Today's News - January 9, 2012

**KBB in the News**

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

Morning Express with Robin Meade

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Kelley Blue Book’s Jack R. Nerad reports from the Detroit Auto Show

WJBK (Fox) DMA: 11 Detroit, MI

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Kelley Blue Book names Top-10 Used Cars Under $8,000

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/01/06/kelley-blue-book-names-top-10-used-cars-under-8000/

Best used cars for under $8,000

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2012/autos/1201/gallery.best-cheap-used-cars/index.html

Kelley Blue Book names 2012 resale value winners

http://www.wtop.com/?nid=249&sid=2698272

Kelley Blue Book’s Rob Lange: ‘Building trust online is an entire dealership effort, Part II’ featured in Digital Dealer Magazine

http://bluetoad.com/publication/?i=94298&p=24

**Detroit Auto Show**

Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com 2012 Detroit Auto Show coverage

http://kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2012-detroit-auto-show/

2013 Ford Fusion – 2012 Detroit Auto Show

http://kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-ford-fusion/

2013 Dodge Dart – 2012 Detroit Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-dodge-dart/

2013 Cadillac ATS – 2012 Detroit Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-cadillac-ats-will-introduce-all_new-270_hp-turbocharged-four/

Hyundai Elantra, Range Rover Evoque win Car, Truck of the Year awards

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120109/RETAIL03/120109872/1284

VW goes greener with hybrid version of strong-selling Jetta

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120109/OEM04/120109876/1115

Car makers seek younger, more exciting image in Detroit

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/01/08/car-makers-seek-younger-more-exciting-image-in-detroit/

Detroit auto show signals a turnaround for the industry

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-autos-detroit-show-20120109,0,1593668.story

Chevrolet targeting millennials with pair of auto show concepts

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/01/chevrolet-targeting-millennials-with-pair-of-auto-show-concepts/

Detroit Auto Show: Automakers won’t party like it’s 1999

http://www.cnbc.com/id/45927748

**Top News**

Nissan, Daimler to make Mercedes engines in U.S.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-08/nissan-daimler-to-make-mercedes-engines-in-u-s-in-14-1-.html

Nissan, Daimler to jointly build engines in U.S.

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/01/nissan-daimler-to-jointly-build-engines-in-u-s/

VW reports 2011 sales above 8 million; passes Toyota

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120109/COPY01/301099724/1198

Volkswagen sales over 8 million in 2011

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120109/AUTO01/201090394/1148/auto01/Volkswagen-sales-over-8-million-2011

**OEM/Vehicle News**

GM to keep Volt production in line with demand

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/01/08/gm-to-keep-volt-production-in-line-with-demand/

GM leads U.S. carmaker gains in China

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-09/gm-china-sales-rise-8-3-percent-in-2011-on-buick-chevrolet-cars.html

BMW keeps sales lead as top three-luxury-car makers post record deliveries

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-09/bmw-keeps-sales-lead-as-top-three-luxury-car-makers-post-record-deliveries.html

Marchionne named United Way campaign chair; Chrysler sees 26 percent sales gain

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/marchionne-named-united-way-campaign-chair-chrysler-sees-26-percent-sales-gain

Chrysler CEO: ‘Blame me’ for missing Fiat 500 sales target

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/fiat-500-sales-half-blame-sergio-marghionne-/1

Chrysler reduces its $3.5B request for federal retooling loans

http://www.freep.com/article/20120109/BUSINESS03/120109032/Chrysler-cuts-3-5B-request-U-S-retooling-loans?odyssey=tab

Sky’s the limit for GM’s OnStar in the ‘cloud’

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120109/AUTO01/201090356/1148/auto01/Sky-s-limit-GM-s-OnStar-cloud-

**Dealer/Industry News**

2012 looks bring for U.S. auto sales, economists say

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120109/AUTO01/201090355/1148/auto01/2012-looks-bright-U-S-auto-sales-economists-say

Autoworkers group protests at show

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120109/METRO/201090369/1148/auto01/Autoworkers-group-protests-show

Saab dealers want top priority

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120109/RETAIL07/301099945/1193

Two million plastic bottles recycled for car seat fabric

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/ford-recycles-2-million-plastic-bottles-for-seat-fabric/1

Study: Car supersizing explains modest MPG gains

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2012/01/study-auto-fuel-efficiency-soars-but-mpg-changes-little/1

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Hyundai – yes, Hyundai – aims to be new badge of luxury

http://adage.com/article/news/hyundai-aims-badge-luxury/231967/

Land Rover uses Onelife January issue for lifestyle, vehicle push

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/advertising/11848.html

More marketers going long with Super Bowl spots

http://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/marketers-long-super-bowl-spots/231958/

Mobile during Super Bowl XLVI: Benched or in the game?

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/advertising/11845.html

Do social media postings always require a brand response?

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1008770&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

How to show appreciation to your biggest fans

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/30749.asp

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