Today's News - January 4, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Best resale value

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120102/RETAIL07/120109998/1295

Used-car cost crunch prices for pre-owned vehicles are at all-time highs

http://www.nwitimes.com/business/transportation/cars/used-car-cost-crunch-prices-for-pre-owned-vehicles-are/article_87d6cf28-f93e-5473-9950-4f8ecb8ece25.html

Kelley Blue Book announces Top 10 Winter Driving Vehicles

KMBC (ABC) DMA: 31 Kansas City, MO

http://ctv4.criticalmention.com/playerpage/player?params=Y2xpcElkPTEyNTc2MTAmc2xpbT0xJnBvd2VyZWQ9MSZyZXBvcnQ9dHJ1ZSZoaWRlQ2xpcENvbnRyb2xzPTEmbm9oZWFkZXI9MSZub21lbnU9dHJ1ZSZhdXRvUGxheT0xJnBhcnRuZXJUb2tlbj04YTgwODM2OTM0YTU5OTRiMDEzNGE5NzUyNTg3NGJlNg

**Top News**

Big 3 see double-digit sales growth for 2011

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120104/AUTO01/201040399/1148/auto01/Big-3-see-double-digit-sales-growth-2011

Big jump for U.S. auto sales in December

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/big-jump-for-us-auto-sales-in-december-2012-01-04

Chrysler, Nissan December U.S. vehicle sales surpass analysts’ estimates

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-04/chrysler-s-december-u-s-vehicle-sales-surge-37-exceeding-33-estimate.html

VW sales rise yet again

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/vw-mercedes-bmw-euro-sales/1

Hyundai, Kia expect slower growth in 2012

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/01/hyundai-kia-expect-slower-growth-in-2012/

Chrysler CEO Marchionne praises workers, looks ahead in email to employees

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120104/AUTO01/201040326/1148/auto01/Chrysler-CEO-Marchionne-praises-workers-looks-ahead-email-employees

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Detroit aims to regain control of midsize market

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/01/detroit-aims-to-regain-control-of-midsize-market/

Ford expands Detroit show’s Lincoln stand to lure younger buyers

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-03/ford-expands-detroit-show-s-lincoln-stand-to-lure-younger-buyers.html

Suzuki to invest $780 million in Indonesia to boost engine, car capacity

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-04/suzuki-to-invest-780-million-in-indonesia-to-boost-engine-car-capacity.html

Ford unveils compact SUV in India ahead of global introduction

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120104/AUTO01/201040398/1148/auto01/Ford-unveils-compact-SUV-India-ahead-global-introduction

Volvo plug-in hybrid concept heralds new engine family

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120103/OEM04/120109986/1257

Bentley may build ultra-luxury SUV

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/01/03/bentley-may-build-ultra-luxury-suv/

Porsche to hire 300 more engineers in 2012

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120104/COPY01/301049916/1193

Honda goes to small-claims trial over gas mileage claim

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/honda-taken-to-small-claims-court-over-gas-mileage-claims/1

**Dealer/Industry News**

U.S. Energy Secretary Chu to visit Detroit’s auto show next week

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120104/AUTO01/201040401/1148/auto01/U-S-Energy-Secretary-Chu-visit-Detroit-s-auto-show-next-week

End of ethanol subsidy could raise gas prices for 2012

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/end-of-ethanol-subsidy-could-raise-gas-prices-for-2012/1

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Volkswagen makes media buy on new USA Today Kindle app

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/media/11820.html

Honda tosses a cephalopod for Pilot

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/165030/honda-tosses-a-cephalopod-for-pilot.html?edition=41811

Auto dollars drive NBC Super Bowl sellout

http://www.adweek.com/news/television/auto-dollars-drive-nbc-super-bowl-sellout-137308

Buick flashes another panel in its striptease reveal

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/buick-flashes-another-panel-in-its-striptease-reveal-/1

The 10 hottest media trends for 2012

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/30723.asp

Social campaigns give long-term boost to brand metrics

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1008764&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

More than just numbers: The brands with the top relationship quality on Facebook

http://adage.com/article/digital/brands-top-relationship-quality-facebook/231853/

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