvd2VyZWQ9MSZyZXBvcnQ9dHJ1ZSZoaWRlQ2xpcENvbnRyb2xzPTEmbm9oZWFkZXI9MSZub21lbnU9dHJ1ZSZhdXRvUGxheT0xJnBhcnRuZXJUb2tlbj04YTgwODM0ZDM2MWQ4NGZiMDEzNjk3YmM1N2Y5MTEyYQ

 

Kelley Blue Book announces 2012 Total Cost of Ownership Awards

WGHP (Fox) DMA: 46 Greensboro, NC

http://ctv4.criticalmention.com/playerpage/player?params=Y2xpcElkPTIxODc0NzImc2xpbT0xJnBvd2VyZWQ9MSZyZXBvcnQ9dHJ1ZSZoaWRlQ2xpcENvbnRyb2xzPTEmbm9oZWFkZXI9MSZub21lbnU9dHJ1ZSZhdXRvUGxheT0xJnBhcnRuZXJUb2tlbj04YTgwODM0ZDM2MWQ4NGZiMDEzNjk3YmM1N2Y5MTEyYQ

 

Volkswagen's smallest car wins biggest award

http://www.nooga.com/154707/volkswagens-smallest-car-wins-biggest-award/

 

Five ways to save money when purchasing a car

http://mummydeals.org/5-ways-to-save-money-when-purchasing-a-car/

 

Quaker State cash recipient receives $3,000 for holding onto his vehicle for more than 300,000 miles

http://www.aftermarketnews.com/Item/99001/quaker_state_cash_recipient_receives_3000_for_holding_onto_his_vehicle_for_more_than_300000_miles.aspx

 

**2012 New York International Auto Show**

Kelley Blue Book reports from the 2012 New York International Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2012-new-york-auto-show/

 

N.Y. auto show: Lineups get more frequent refreshes

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120406/AUTO01/204060337/1148/auto01/N-Y-auto-show-Lineups-get-more-frequent-refreshes

 

Some concept cars should have become a reality

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120408/AUTO01/204080308/1148/auto01/Some-concept-cars-should-become-reality

 

Few fantasies, but a traffic jam in the middle of the road

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/automobiles/autoshow/few-fantasies-but-a-traffic-jam-in-the-middle-of-the-road.html?ref=automobiles

 

 

**Top News**

 

$4 gas fuels a surge in March sales

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120409/RETAIL01/304099950/1448/-4-gas-fuels-a-surge-in-march-sales

 

CEO pay at AIG, GM, Ally won’t rise this year, Treasury says

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-06/ceo-pay-at-aig-gm-ally-won-t-rise-this-year-treasury-says.html

 

Treasury limits exec pay at GM, AIG, Ally Financial

http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/management/story/2012-04-09/gm-aig-ally-executive-pay/54123954/1

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Mazda asset sales loom for Japan unprofitable automaker

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-08/mazda-asset-sales-loom-for-japan-s-unprofitable-automaker-cars.html

 

Despite slow sales, Ghosn sticks with EVs

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120409/OEM06/304099952/1279/despite-slow-sales-ghosn-sticks-with-evs

 

1 platform, 4 million cars

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120409/OEM03/304099975/1193/1-platform-4-million-cars

 

Ferdinand Alexander Porsche dies at 76; Porsche 911 designer

http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-ferdinand-porsche-20120406,0,7750596.story

 

Toyota aims to spice up cars with new development methods

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120409/OEM03/120409856/1115/toyota-aims-to-spice-up-cars-with-new-development-methods

 

Nissan unveils major advances in connected car technology

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nissan-unveils-major-advances-in-connected-car-technology-146283605.html

 

Infiniti says electric car on sale within two years

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/infiniti-electric-on-sale-two-years-nissan-leaf-new-york-auto-show-/1

 

GM CEO, 2 other execs of firms that got bailouts won't get raises for 2012

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120407/AUTO01/204070315/1148/auto01/GM-CEO-2-other-execs-firms-got-bailouts-won-t-get-raises-2012

 

Audi denies it has picked Mexico for new plant

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120406/OEM01/304069937/1193/audi-denies-it-has-picked-mexico-for-new-plant

What LaSorda's know-how brings to troubled Fisker

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120409/OEM06/304099984/1143/what-lasordas-know-how-brings-to-troubled-fisker

 

Honda takes comprehensive approach to enhancing driver visibility with widespread application of rearview cameras

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/honda-takes-comprehensive-approach-to-enhancing-driver-visibility-with-widespread-application-of-rearview-cameras-146155645.html

 

Nissan vehicle entertainment systems to include Intel chips

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120407/OEM06/120409871/1168/nissan-vehicle-entertainment-systems-to-include-intel-chips

Chevy Malibu: Can power steering save gas?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/04/09/chevy-malibu-can-power-steering-save-gas/

 

Ford says buyers deciphering Lincoln's confusing names

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/ford-says-buyers-decyphering-lincolns-confusing-names/1

 

Ford recalls more than 140,000 2012 Focuses in U.S.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120409/RETAIL05/120409857/1254/ford-recalls-more-than-140-000-2012-focuses-in-u-s

 

NHTSA: No recall for Ford E-series switches

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120409/AUTO0102/204090391/1148/auto01/NHTSA-No-recall-Ford-E-series-switches

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Higher gas prices cause less public anger this time

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-gas-outrage-20120407,0,6378896.story

 

U.S. employment growth seen rebounding from slump

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-08/u-s-employment-growth-seen-rebounding-from-slump.html

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Mercedes uses New York Auto Show as jumping point for mbrace2

http://www.luxurydaily.com/mercedes-pushes-in-car-app-suite-mobile-app-at-new-york-auto-show/\

 

Kia keeps burning digital, TV candles

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/171917/kia-keeps-burning-digital-tv-candles.html?edition=45470

 

BMW gives U.S. athletes new tool for Olympic training

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/bmw-gives-athletes-new-tool-for-olympic-training-2012-04-04

 

The right flames the Volt

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/07/opinion/nocera-the-right-flames-the-volt.html?_r=2&hp

 

LeAnn Rimes to sing national anthem to kick off 2012 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/leann-rimes-to-sing-national-anthem-to-kick-off-2012-toyota-procelebrity-race-146240245.html

 

Chrysler drives new SiriusXM radios

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/171963/chrysler-drives-new-siriusxm-radios.html?edition=45466

 

Report: Twitter opens office in Detroit

http://www.autoremarketing.com/technology/report-twitter-opens-office-detroit

 

Mobile app downloads to reach more than 66 billion per year by 2016: study

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/research/12528.html

 

Five Pinterest tips for hyperlocal marketing

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/171729/5-pinterest-tips-for-hyperlocal-marketing.html?edition=45470

 

 

 

 

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