Today's News
Today's News - May 15, 2012
**KBB in the News**
Vehicles with lowest five-year total ownership costs according to kbb.com
WXMI (Fox) DMA: 42 Grand Rapids, MI
Buffalo, NY drivers save on new Honda purchases at Don Davis during the Really Big Sales Event
http://pr-usa.net/index.php?id=1152553&Itemid=30&option=com_content&task=view
Local Massachusetts Subaru dealer holds safe travel clinic for canine companions
**KBB Editorial**
2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan Video Review
http://www.kbb.com/car-videos/2012-bmw-3-series-sedan-videos/?id=373800&videoid=2000002298
**Top News**
Mazda leads Japanese automakers lower as Yen strengthens
Nissan’s profits drop in North America despite sales gains
Subaru shifting focus away from China
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/05/subaru-shifting-focus-away-from-china/
**OEM/Vehicle News**
In a global marketplace, Toyota and Volkswagen make room for niche vehicles
Customs and affordability determine what style of U.S. vehicle sells in China
Hyundai Elantra air bag probed for slicing driver’s ear
Nissan Altima takes guesswork out of tire inflation
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/05/nissan-altima-takes-guesswork-out-of-tire-inflation/
Korean officials probe sudden-acceleration case
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/05/14/korean-officials-probe-sudden-acceleration-case-video/
GM CEO interested in buying Ally’s international business
Ferrari plans to replace iconic Enzo with super hybrid
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-14/ferrari-plans-to-replace-iconic-enzo-with-super-hybrid.html
Porsche: No plans for lower-priced model
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/05/14/porsche-no-plans-for-lower-priced-model/
Kia readies new minivan after Sedona exits in 2013
**Dealer/Industry News**
Group 1 Automotive acquires Honda and Volkswagen dealerships in Florida
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/group-1-automotive-acquires-honda-and-volkswagen-dealerships-in-florida-2012-05-14
Hertz’s bid for Dollar Thrifty seen doubling in price: Real M&A
**Ad/Media/Marketing News**
Lexus combines mobile, TV for youth awareness
http://www.luxurydaily.com/lexus-aims-at-youth-in-mobile-tv-campaign/
Roberts hosts ESPN’s Lexus ‘game’
Ford plans to take ‘Go Further’ global
http://adage.com/article/news/ford-plans-farther/234753/
Will Ford’s new slogan convince drivers to ‘Go Further?’
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/05/15/will-fords-new-slogan-convince-drivers-to-go-further/
Fiat USA celebrates 500,000 Facebook fans with both a ‘Spin to Win’ application and cash voucher surprise for its original 500,000 fans
Facebook supersizes mobile photos
5 ways brands can leverage the super fan
http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31755.asp
4 reasons you should be targeting dads
http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31734.asp
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