Today's News - March 20, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Kbb.com Android app hits one-million download milestone

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/kelley-blue-book-android-app-hits-one-million-download-milestone

 

Used compact, hybrid car prices soar along with gas

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/03/used-compact-hybrid-car-prices-rising-gas/1

 

Small cars looking at bigger stickers

http://www.cnbc.com/id/46787881

 

Prices for used fuel-efficient cars and hybrids rise with gas

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-used-hybrid-prices-20120319,0,2115636.story

 

Kelley Blue Book: Used compact, hybrid car values on the rise, could repeat 20 percent gains of 2011

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FNC (FNC) DMA: 0 National Programming

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Kelley Blue Book: Used compact, hybrid car values on the rise, could repeat 20 percent gains of 2011

KTTV (Fox) DMA: 2 Los Angeles, CA

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Kelley Blue Book: Used compact, hybrid car values on the rise, could repeat 20 percent gains of 2011

WFLD (Fox) DMA: 3 Chicago, IL

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Kelley Blue Book: Used compact, hybrid car values on the rise, could repeat 20 percent gains of 2011

WFXT (Fox) DMA: 7 Boston, MA

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Kelley Blue Book: Used compact, hybrid car values on the rise, could repeat 20 percent gains of 2011

WTTG (Fox) DMA: 8 Washington, DC

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Kelley Blue Book: Used compact, hybrid car values on the rise, could repeat 20 percent gains of 2011

WAGA (Fox) DMA: 9 Atlanta, GA

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Kelley Blue Book: Used compact, hybrid car values on the rise, could repeat 20 percent gains of 2011

WJBK (Fox) DMA: 11 Detroit, MI

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Kelley Blue Book: Used compact, hybrid car values on the rise, could repeat 20 percent gains of 2011

WTVT (Fox) DMA: 14 Tampa, FL

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Kelley Blue Book: Used compact, hybrid car values on the rise, could repeat 20 percent gains of 2011

KMSP (Fox) DMA: 15 Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

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Kelley Blue Book: Used compact, hybrid car values on the rise, could repeat 20 percent gains of 2011

KMVU (Fox) DMA: 140 Medford, OR

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With 20 percent used-price spike looming, KBB advises quick action on fuel-friendly cars

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/20-percent-used-price-spike-looming-kbb-advises-quick-action-fuel-friendly-cars

 

KBB sees small car spike

http://www.usedcarnews.com/newsletters/4081-kbb-sees-small-car-spike

 

Chevrolet halts Volt production

http://www.autotrader.com/research/article/car-news/156283/chevrolet-halts-volt-production.jsp?rdpage=NEWSREVIEWSCONTENTARTICLE_05

 

Authenticom enters into agreement with Kelley Blue Book to become licensed provider of automotive valuation data

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/authenticom-enters-into-agreement-with-kelley-blue-book-to-become-licensed-provider-of-automotive-valuation-data-143494746.html

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2013 Ford Mustang First Drive Review: Old pony, new tricks

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-ford-mustang-first-drive-review-old-pony-new-tricks/

 

2012 Dodge Durango Special Service model rolls into action

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2012-dodge-durango-special-service-model-rolls-into-action/

 

New Ford Tourneo Custom previews future U.S. E-Series van

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/new-ford-tourneo-custom-previews-future-us-e_series-van/

 

2013 Chevrolet Corvette turns 60 with a unique birthday blowout

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-chevrolet-corvette-turns-60-with-a-unique-birthday-blowout/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Nissan revives Datsun brand for emerging markets

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120320/OEM/120329999/1198/nissan-revives-datsun-brand-for-emerging-markets

 

Nissan brings back the Datsun brand

http://adage.com/article/news/nissan-brings-back-datsun-brand/233417/

 

Chinese automobile sales projected to miss growth target

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-20/chinese-automobile-sales-projected-to-miss-growth-target.html

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Mercedes record 25 percent discount tops shrinking China margins

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-19/mercedes-record-25-discount-tops-shrinking-china-margins.html

 

Mitsubishi aims to double U.S. output amid export push

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120319/OEM01/120319884/1424/mitsubishi-aims-to-double-u-s-output-amid-export-push

 

GM CEO awarded $2 million in restricted shares

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120319/OEM02/120319883/1424/gm-ceo-awarded-2-million-in-restricted-shares

 

Big payday for GM’s Akerson

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/03/big-payday-for-gm%e2%80%99s-akerson/

 

Mercedes-Benz to drop R class wagon in U.S.

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120320/OEM04/120329996/1286/mercedes-benz-to-drop-r-class-wagon-in-u-s

 

Nissan to debut improved Leaf in December

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120320/AUTO01/203200342/1148/auto01/Nissan-debut-improved-Leaf-December

 

Dodge to pitch Durango Special Service police vehicle

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120320/OEM04/120329995/1251/dodge-to-pitch-durango-special-service-police-vehicle

 

Porsche targets rich Nigerians’ love for luxury

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46785263/ns/business-autos/

 

Ford names new head of U.S. government affairs

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120319/OEM02/120319882/1179/ford-names-new-head-of-u-s-government-affairs

 

Marchionne sees ‘painful’ changes for European carmakers

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120320/COPY01/303209817/1193/marchionne-sees-painful-changes-for-european-carmakers

 

Consumer Reports finally gets first impression of Karma

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/03/consumer-reports-finally-gets-first-impression-of-karma/

 

Toyota’s total recall

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/170448/toyotas-total-recall.html?edition=44756

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

DOE: Gas prices climb again, hit average $3.87 a gallon

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/03/doe-gas-prices-climb/1

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Taurus SHO stars in Ford TV spots

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120319/RETAIL03/303199953/1254/taurus-sho-stars-in-ford-tv-spots

 

Audi brings back #WantAnR8 campaign with new TV spot and Twitter contest launching today

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/audi-brings-back-wantanr8-campaign-with-new-tv-spot-and-twitter-contest-launching-today-143474236.html

 

Chrysler, Pure Detroit agree to mediation to settle ‘Imported from Detroit’ suit

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120319/AUTO0101/203190378/1148/auto01/Chrysler-Pure-Detroit-agree-mediation-settle-Imported-from-Detroit-suit

 

Linsanity to make its mark on Volvo cars

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/20/linsanity-to-make-its-mark-on-volvo-cars/

 

Honda and Sprinkles bake up sweet CR-V marketing program

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/honda-and-sprinkles-bake-up-sweet-cr-v-marketing-program-143350856.html

 

Facebook app shares ‘friend’ data with marketers

http://adage.com/article/digital/facebook-app-shares-friend-data-marketers/233419/

 

New iPad’s perk for publishers

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/new-ipads-perk-publishers-139009

 

Ten ways to make your website more social

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31250.asp

 

A brand’s guide to true social engagement

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31246.asp

 

 

 

 

 

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