Today's News - April 30, 2012

**KBB in the News**

U.S. auto sales rates seen skewed as rebound continues

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-04-30/u-dot-s-dot-auto-sales-rates-seen-skewed-as-rebound-continues#p1

Strong April car sales forecast

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120428/AUTO01/204280324/Strong-April-car-sales-forecast?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cs

Dodge Dart targets younger generation

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120428/AUTO0101/204280349/1148/AUTO01/Dodge-Dart-targets-younger-generation

Mini models headline latest KBB Hot Car Report

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/mini-models-headline-latest-kbb-hot-car-report

Kbb.com: 10 Best Family Cars of 2012

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/04/28/kbb-com-10-best-family-cars-of-2012/

10 Best Minivans as per KBB

http://www.auto-types.com/autonews/10-best-minivans-as-per-kbb-8590.html

Saving in style: Prius c tops Kelley Blue Book’s green car rankings

http://readme.readmedia.com/Saving-in-Style-Prius-c-Tops-Kelley-Blue-Books-Green-Car-Rankings/3838939

Discover Kelley Blue Book’s ‘Best Value Brand’ at Jim Sigel Automotive

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?id=1146804&Itemid=99999999&option=com_content&task=view

Carl Hogan GM offers KBB’s Brand Image Award winner in luxury categories

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?id=1146865&Itemid=99999999&option=com_content&task=view

Nissan Maxima 2012 is choice of the young

http://main.omanobserver.om/node/92975

Tips to sell your car

WBAL (NBC) DMA: 27 Baltimore, MD

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**Top News**

Ford profit falls overall, but remains strong in U.S.

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/04/28/ford-profit-falls-overall-but-remains-strong-in-u-s/

Toyota rebounds but encounters strong rivals

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120430/AUTO0104/204300327/1148/auto01/Toyota-rebounds-encounters-stronger-rivals

Honda hurries Insight revamp but sales still fall

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/honda-insight-hybrid-civic-fit-toyota-prius-worse-mileage-better-price-room-major-changes/1

**OEM/Vehicle News**

China slowdown is just a blip

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120430/OEM01/304309957/1131/slowdown-in-china-sales-is-just-a-blip-automakers-say

Mercedes eager for U.S. retailers in China

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120430/RETAIL07/304309986/1131/mercedes-eager-for-u-s-retailers-in-china

Jeep keeps pushing for China production

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120430/OEM03/304309963/1131/jeep-keeps-pushing-for-china-production

Forecast: Daimler may overtake VW in 2015 luxury cars

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120429/AUTO0104/204290324/1148/auto01/Forecast-Daimler-may-overtake-VW-2015-luxury-cars

Strong Grand Cherokee sales to keep plant open all summer

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120430/AUTO0101/204300388/1148/auto01/Strong-Grand-Cherokee-sales-keep-Detroit-plant-open-all-summer

Coming new Accord must be a hit for Honda

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/coming-new-accord-must-be-a-hit-for-honda/1

Chrysler’s Dart Dodge parts snags as plant nears start

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-29/chrysler-s-dart-dodges-parts-snags-as-plant-nears-start.html

The Dodge Dart marks Chrysler’s renaissance

http://www.cnbc.com/id/47232515

Can aging Nissan Altima knock off new Toyota Camry?

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/toyota-camry-nissan-altima-aging-outsell-redesign-ford-fseries-chevy-silverado/1

Cadillac XTS next to get capless fuel filler

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/gm-cadillac-xts-ford-explorer-chrysler-300-dodge-charger-fuel-fill-capless-siphon-smell-hands-emergency-generator-us/1

Corvette in Korea: GM unit to import U.S. – built Chevy

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/04/30/corvette-in-korea-gm-unit-to-import-u-s-built-chevy/

Chrysler announces death of former exec Dan Knott

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120429/AUTO0101/204290339/1148/auto01/Chrysler-announces-death-former-exec-Dan-Knott

Chrysler assigning 70 people to new Detroit office

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120430/OEM/304309789/1424/chrysler-assigning-70-people-to-new-detroit-office

Safety officials step up Ford minivan rust probe

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/04/30/safety-officials-step-up-ford-minivan-rust-probe/

**Dealer/Industry News**

The new horsepower race: Bigger, HD dashboard screens

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/04/the-new-horsepower-race-bigger-hd-dashboard-screens/1

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Chrysler’s Viper overruns auto magazine covers

http://adage.com/article/mediaworks/chrysler-s-viper-overruns-auto-magazine-covers/234442/

Viewers, tweeters tune in to ‘Escape Routes’

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120430/RETAIL03/304309949/1254/viewers-tweeters-tune-in-to-escape-routes

Kip Moore unplugged: Singing about truck appeal (video)

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/04/29/kip-moore-unplugged-singing-about-truck-appeal-video/

Why are marketers forgetting to optimize their mobile campaigns?

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/advertising/12696.html

Pinterest – 5 tips to get your brand’s pins repinned

http://blogs.imediaconnection.com/blog/2012/04/26/pinterest-%e2%80%93-5-tips-to-get-your-brand%e2%80%99s-pins-repinned/?ref=IMEDIANEWS

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