Today's News - May 22, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Owners of EVs may save money on insurance

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs/autosblogpost.aspx?post=abd48cba-0d1a-4a7b-b601-0d0191ede8fb

5 red flags of used-car scams

http://money.msn.com/car-buying/5-red-flags-of-used-car-scams-bankrate.aspx

**Top News**

Nissan plans luxury-brand headquarters in Hong Kong

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/05/22/nissan-plans-luxury-brand-headquarters-in-hong-kong/

Nissan’s luxury Infiniti brand opens HQ in Hong Kong to get closer to China auto market

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/industries/nissans-luxury-infiniti-brand-opens-hq-in-hong-kong-to-get-closer-to-china-auto-market/2012/05/22/gIQAMN17gU_story.html

Cadillac plans string of new models after XTS

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/05/cadillac-plans-string-of-new-or-redone-models-after-xts/1

Cadillac’s ‘avalanche of new product’ should reverse sales slide

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120522/BLOG06/120529980/1499/cadillacs-avalanche-of-new-product-should-reverse-sales-slide

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Acura’s smaller, cheaper ILX compact on sale today

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/05/acuras-smaller-cheaper-ilx-compact-on-sale-today/1

First Ford Focus Electric models en route to dealerships

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/22/first-ford-focus-electric-models-en-route-to-dealerships/

Tesla Model S deliveries to begin June 22

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120522/OEM05/120529983/1186/tesla-model-s-deliveries-to-begin-june-22

Nissan plans to expand Datsun sales to Mideast, Latin America

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120522/GLOBAL/120529981/1280/nissan-plans-to-expand-datsun-sales-to-mideast-latin-america

Nissan to build Datsun cars in Russia

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120521/AUTO0104/205210414/1148/auto01/Nissan-build-Datsun-cars-Russia

GM begins $380M Mo. plant expansion

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120522/AUTO0103/205220333/1148/auto01/GM-begins-380M-Mo-plant-expansion

Toyota to boost engine production in North America

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/05/22/toyota-to-boost-engine-production-and-north-america/

68,000 Jeep Wranglers recalled for fire risk

http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/21/autos/jeep_wrangler_recall/index.htm

Ford salaried pensioners face choice: Lump-sum payout or monthly checks

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120521/OEM02/120529991/1178/ford-salaried-pensioners-face-choice-lump-sum-payout-or-monthly

**Dealer/Industry News**

Execs upbeat on industry’s comeback, study says

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120522/OEM02/120529988/1186/execs-upbeat-on-industrys-comeback-study-says

California Senate passes bill for self-driving cars

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-driverless-20120522,0,1232651.story

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Bringing up Scion, Toyota overhauls brand and products

http://www.forbes.com/sites/dalebuss/2012/05/20/bringing-up-scion-toyota-matures-the-brand-and-products/

7 things GM doesn’t understand about Facebook advertising

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31836.asp

Lexus showcases new 2013 RX F Sport vehicle via Weather Channel sponsorship

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/advertising/12881.html

NASCAR inks first-ever deal with Twitter

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/175146/nascar-inks-first-ever-deal-with-twitter.html?edition=47142

Is there a problem with Facebook advertising?

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009065&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

Can video get some Instagram-like love?

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/can-video-get-some-instagram-love-140638

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