Today's News - January 13, 2012

**KBB in the News**

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

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Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports from the 2012 Detroit Auto Show

WLNYMH (WLNY) DMA: 1 New York, NY

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Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports from the 2012 Detroit Auto Show

KCRA (NBC) DMA: 20 Sacramento, CA

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Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports from the 2012 Detroit Auto Show

WPMT (Fox) DMA: 41 Harrisburg, PA

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Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports from the 2012 Detroit Auto Show

WYOU (CBS) DMA: 54 Wilkes Barre, PA

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Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports from the 2012 Detroit Auto Show

WDTN (NBC) DMA: 63 Dayton, OH

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Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports from the 2012 Detroit Auto Show

WBUP (ABC) DMA: 180 Marquette, MI

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Your car is worth less than you realize

http://www.mainstreet.com/slideshow/money/investing/10-things-you-might-not-know-about-your-money

**2012 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/

Rev up the dream machines

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/01/12/rev-up-the-dream-machines/

Grand EV visions, and your neighborhood energy valet

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120112/OEM05/120119914/1115

Automakers boost safety features

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120113/AUTO01/201130332/1148/auto01/Automakers-boost-safety-features

**Top News**

Automakers plan to hire thousands of workers this year

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-hiring-20120113,0,1720121.story

Nissan, Toyota, Hyundai planning job hiring binge in Detroit

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/01/nissan-toyota-hyundai-planning-job-hiring-binge-in-detroit/

BMW, Daimler to ramp up vehicle production in U.S.

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/01/13/bmw-daimler-to-ramp-up-vehicle-production-in-u-s/

BMW turbo charges U.S. production

http://www.cnbc.com/id/45974117

**OEM/Vehicle News**

NHTSA: White House had no role in Volt fire discourses

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120113/AUTO01/201130405/1148/auto01/NHTSA-White-House-had-no-role-Volt-fire-disclosures

Honda wins appeal throwing out class-action case

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120112/OEM11/120119902/1143

Ford gains 51 European markets on growth in Russia, Turkey

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-13/ford-gains-in-51-european-markets-on-growth-in-russia-turkey.html

China dictates auto design as GM Sail’s big back seat goes global

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-13/china-dictates-auto-design-as-gm-sail-s-big-back-seat-goes-global-cars.html

Chrysler aims to speak to suppliers with ‘One Voice’

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120111/OEM09/120119929/1425

GM’s South Korea unit announces CEO resignation

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120113/OEM02/120119893/1193

Cadillac planning numerous product, concept roll-outs in 2012-2013

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/01/cadillac-planning-numerous-product-concept-roll-outs-in-2012-%e2%80%93-2013/

Chrysler to build Ducato van at expanded Mexico plant

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120113/OEM01/120119888/1403

Chevrolet Corvette offers ‘427’ drop top version

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/chevrolet-corvette-offers-427-droptop-version/1

Ford reveals new CPO leader

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/ford-reveals-new-cpo-leader

**Dealer/Industry News**

New look, latest technology and fuel efficiency are key drivers of shopper interest in all-new or newly redesigned vehicles

http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53473-autotrader-trend-engine-shopper-insights-report

China’s auto-sales growth trails U.S. for first time in at least 14 years

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-12/china-s-auto-sales-growth-trails-u-s-for-first-time-in-at-least-14-years.html

China’s car industry slows, with more speed bumps ahead

http://adage.com/article/global-news/china-s-car-industry-slows-speed-bumps-ahead/232072/

Seeking the intelligent car: The auto industry at CES

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/01/13/seeking-the-intelligent-car-the-auto-industry-at-ces/

Cars pump up IQ to get edge

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204257504577154994166879230.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_AutoIndustry3

Ohio, Missouri govs court auto industry for investment

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120113/AUTO01/201130339/1148/auto01/Ohio-Missouri-govs-court-auto-industry-investment

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Audi launches campaign to celebrate revolutionary all-wheel drive technology, quattro™

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/audi-launches-campaign-to-celebrate-revolutionary-quattro-all-wheel-drive-technology-137273018.html

Audi enthusiasts can unlock ski tips from the pros this winter by checking in on foursquare

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/audi-enthusiasts-can-unlock-ski-tips-from-the-pros-this-winter-by-checking-in-on-foursquare-137270663.html

Are GM marketing changes ahead?

http://www.freep.com/article/20120113/BUSINESS01/201130336/Are-GM-marketing-changes-ahead-?odyssey=tab

Digital, social media take center stage at auto show

http://adage.com/article/digital/digital-social-media-center-stage-auto-show/232068/

Facebook activates ‘Listen With’ button

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/165732/facebook-activates-listen-with-button.html?edition=42170

If content is free, people like ads on apps

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/165675/if-content-is-free-people-like-ads-on-apps.html?edition=42171

Seven steps to localize your social media campaign

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/30828.asp

Four ways to leverage Twitter’s new brand pages

http://blogs.imediaconnection.com/blog/2012/01/12/4-ways-to-leverage-twitters-new-brand-pages/?ref=IMEDIANEWS

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