Today's News - April 25, 2012

**KBB in the News**

European automaker claims repeat victory in luxury brand rankings; new winner on mainstream ride

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/european-automaker-claims-repeat-victory-luxury-brand-rankings-new-winner-mainstream-side

Kelley Blue Book honored as best Online Auto Shopping Brand

http://www.complex.com/rides/2012/04/kelley-blue-book-honored-as-best-online-auto-shopping-brand

Survey names KBB best site

http://www.usedcarnews.com/newsletters/4228-survey-names-kbb-best-site

Overpaying for used, fuel-efficient models a possibility, KBB warns

http://www.fi-magazine.com/News/Story/2012/04/Overpaying-for-Used-Fuel-Efficient-Models-a-Possibility-KBB-Warns.aspx

KBB cautions dealers on used fuel-sippers

http://www.automotivedigest.com/content/displayArticle.aspx?a=87168

Kelley Blue Book names 10 Best Green Cars

http://www.autotrader.com/research/article/car-news/167715/kelley-blue-book-names-10-best-green-cars.jsp

4 questions to help you decide on a new or used car

http://www.autotrader.com/research/article/car-shopping/167808/4-questions-to-help-you-decide-on-a-new-or-used-car.jsp

Kelley Blue Book has Chrysler 300 leading in cost-effective comfort

http://readme.readmedia.com/Kelley-Blue-Book-Has-Chrysler-300-Leading-in-Cost-Effective-Comfort/3828097

Web winners: Car buying, car selling

http://www.macon.com/2012/04/25/2002448/web-winners-car-buying-car-selling.html

**KBB Editorial**

2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Video Review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moy2pxmqu0c

**Top News**

BMW plans production increase in China

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/04/24/bmw-plans-production-increase-in-china/

BMW stretches 3-series in top down China luxury expansion

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-25/bmw-stretches-3-series-in-top-down-china-luxury-expansion-cars.html

Coda deal could lead to cheapest electric car yet

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/coda-great-wall-china-electric-car-partnership/1

Coda, Great Wall to co-develop EV for sale in 2014

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120424/OEM05/120429932/1131/coda-great-wall-to-co-develop-ev-for-sale-in-2014

**OEM/Vehicle News**

GM’s big plans for China includes more Cadillac models

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/gm-general-motors-china-cadillac-big-plans/1

GE CEO Immelt says electric car disappointment will fade

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120424/OEM05/120429933/1186/ge-ceo-immelt-says-electric-car-disappointment-will-fade

Ford CEO halfway to winning bet as Fitch boosts Ford

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-24/ford-ford-motor-credit-raised-to-investment-grade-by-fitch-1-.html

Ford bets $4.9 billion to overcome also-ran status in China

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-24/ford-bets-4-9-billion-it-can-overcome-also-ran-status-in-china.html

Lutz touts electric vehicles

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120425/AUTO01/204250320/1148/auto01/Lutz-touts-electric-vehicles

Peugeot quarterly revenue drops 7.3% on European market

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-25/peugeot-quarterly-revenue-drops-7-3-on-european-market.html

Scion unveils lightweight FR-S sporty coupe

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120425/OEM04/120429930/1291/scion-unveils-lightweight-fr-s-sporty-coupe

Scion says bye-bye box

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/04/scion-says-bye-bye-box/

Chrysler expected to announce offices at Detroit’s Dime Building

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120425/AUTO0101/204250385/1148/auto01/Chrysler-expected-announce-offices-Detroit-s-Dime-Building

**Dealer/Industry News**

U.S. extends comment period on proposed distracted driving regs

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120424/OEM11/120429931/1254/u-s-extends-comment-period-on-proposed-distracted-driving-regs

Teens don’t think they’re personally at risk of distracted driving

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/04/teens-dont-think-theyre-personally-at-risk-of-distracted-driving/

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Video: Making the most of Fiat Abarth’s supermodel

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/fiat-abarth-supermodel-catrinel-menghia/1

Fiat launches Facebook promotion for Abarth

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/173187/fiat-launches-facebook-promotion-for-abarth.html?edition=46089

Hyundai to offer Sirius in CPO vehicles

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/173171/hyundai-to-offer-sirius-in-cpo-vehicles.html?edition=46089

How Siri is going to completely change your job

http://www.imediaconnection.com/article_full.aspx?id=31603

Has timeline increased engagement on Facebook?

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1008997&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

Smartphone population gains users, young and old

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1008998&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

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