Today's News - May 21, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Decision points: Hybrid cars vs. traditional gas cars

http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2012/05/11/decision-points-hybrid-cars-versus-traditional-gas-cars/

Owners of costly electric cars save money on insurance

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/05/owners-of-costly-electric-cars-save-money-on-insurance/1

Some electric vehicle owners find savings on insurance

http://www.freep.com/article/20120520/BUSINESS01/205200444/Some-electric-vehicle-owners-find-savings-on-insurance

Briefs: Best new car deals are on outgoing models

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120519/BIZ/205190315/Briefs-Fiat-layoff-5-000-Italy-sales-drop?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cs

**Top News**

GM won’t advertise in the 2013 Super Bowl

http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/18/autos/gm-superbowl/index.htm

Another shot at GM as Hyundai re-ups for Super Bowl

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/05/another-shot-at-gm-as-hyundai-re-ups-for-super-bowl/1

GM says it’s dropping out of Super Bowl ad race

http://www.cnbc.com/id/47480857

Ferrari says it is ‘fine’ after Italian earthquake

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/05/20/ferrari-says-it-is-fine-after-italian-earthquake/

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Amid poor sales, Toyota unplugs Lexus HS hybrid

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120519/AUTO0104/205190320/1148/auto01/Amid-poor-sales-Toyota-unplugs-Lexus-HS-hybrid

2013 ushers in massive wave of product launches

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/05/2013-ushers-in-massive-wave-of-product-launches/

Audi eyes management reshuffle, CEO says

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120520/OEM02/305209994/1193/audi-eyes-management-reshuffle-ceo-says

Volkswagen names marketing VP

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/volkswagen-names-marketing-vp

Suzuki seen better fit for Fiat as ties with Tata founder

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-20/suzuki-seen-better-fit-for-fiat-as-ties-with-tata-founder.html

Redone Altima raises stakes in mid-sized battle

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120521/OEM03/305219964/1279/redone-altima-raises-stakes-in-mid-sized-battle

2 small? Not anymore

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120521/OEM01/305219966/1260/2-small-not-anymore

Summer fun: Cool VW Golf GTI convertible USA won’t get

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/05/summer-fun-nifty-golf-gti-convertible-us-wont-get/1

Chevy super sport: Do drivers want a muscle-sedan?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/05/21/chevy-super-sport-do-drivers-want-a-muscle-sedan/

Carmakers adding Internet devices despite safety concerns of feds

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120520/AUTO01/205200305/1148/auto01/Carmakers-adding-Internet-devices-despite-safety-concerns-feds

Mark Phelan: Energy Dept. website helps you break-even point of hybrid vehicles

http://www.freep.com/article/20120520/COL14/205200460/Mark-Phelan-Energy-Dept-website-helps-you-find-break-even-point-of-hybrid-vehicles

Takeshi Uchiyamada helped pilot Toyota through turbulent times

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120521/OEM02/305219959/1290/takeshi-uchiyamada-helped-pilot-toyota-through-turbulent-times

Chrysler recalls 67,872 Jeep Wrangler SUVs

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120520/OEM11/120529999/1147/chrysler-recalls-67-872-jeep-wrangler-suvs

**Dealer/Industry News**

AutoTrader.com reveals leadership changes for Dullea, Skutta & Jezek

http://www.autoremarketing.com/technology/autotradercom-reveals-leadership-changes-dullea-skutta-jezek

Highway deaths plunging as cars become safer

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/21/11758504-highway-deaths-plunging-as-cars-become-safer?lite

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

VW enlists Dave Matthews Band for eco promotion

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/175034/vw-enlists-dave-matthews-band-for-eco-promotion.html?edition=47063

Chevrolet goes skateboarding for Sonic

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/175035/chevrolet-goes-skateboarding-for-sonic.html?edition=47063

Actress Diane Kruger stars in Mercedes fuel-cell scene

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/05/diane-kruger-jamie-lee-curtis-model-actress-star-honda-clarity-mercedes-fcell-hydrogen-/1

Martin Scorcese working up Rolls-Royce biopic

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/05/martin-scorcese-working-up-rolls-royce-biopic/

Book review: ‘Carroll Shelby’ looks into racer’s cars, life

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/05/21/book-review-carroll-shelby-looks-into-racers-cars-life/

Net worth: Can Facebook sell cars?

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120521/RETAIL03/305219948/1018/net-worth-can-facebook-sell-cars

Facebook’s $38 IPO at end of first day of trading worth… $38

http://adage.com/article/digital/facebook-closes-38/234863/

Facebook still courting media business

http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/facebook-still-courting-media-business-140651

Is Pinterest’s mobile stronger than Facebook’s?

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/social-networks/12875.html

Local social ad spending set to surge

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009061&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

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