Today's News - April 13, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Kelley Blue Book’s Jack Nerad reports 10 Most Comfortable New Cars Under $30,000

NBC Los Angeles

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Kelley-Blue-Book-Top-10-Comfortable-Cars-Under-30k-Price-147204615.html

Can’t install a car seat? Blame the car

http://blogs.smartmoney.com/advice/2012/04/12/cant-install-a-car-seat-blame-the-car/?link=SM_hp_ls4e

Surprise: Cars cost a lot more than you think

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/surprise-cars-cost-a-lot-more-than-you-think-2012-04-13

Kelley Blue Book names 10 Most Comfortable New Cars Under $30,000

WXIN (Fox) DMA: 26 Indianapolis, IN

http://ctv4.criticalmention.com/playerpage/player?params=Y2xpcElkPTIyNzIxMDgmc2xpbT0xJnBvd2VyZWQ9MSZyZXBvcnQ9dHJ1ZSZoaWRlQ2xpcENvbnRyb2xzPTEmbm9oZWFkZXI9MSZub21lbnU9dHJ1ZSZhdXRvUGxheT0xJnBhcnRuZXJUb2tlbj04YTgwODM3OTM2MmMxOTdhMDEzNmFiZjdlOWQzNmMyNg=

6 domestics top KBB's list for comfort and affordability

http://www.fi-magazine.com/News/Story/2012/04/6-Domestics-Top-KBB-s-List-for-Comfort-and-Affordability.aspx

10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $30k for 2012

http://www.investorplace.com/2012/04/10-most-comfortable-cars-under-30k-for-2012/

**Top News**

Feds: Require brake override to stop runaway cars

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/unintended-acceleration-government-rule-brake-throttle-deaths-toyota-lexus-/1

Toyota recalls’ fallout prompts brake-override rule

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-13/toyota-recalls-fallout-prompts-brake-override-rule-cars.html

Hyundai expects boost for U.S. sales

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/04/13/hyundai-expects-boost-for-u-s-sales/

Hyundai's U.S. sales could top 700,000 in 2012, Krafcik says

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120412/COPY01/304129853/1276/hyundais-u-s-sales-could-top-700-000-in-2012-krafcik-says

VW Group posts record March sales led by strong N.A. gains

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120413/COPY01/304139906/1131/vw-group-posts-record-march-sales-led-by-strong-n-a-gains

**OEM/Vehicle News**

GM market share falls but pricing strong

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120413/AUTO0103/204130344/1148/AUTO01/GM-market-share-falls-pricing-strong

Chevy Avalanche will be discontinued after 2013 model year

http://www.freep.com/article/20120413/BUSINESS0101/204130342/Chevy-Avalanche-will-be-discontinued-after-2013-model-year

Ford drops base price on redesigned Escape to $23,295

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120412/OEM04/120419945/1254/ford-drops-base-price-on-redesigned-escape-to-23-295

Tesla Motors cuts factory cost to try to generate profit

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-12/tesla-motors-cuts-factory-cost-to-try-to-generate-profit.html

Toyota's Scion loses not time in making hot FR-S racer

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/toyoltas-scion-loses-not-time-in-making-hot-fr-s-racer/1

Tiny Volkswagen Up isn't sold in U.S., and it's a shame

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/tiny-volkswagen-up-isnt-sold-in-us-and-its-a-shame/1

Alfa coupe built by Maserati said to be bound for U.S.

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120412/COPY01/304129859/1193/alfa-coupe-built-by-maserati-said-to-be-bound-for-u-s

Chrysler says fire probe limited to 2010 Jeep Wranglers

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/chrysler-jeep-wrangler-fires/1

**Dealer/Industry News**

Economy drives new-car shoppers' interest in and sales of CPO vehicles

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/economy-drives-new-car-shoppers-interest-in-and-sales-of-cpo-vehicles-147190045.html

Hyundai's tight inventories pinch dealers

http://www.freep.com/article/20120413/BUSINESS0104/204130346/Hyundai-s-tight-inventories-pinch-dealers

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Subaru launches iPad apps for 2012 models

http://www.autoremarketing.com/technology/subaru-launches-ipad-apps-2012-models

Ford launches Focus Electric online with world's first digital road trips for Facebook friends

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ford-launches-focus-electric-online-with-worlds-first-digital-road-trips-for-facebook-friends-147182485.html

At the auto show, Chevy panders to the pooches

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/12/at-the-auto-show-chevy-panders-to-the-pooches/?gwh=F78671FF898990A39F14DCB348ECBAD9

How Pinterest is changing the mobile shopper

http://www.mobilecommercedaily.com/2012/04/13/how-pinterest-is-changing-the-mobile-shopper

Optimize your brand's Facebook posture

http://blogs.imediaconnection.com/blog/2012/04/12/optimize-your-brands-facebook-posture/?ref=IMEDIANEWS

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