Today's News - January 18, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Toyota redeems No. 1 spot for brand loyalty on kbb.com for first time since Q3 2010

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/toyota-redeems-no-1-spot-brand-loyalty-first-time-since-Q3-2010

Kelley Blue Book encourages used-car shoppers to buy before spring market peak

KGO (ABC) DMA: 6 San Francisco, CA

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Kelley Blue Book encourages used-car shoppers to buy before spring market peak

KTNV (ABC) DMA: 40 Las Vegas, NV

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Kelley Blue Book encourages used-car shoppers to buy before spring market peak

WTOV (NBC) DMA: 158 Wheeling, WV

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Used vehicles’ value expected to rise in 2012

http://www.toledoblade.com/Automotive/2012/01/18/Used-vehicles-value-expected-to-rise-in-2012.html

Cheap chick: What NOT to buy this quarter

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/money/Cheap-Chick%3A-What-NOT-To-Buy-This-Quarter-jan-17-2012

Old-car habit may have hit its peak

http://www.startribune.com/local/137540898.html

Driving a deal when car buying

http://www.chronicletimes.com/story/1805629.html

**Top News**

U.S. needs more auto oversight after runaway Toyotas, panel says

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-18/u-s-needs-more-auto-oversight-after-runaway-toyotas-science-panel-says.html

U.S. auto safety agency NHTSA needs improvement – study says

http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/18/autos/unintended_acceleration_report/index.htm

Report: NHTSA justified in closing Toyota probe

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120118/AUTO01/201180397/1148/Report-NHTSA-justified-closing-Toyota-probe

CAFE midterm review sought

http://www.freep.com/article/20120118/BUSINESS01/201180360/CAFE-midterm-review-sought?odyssey=tab

Supporters tout fuel rules

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120118/AUTO01/201180324/1148/Supporters-tout-fuel-rules

GM CEO asked to testify at Volt hearing

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120118/AUTO01/201180396/1148/GM-CEO-asked-testify-Volt-hearing

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Detroit teeters on the brink despite autos comeback

http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/18/news/economy/detroit_bankruptcy/index.htm

Jeep chalks up sales growth in U.S., Europe

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/01/17/jeep-chalks-up-sales-increase-in-u-s-europe/

Toyota adds shift at Texas plant to boost truck inventory

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120117/OEM01/301179788/1290

Opel’s new labor leader is a break with the past

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120118/COPY01/301189877/1193

Lotus’ incoming Malaysian owner says it’s open to selling sports carmaker

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-18/drb-open-to-selling-sports-carmaker-lotus.html

Report: Fiat 500 4-door hatchback model coming

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/report-fiat-500-4-door-hatchback-coming/1

Fiat offering Track Day for Abarth buyers

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/01/fiat-offering-track-day-for-abarth-buyers/

Ford Fusion wins top Detroit News’ Reader Choice awards

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120118/AUTO01/201180323/1148/Ford-Fusion-wins-top-Detroit-News-Readers-Choice-awards

First Drive: Mazda 2

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/01/first-drive-mazda-2/

Toyota’s hydrogen concept gets low-key Detroit reception

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/toyotas-fuel-concept-gets-low-key-detroit-reception/1

Digital windows on the world?

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/01/digital-windows-on-the-world/

Stodgy minivans are innovating to survive

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/17/10175683-stodgy-minivans-are-innovating-to-survive

Auto show visitors, high-tech displays interact

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120118/AUTO01/201180349/1148/Auto-show-visitors-high-tech-displays-interact

Mobility Center offers aid to disabled drivers

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/01/mobility-center-offers-aid-to-disabled-drivers/

**Dealer/Industry News**

Auto plants at capacity, buoying U.S. economy

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-18/auto-plants-at-capacity-buoying-all-parts-of-u-s-economy-cars.html

Simple steps to save gas without driving less

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/simple-steps-to-save-gas-without-driving-less-137571323.html

Henry Ford Museum to open new auto exhibit

http://www.freep.com/article/20120118/BUSINESS01/201180352/Henry-Ford-Museum-open-new-auto-exhibit?odyssey=tab

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Jay Leno’s tractor, signed by George W. Bush, up for auction

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/new-holland-tractor-president-george-w-bush-jay-leno-barrett-jackson-auction/1

Lexus to debut its first Super Bowl commercial

http://www.lexusnewsroom.com/releases/lexus+debut+first+super+bowl+commercial+jan13.htm

Nissan social media growth & engagement outpaces industry competition

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nissan-social-media-growth--engagement-outpaces-industry-competition-137571328.html

Nissan says new iPhone case heals itself

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/01/18/nissan-says-new-iphone-case-heals-itself/

Volkswagen touts R with iPad app

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/165998/volkswagen-touts-r-with-ipad-app.html?edition=42346

GM lets you build your engine

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/165989/gm-lets-you-build-your-engine.html?edition=42346

Infiniti expands coaches charity challenge

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/165992/infiniti-expands-coaches-charity-challenge.html?edition=42346

BMW’s Mini starts agency search

http://adage.com/article/agency-news/bmw-mini-starts-creative-agency-search/232136/

Yahoo founder Jerry Yang resigns from company’s board

http://adage.com/article/digital/yahoo-founder-jerry-yang-resigns-company-s-board/232145/

Social media accounts and conversations on the rise

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1008784&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

Smartphone reaches hits 46% in 2011, iPhone tops Android

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/165956/smartphone-reach-hits-46-in-2011-iphone-tops-and.html?edition=42356

For mobile, context is the differentiator

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/166013/for-mobile-context-is-the-differentiator.html?edition=42347

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