Today's News - April 23, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Kelley Blue Book: Rising used-car values aid new-vehicle sales

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/kelley-blue-book-rising-used-car-values-aid-new-vehicle-sales

Used prices ‘pretty close’ to record

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120423/RETAIL07/304239999/1132

Automotive News TV – “Results from Kelley Blue Book study of new-car shoppers about gas prices” (Segment begins at 2:12)

http://search.autonews.com/v/55526060/red-hot-benz-concept-4-19-12.htm?q=Kelley+Blue+Book

KBB: Consumer reaction to rising gas prices varies greatly

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/kbb-consumer-reaction-rising-gas-prices-varies-greatly

Hybrids and electric cars achieve record sales in the United States

http://www.auto-types.com/autonews/hybrids-and-electric-cars-achieve-record-sales-in-the-united-states-8548.html

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

Kelley Blue Book names Top 10 Green Cars of 2011

KSEE (NBC) DMA: 55 Fresno, CA

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**Top News**

Will Detroit Three excel building smaller cars?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/04/23/will-detroit-three-excel-building-smaller-cars/

Detroit 3 rev up at Beijing auto show as No. 1 car market cools down

http://www.freep.com/article/20120423/BUSINESS03/204230349/Detroit-3-rev-up-at-Beijing-auto-show-as-No-1-car-market-cools-down

Ford to quadruple SUV offerings in China over next year

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120422/GLOBAL03/120429978/1131/ford-to-quadruple-suv-offerings-in-china-over-next-year

Ford hopes to gain ground in China with SUVs

http://www.freep.com/article/20120423/BUSINESS0102/120423027/Ford-China-SUVs-Ecosport

China’s love affair with SUVs

http://www.cnbc.com/id/47142349

Outlook brightens for Japan’s big car makers

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/04/23/outlook-brightens-for-japans-big-car-makers/

Auto resin shortage may strike Europe, Credit Suisse says

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-20/auto-resin-shortage-may-strike-europe-credit-suisse-says.html

Japanese auto makers riding out resin supply problems

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/04/23/japanese-auto-makers-riding-out-resin-supply-problem/

Whew! Resin plant blast put global auto output at risk; industry dodges a bullet – this time

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120423/OEM01/304239946/1193/resin-plant-blast-put-global-auto-output-at-risk-industry-dodges-a

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Sales up for EVs, hybrids

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120423/OEM06/304239948/1186/sales-up-for-evs-hybrids

GM to bulk up engineering resources in Pan-Asia region, Akerson says

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120423/GLOBAL03/120429970/1131/gm-to-bulk-up-engineering-resources-in-pan-asia-region-akerson-says

Akerson says GM to add 600 China dealers in 2012

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120423/GLOBAL/120429968/1131/akerson-says-gm-to-add-600-china-dealers-in-2012

GM to build 2013 Cadillac XTS in China this year

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120423/AUTO0103/204230371/1148/AUTO01/GM-build-2013-Cadillac-XTS-China-year

GM: Chevy global sales up 6.5 percent, led by the Cruze

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120422/AUTO0103/204220319/1148/AUTO01/GM-Chevy-global-sales-up-6-5-percent-led-by-Cruze

Volvo says it plans to add 10 new models in China

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120421/OEM01/120429983/1131/volvo-says-it-plans-to-add-10-new-models-in-china

Hyundai hits pause as China market cools

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120423/BLOG06/120429972/1503/hyundai-hits-pause-as-china-market-cools

Chrysler brand will relaunch in China with 300c sedan

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120423/COPY01/304239833/1131/chrysler-brand-will-relaunch-in-china-with-300c-sedan

Infiniti production shifting to China

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/04/infiniti-production-shifting-to-china/

Mercedes opens world’s first standalone AMG dealer in Beijing

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/04/mercedes-opens-worlds-1st-standalone-amg-dealer-in-beijing/

Ford makes big changes to its popular Escape

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120423/OEM03/304239984/1254/ford-makes-big-changes-to-its-popular-escape

Lamborghini’s ultra-SUV concept stomps into fray

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120423/OEM03/304239996/1423/lamborghini-ultra-suv-concept-stomps-into-fray

Kia’s hybrid sets new commuter standard

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/kias-hybrid-sets-new-commuter-standard-2012-04-21

Nissan scrambles after major cyber-attack

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/04/nissan-scrambles-after-major-cyber-attack/

**Dealer/Industry News**

Can humans manage the new technology deluge?

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120423/OEM01/304239983/1144/speedy-computers-and-graphics-are-rushing-new-technology-into-cars

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Q&A: Mitsubishi gets outlandish for Outlander

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/172922/qa-mitsubishi-gets-outlandish-for-outlander.html?edition=45971

Small talk: Ad exec Todd Grantham talks about Chevrolet’s marketing message

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120423/AUTO0103/204230339/1148/AUTO01/Small-Talk-Ad-exec-Todd-Grantham-talks-about-Chevrolet-s-marketing-message

Range Rover Evoque Special Edition designed with Victoria Beckham makes global debut in Beijing, China

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/range-rover-evoque-special-edition-designed-with-victoria-beckham-makes-global-debut-in-beijing-china-148426785.html

Jeep Wrangler shown in ‘Dragon design’ for China

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/jeep-wrangler-shown-in-dragon-design-for-china/1

The Jeep brand and USA Basketball announce partnership

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-jeep-brand-and-usa-basketball-announce-partnership-148491625.html

NASCAR white paper is green

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/172967/nascar-white-paper-is-green.html?edition=45971

9 brands taking Pinterest by storm

http://www.imediaconnection.com/article_full.aspx?id=31534

Pinterest: It’s not just a girl hangout

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-men-like-social-media-site-pinterest-2012-04-20

YouTube ad platform adds features, services

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/172849/youtube-ad-platform-adds-features-services.html?edition=45970

Facebook apps get privacy grades

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/172773/facebook-apps-get-privacy-grades.html?edition=45970

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