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Consumers eyeing one of the many highly acclaimed redesigned 2011 model-year vehicles should be prepared to pay a significant premium. For example, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Kia Optima currently maintain more than a 40 percent premium versus their 201- model-year counterpart, significantly outperforming the Honda Accord and Toyota Corolla, which were carryovers from model-year 2010… 

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**Top News**

Tesla jumps after CEO says new Model S production unaffected by departures

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-17/tesla-says-development-of-new-model-s-electric-car-on-schedule.html

Tesla Motors says it’s on target with Model S electric car

http://www.freep.com/article/20120117/BUSINESS01/120117008/Tesla-Motors-says-s-target-Model-S-electric-car?odyssey=tab

Toyota confident in Thailand, invests despite floods

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120117/OEM01/120119857/1290

Ford selling $1B of bonds backed by auto loans

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120117/AUTO01/201170397/1148/auto01/Ford-selling-1B-bonds-backed-by-auto-loans

Ford: Saving Lincoln will take ‘every ounce of our energy’

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/ford-saving-lincoln-will-take-every-ounce-of-our-energy/1

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Acura: New products to lift sales

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120116/OEM03/301169950/1115

Jaguar, Land Rover report sales gains driven by Evoque

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/tata-jaguar-land-rover-range-rover-evoque-sales-increase/1

Volkswagen, BMW post 2011 European gains as region’s sales drop

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-17/fiat-peugeot-lead-2011-europe-car-sales-drop-as-economy-falters.html

Chrysler tempers sale predictions for 2012

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/chrysler-tempers-sales-predictions-for-2012/1

Mercedes apologizes for reference to Che Guevara

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/01/mercedes-apologizes-for-reference-to-che-guevara/

Fiat plans 500-like wagon modeled on Mini for U.S.

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120117/COPY01/301179890/1306

Saab cars headed to crusher, Trollhattan museum selling off 120 cars

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/17/saab-cars-headed-to-crusher-trollhattan-museum-selling-off-120/

As crossovers take over, do you miss trucks?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/01/17/as-crossovers-take-over-do-you-miss-trucks/

NHTSA: Ford, Mercury and Mini involved in latest recalls

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/nhtsa-ford-mercury-mini-involved-latest-recalls

Nearly 60,000 Minis recalled for fire hazard

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/17/nearly-90000-minis-recalled-for-fire-hazard/

Toyota Prius camper conversion has us charging for the woods

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/17/toyota-prius-camper-conversion-has-us-charging-for-the-woods/

**Dealer/Industry News**

Public hearing in Detroit to address fuel economy standards

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120117/AUTO01/201170380/1148/auto01/Public-hearing-Detroit-address-fuel-economy-standards

UAW president endorses proposed U.S. rules to boost mileage

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120117/OEM11/120119854/1186

Kain offers eight steps for dealers to boost online success

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/kain-offers-eight-steps-dealers-boost-online-success

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Kia readies male fantasy Super Bowl ad with supermodel

http://www.usatoday.com/money/advertising/story/2012-01-16/kia-super-bowl-ad-supermodel-adriana-lima-motely-crue/52606346/1

Carmakers seek Super Bowl ad wins

http://www.usatoday.com/money/advertising/story/2012-01-16/cars-super-bowl-ads/52606508/1

Audi Super Bowl spot to highlight signature LED technology and 2013 Audi S7

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/audi-super-bowl-spot-to-highlight-signature-led-technology-and-2013-audi-s7-137478643.html

BMW spotlights ‘M’ this year

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/165860/2011-good-for-two-wheel-category.html?edition=42271

GM approves Naked Lime Marketing for Web, marketing and advertising solutions under GM’s In-Market Turnkey Program

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gm-approves-naked-lime-marketing-for-web-marketing-and-advertising-solutions-under-gms-in-market-retail-turnkey-program-137483438.html

2011 good for two-wheel category

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/165860/2011-good-for-two-wheel-category.html?edition=42271

Measuring your lead-nurturing campaigns

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/165840/measuring-your-lead-nurturing-campaigns.html?edition=42271

Five tactics for combining search and display

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/30839.asp

Curious consumers begin scanning QR codes

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1008781&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

Mobile’s use in TV ads to increase in frequency in 2012

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/television/11898.html

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