Today's News - March 22, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Kelley Blue Book: March new-car sales to reach highest levels since 2007; 1,425,000 units, 14.6 million seasonally adjusted sales rate

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/kelley-blue-book-march-new-car-sales-reach-highest-levels-since-2007

Auto sales continue to strengthen in March

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-march-auto-sales-20120322,0,2819249.story

March U.S. auto sales forecast to rise 6 to 14%

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120322/RETAIL01/120329965#ixzz1prXXKnFm

Used cars, pricey gas (Kelley Blue Book March Blue Book Market Report mentioned at 0:43)

Automotive News - video

http://search.autonews.com/v/53419951/used-cars-pricey-gas-3-20-12.htm?q=kelley+blue+book

Hybrid car prices increasing due to high gas prices

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/21/hybrid-car-prices-increase_n_1367983.html?ref=mostpopular

Costly compacts

http://www.freep.com/article/20120322/BUSINESS01/203220369/Costly-compacts

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

WABC (ABC) DMA: 1 New York, NY

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

KUSI (KUSI) DMA: 28 San Diego, CA

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

WSPA (CBS) DMA: 37 Greenville, SC

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

WMBF (NBC) DMA: 103 Myrtle Beach, SC

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Volkswagen to add 800 jobs at U.S. plant as auto sales strengthen

http://lat.ms/GHjJYq

Kbb.com mobile app hits landmark

http://www.autoremarketing.com/technology/kbbcom-mobile-app-hits-landmark

Making an auto loan more affordable

http://www.autocreditexpress.com/blog/2012/03/21/making-an-auto-loan-more-affordable/

Hybrids’ resale values rising

http://www.myperfectautomobile.com/hybrid-cars-2/hybrids-resale-values-rising.html

Report: Fuel-efficient cars to boost Honda 2012 market share

http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2012/03/22/report-fuel-efficient-cars-to-boost.html

General Motors Company: Colorado Volt buyers eligible for $13,000 in tax credits

http://www.4-traders.com/GENERAL-MOTORS-COMPANY-6873535/news/GENERAL-MOTORS-COMPANY-Colorado-Volt-Buyers-Eligible-for-$13-500-in-Tax-Credits-14230624/

Volkswagen leaders make announcement about employment Thursday

http://www.4-traders.com/GENERAL-MOTORS-COMPANY-6873535/news/GENERAL-MOTORS-COMPANY-Colorado-Volt-Buyers-Eligible-for-$13-500-in-Tax-Credits-14230624/

Volkswagen Chattanooga to hire 800 to meet growing demand

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/volkswagen-chattanooga-to-hire-800-to-meet-growing-demand-143797786.html

**Kbb.com Weekly Hot Car Report**

Check out the Kbb.com Hot Car Report, detailing the latest in shopping activity on kbb.com.  This weekly report plus analyst commentary provides a snapshot look into which models are generating the greatest changes in new-car shopper interest this week, including the top and bottom movers.  Results are provided by the Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence team.

Kelley Blue Book Hot Car Report Analysis – March 22, 2012: