Today's News - January 6, 2012

**KBB in the News**

GM tries to quiet concerns about Chevy Volt

http://www.npr.org/2012/01/05/144751645/gm-tries-to-quiet-concerns-about-chevy-volt

GM looks to protect green image with Volt fixes (syndicated to multiple publications nationwide)

http://www.npr.org/2012/01/05/144739733/source-gm-to-call-back-chevy-volts-for-battery-fix

Kbb.com names Best Used Models for Under $8,000

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/kbbcom-names-best-used-models-under-8000

Ten Best Used Cars for Less Than $8,000

http://www.torquenews.com/1074/10-best-used-cars-less-8000

Kelley Blue Book announces 10 Best Used Cars under $8,000

N12BX (NWS12BX) DMA: 1 New York, NY

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Kelley Blue Book announces 2012 Best Resale Value winners

http://www.autocreditexpress.com/blog/2012/01/05/kelley-announces-2012-best-resale-value-winners/

**Top News**

GM says fix in works for Chevrolet Volt after fires during tests

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-chevrolet-volt-20120105,0,5930518.story

Chrysler hiring 1,250 for Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel, Viper

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/jeep-grand-cherokee-diesel-dodgedurango-dodge-viper-hiring-third-shift-detroit/1

Chrysler to offer diesel Grand Cherokee in 2013, add 3^rd shift at Detroit plant

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120105/OEM01/120109933/1251

Audi adds models for U.S. in bid to grab global lead from BMW

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120105/RETAIL01/301059737/1448

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Cadillac takes on BMW amid GM rebound

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-06/cadillac-taming-bmw-3-series-becomes-gm-s-detroit-battle-ground.html

Nissan expects to gain as Ford exits compact pickups

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120105/RETAIL01/120109940/1254

Ford to open lab in Silicon Valley

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/06/10002531-ford-to-open-a-lab-in-silicon-valley

Toyota unveils redo of its big, tough Land Cruiser

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/toyota-unveiled-redo-of-its-big-tough-land-cruiser-/1

Chrysler Group LLC launches new Uconnect website

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chrysler-group-llc-launches-new-uconnect-website-136804038.html

Tata Technologies readies conceptual E.V for Detroit Auto Show

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/05/tata-technologies-readies-a-conceptual-e-v-for-detroit-auto-show/

Kia’s new 2012 Soul has more horsepower, more fun

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/reviews/healey/story/2012-01-05/kia-soul-test-drive-healey/52395946/1

China keeps low profile

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120106/AUTO01/201060335/1148/auto01/China-keeps-low-profile

**Dealer/Industry News**

Ford leads U.S. auto turnaround; KPMG says worldwide auto execs agree

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimhenry/2012/01/05/ford-leads-u-s-auto-turnaround-kmpg-says-worldwide-auto-execs-agree/

Meet the five worst-selling vehicles of 2011

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/meet-the-five-worst-selling-cars-of-2011/1

California to stop towing cars of unlicensed drivers

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/06/california-to-stop-towing-cars-of-unlicensed-drivers/

Deal signed to keep Detroit show at Cobo Center until 2017

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120105/RETAIL03/120109938/1115

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Ford’s 2013 Fusion revs ups battle in family sedans

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/165272/fords-2013-fusion-revs-ups-battle-in-family-seda.html?edition=41923

Hamtramck abuzz over possible Super Bowl ad

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120106/BIZ/201060381/Hamtramck-abuzz-over-possible-Super-Bowl-ad?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

Automakers rush to offer apps in cars

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/story/2012-01-05/auto-apps/52392492/1

Nissan expands partnership with Heisman Trophy Trust

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nissan-expands-partnership-with-heisman-trophy-trust-136772073.html

Five lessons to apply when launching a mobile site or campaign

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/opinion/columns/11837.html

Smartphones turn millions more Americans into mobile shoppers

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1008769&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

Companies struggle to manage social media

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/165263/companies-struggle-to-manage-social-media.html?edition=41926

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