Today's News
Today's News - May 8, 2012
**KBB in the News**
As car owners downsize, the market is strong for their used SUVs
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/08/business/used-full-size-suvs-are-making-a-comeback.html?_r=1
USAA names Hyundai Elantra and Genesis sedans as ‘Best Values’
http://www.examiner.com/article/usaa-names-hyundai-elantra-and-genesis-sedans-as-best-values
**Top News**
Tesla-Toyota Electric RAV4 unveiled, priced at $50,610
Toyota RAV4 EV: At $50,000 will anyone buy it?
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/05/08/toyota-rav4-ev-at-50000-will-anyone-buy-it/
Toyota seen exceeding GM’s profit this fiscal year
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-07/toyota-seen-exceeding-gm-s-profit-this-fiscal-year.html
**OEM/Vehicle News**
Toyota says Prius sales exceeding 220,000 U.S. target
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-08/toyota-says-prius-sales-exceeding-220-000-u-s-target.html
BMW on track for record full-year car sales after April gains
Cadillac ATS priced to challenge BMW, Lexus, Mercedes
New Focus drives 24% increase in Ford China sales
Subaru parent signals plans to boost North American capacity
BMW pitches a clean-charging deal for electric cars
Google gets first self-driven car license in Nevada
**Dealer/Industry News**
AutoTrader.com presents NBA Drive to the Finals Fantasy Game
Romney: I saved auto industry by opposing bailout
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/05/romney-i-saved-auto-industry-by-opposing-bailout/
**Ad/Media/Marketing News**
GM, Ford rise in Fortune 500 rankings
http://www.autonews.com/article/20120507/OEM/120509895/1424/gm-ford-rise-in-fortune-500-rankings
Why Ford obscures its brand in asking buyers to ‘Go Further’
Q&A: Audi’s success transcends numbers
Nissan has launched limited-edition Juke R
Nissan expands GT Academy for 2012
Smarter cars offer glimpse of future for autos, marketing
http://adage.com/article/news/smarter-cars-offer-glimpse-future-autos-marketing/234592/
The top 10 hottest brands in online video
http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31701.asp
Facebook ads strike chord with consumers
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