Today's News - May 7, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Rise in used-vehicle process loses steam

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120507/RETAIL07/305079990/1132

Kbb.com Android app hits one-million download milestone

Digital Dealer Magazine, May 2012 Edition (Page four)

http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/frame.php?i=108887&p=&pn=&ver=flex

**Top News**

Detroit Big Three profits surge while shares decline

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-04/detroit-big-three-profits-surge-while-shares-decline.html

Auto stocks stuck in neutral

http://www.cnbc.com/id/47296537

Europe’s auto woes unsettle Detroit 3 carmakers

http://www.freep.com/article/20120507/BUSINESS01/205070392/Europe-s-auto-woes-unsettle-Detroit-3-carmakers

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Toyota reducing Japanese imports to focus on North American plants

http://www.leftlanenews.com/toyota-reducing-japanese-imports-to-focus-on-north-american-plants.html

Chrysler pumps up numbers for Fiat

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120505/AUTO0101/205050347/1148/auto01/Chrysler-pumps-up-numbers-Fiat

Ford sells off key parts plant

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/05/ford-sells-off-key-parts-plant/

GM sets starting price for 2013 Cadillac ATS at $33,990

http://www.freep.com/article/20120507/BUSINESS0101/120507024/Cadillac-ATS-General-Motors

Over 100 take buyouts at Mazda USA ahead of layoffs

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/07/over-100-take-buyouts-at-mazda-usa-ahead-of-layoffs/

BMW shows, prices four-door version of 6 Series coupe

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/05/bmw-shows-prices-four-door-version-of-6-series-coupe/1

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 joins the ’11-second club’

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/05/chevrolet-camaro-zl1-joins-the-11-second-club/1

Why do dog lovers miss the Honda Element?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/05/07/why-do-dog-lovers-miss-the-honda-element/

Chrysler recalls 300s, Dodge Chargers for electrical issue

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120505/AUTO0101/205050371/1148/auto01/Chrysler-recalls-300s-Dodge-Chargers-electrical-issue

**Dealer/Industry News**

Pointing the way to where E.V. drivers can plug in

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/06/automobiles/pointing-the-way-to-where-ev-drivers-can-plug-in.html?ref=automobiles

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Scion chief vows to keep fun model mix to lure Gen Y

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/05/scion-chief-vows-to-keep-fun-model-mix-to-lure-gen-y/1

Scion revs up marketing campaign with mobile video ads

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/advertising/12762.html

Classic ad: Toyota Corolla GT-S

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/05/classic-ad-toyota-corolla-gt-s/

Toyota backs Supercross

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/173981/toyota-backs-supercross.html?edition=46496

The Ferrari with the dragon tattoo

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304050304577378032548853036.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_LS_Autos_2

Mobile email is here to stay

http://blogs.imediaconnection.com/blog/2012/05/03/mobile-email-is-here-to-stay/?ref=IMEDIANEWS

Tumblr boasts rapid growth and new advertising opportunities

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009024&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

How Facebook makes its money

http://adage.com/article/digital/facebook-makes-money/234577/

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