Today's News - February 2, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Chrysler, Koreans push U.S. sales; Honda posts surprise gain (syndicated to multiple publications nationwide)

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-02-02/chrysler-koreans-push-u-s-sales-honda-posts-surprise-gain.html

Chrysler, other U.S. automakers post strong January numbers (syndicated to multiple publications nationwide)

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-auto-sales-20120202,0,19405.story

January sales up 11 percent

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/02/january-sales-up-11-percent/

Looser credit standards boost car sales

http://blogs.smartmoney.com/advice/2012/02/01/looser-credit-standards-boost-car-sales/?link=SM_spend_ls4e

Kelley Blue Book teams up with Auction Genius

http://www.ocmetro.com/t-Kelley-Blue-Book-partners-with-Auction-Genius-02-01-2012.aspx

Lowest costs of ownership for bad credit auto loans

http://www.autocreditexpress.com/blog/2012/02/01/lowest-costs-of-ownership-for-bad-credit-auto-loans/

** Kbb.com Weekly Hot Car Report**

Check out the Kbb.com Hot Car Report, detailing the latest in shopping activity on kbb.com.  This weekly report plus analyst commentary provides a snapshot look into which models are generating the greatest changes in new-car shopper interest this week, including the top and bottom movers.  Results are provided by the Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence team.