Today's News - April 16, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Despite production halt, analysts expect Chevy Avalanche’s used value to hold

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/despite-production-halt-analysts-expect-chevy-avalanche%E2%80%99s-used-value-hold

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

WRC (NBC) DMA: 8 Washington, DC

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

KGET (NBC) DMA: 126 Bakersfield, CA

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

WBRE (NBC) DMA: 54 Wilkes Barre, PA

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2012 Kelley Blue Book values: Used car market has its ups and downs

http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/science-updates/2012-used-car-market-has-its-ups-and-downs

Ford dominates 2012 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards

http://www.zawya.com/story/ZAWYA20120416105648/Ford-Dominates-2012-Kelley-Blue-Book-Brand-Image-Awards/

Buffalo, NY drivers save on new Honda purchases at Don Davis during the Really Big Sales Event

http://www.pr.com/press-release/405167

**Top News**

Toyota turns to BMW to power European rebound against VW

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-15/toyota-turns-to-bmw-to-power-european-rebound-against-vw-cars.html

U.S. steps up probe of BMW 7-series crashes

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/us-steps-up-probe-of-bmw-7-series-crashes/1

U.S. upgrades probe into BMW 7-series gear shift troubles

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120416/RETAIL05/120419921/1147/u-s-upgrades-probe-into-bmw-7-series-gear-shift-troubles

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Carmakers extend Chinese lineups with SUVs, luxury cars, EVs

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120416/OEM03/304169997/1131/carmakers-extend-chinese-lineups-with-suvs-luxury-cars-evs

Tesla banks on low factory outlays in drive to profits

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120414/OEM05/304149994/1429/tesla-banks-on-low-factory-outlays-in-drive-to-profits

BMW sales in Brazil slump 30% because of tax increase

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-15/bmw-sales-in-brazil-slump-30-because-of-tax-increase.html

Chrysler purchasing chief Knott retires for medical reasons

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120413/OEM02/120419938/1424/chrysler-purchasing-chief-knott-retires-for-medical-reasons

VW favors Mexico for Audi plant

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120416/OEM01/304169951/1295/vw-favors-mexico-for-audi-plant

Dodge Dart pricing to start at $16k

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120416/AUTO0101/204160387/1148/auto01/Dodge-Dart-pricing-start-16K

Ford sets biggest loser diet goal of 750 pounds a car

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/ford-biggest-loser-diet-/1

Ford survey shows distracted driving isn’t just a U.S. problem

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120415/COPY01/304159994/1193/ford-survey-shows-distracted-driving-isnt-just-a-u-s-problem

Ford, other automakers race to create bigger sunroofs

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/ford-lincoln-glass-roof-sunroof/1

Latest electric cars are loaded with luxury

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/13/11163171-latest-electric-cars-are-loaded-with-luxury?lite

Roaring back toward sweet 16

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120416/OEM01/304169957/1286/roaring-back-toward-sweet-16

**Dealer/Industry News**

Suzuki cuts costs; dealers bail

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120416/RETAIL07/304169962/1117/suzuki-cuts-costs-dealers-bail

How green are electric cars? Depends on where you plug in

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/15/automobiles/how-green-are-electric-cars-depends-on-where-you-plug-in.html?_r=1&ref=automobiles

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Three out of five parents involve kids in car-buying decisions

http://adage.com/article/news/parents-involve-kids-car-buying-decisions/234124/

Marvel’s The Avengers’ cast arrives on red carpet in themed Acuras

http://www.autoremarketing.com/technology/marvel%E2%80%99s-avengers%E2%80%99-cast-arrives-red-carpet-themed-acuras

GM invests more in Detroit, ad agency opens office downtown

http://www.freep.com/article/20120416/BUSINESS01/120416001/GM-invests-more-Detroit-ad-agency-opens-office-downtown

Bob Lutz, design critic? Grading the ex-GM executive on his latest gig

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/13/bob-lutz-design-critic-grading-the-ex-g-m-executive-on-his-latest-gig/

Google+ holds promise but remains weak on usage

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1008976&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

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