Today's News - February 27, 2012

**KBB in the News**

When gas prices are high, high car prices follow

http://moneyland.time.com/2012/02/27/when-gas-prices-are-high-high-car-prices-follow/

Four upsides to higher gas prices

http://money.msn.com/saving-money-tips/post.aspx?post=33bb070f-59ea-40dd-abb6-6c27ecbfb9d0

Ten coolest cars with greatest mileage

http://www.forbes.com/sites/hannahelliott/2012/02/27/10-coolest-cars-with-great-gas-mileage/

Further increase in gas costs likely to strongly impact used prices

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/further-increase-gas-costs-likely-strongly-impact-used-prices

As gas prices rise, Kelley Blue Book recommends shoppers weigh options carefully before making vehicle purchase

WCCO (CBS) DMA: 15 Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

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Hybrids selling well as gas prices rise

http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/hybrids-selling-well-as-gas-prices-rise

As gas prices rise, Kelley Blue Book recommends shoppers weigh options carefully before making vehicle purchase

KMTR (NBC) DMA: 121 Eugene, OR     

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St. Charles Hyundai proudly carries the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and Sonata, Kelley Blue Book award winners

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/sbwire-128488.htm

He’s the van

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/inside.asp?xfile=/data/citytimes/2012/February/citytimes_February256.xml&section=citytimes&col=

Women hate haggling over car loans, yet get the best deals

http://www.gobankingrates.com/auto-loans/women-hate-haggling-car-get-best-deals/

**Top News**

Detroit automakers race to keep up with sales

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120227/AUTO01/202270364/1148/auto01/Detroit-automakers-race-keep-up-sales

Japanese plants bounce back

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120227/OEM01/302279961/1424/japanese-plants-bounce-back

Volkswagen to buy remaining Porsche stake

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-27/volkswagen-said-to-be-close-to-agreement-on-buying-remaining-porsche-stake.html

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Mazda’s woes don’t stop U.S. plan

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120227/OEM01/302279970/1117/mazdas-woes-dont-stop-u-s-plan

Tesla says blogger’s battery post sparked ‘irrational’ fear

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-24/tesla-says-blogger-sparked-irrational-fear-with-battery-claim.html

Ford Focus sales on pace to double in February

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ford-focus-sales-on-pace-to-double-in-february-140553143.html

Audi-led global carmakers may miss out on China’s $13 billion state fleet

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-27/audi-led-foreign-automakers-may-be-shut-out-of-china-state-fleet.html

Mark Phelan: Ford envisions plenty of room for growth in small SUV segment

http://www.freep.com/article/20120226/COL14/202260429/Mark-Phelan-Ford-envisions-plenty-room-growth-small-SUV-segment?odyssey=tab

Avoiding gridlock with smart autos

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203960804577243302281945814.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_AutoIndustry3

Bentley banks on U.S. rebound, wealthy Chinese in bid to double sales

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120226/COPY01/302269984/1198/bentley-banks-on-u-s-rebound-wealthy-chinese-in-bid-to-double-sales

Toyota tentatively denied arbitration for acceleration cases

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120225/OEM/120229918/1424/toyota-tentatively-denied-arbitration-for-acceleration-cases

Chrysler & Fiat bulking up California dealership count

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/chrysler-fiat-bulking-california-dealership-count

Azera adds amenities – for a price

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120227/OEM03/302279986/1276/azera-adds-amenities-for-a-price

Audi bringing A3 e-tron battery car to U.S.

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/02/audi-bringing-a3-e-tron-battery-car-to-u-s/

Chevrolet Camaro the top selling sports car in ‘11

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120227/AUTO0103/202270377/1148/auto01/Chevrolet-Camaro-top-selling-sports-car-11

Will Hyundai buyers flip over Elantra’s hidden camera?

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/02/will-hyundai-buyers-flip-over-elantras-hidden-camera/1

Nissan recalls 79,000 cars over possible gas leaks

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/nissan-recalls-79000-cars-over-possible-gas-leaks-2012-02-27

Porsche recalls 20,000 Cayennes for loose headlight assemblies

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/24/porsche-recalls-20000-cayennes-for-loose-headlight-assemblies/

**Dealer/Industry News**

Obama’s green-car plan runs into alternative-fuel limits

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-24/obama-s-green-car-plan-runs-into-alternative-fuel-limits-cars.html

Romney doubles down on economy in Detroit

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/in-detroit-romney-to-double-down-on-economy-2012-02-24

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Toyota, GM, Unilever channel big bucks to YouTube

http://adage.com/article/digital/toyota-gm-unilever-channel-big-bucks-youtube/232958/

No Oscar, but General Motors celebrates its movie roles

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/02/no-oscar-but-general-motors-celebrates-its-movie-roles/1

Dodge lets consumers build their own Darts online, but there’s a catch

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120224/BLOG06/120229925/1503/dodge-lets-consumers-build-their-own-darts-online-but-theres-a-catch

New Ford ad to tout Mustang Customizer, app

http://www.freep.com/article/20120225/BUSINESS01/202250369/New-Ford-ad-tout-Mustang-Customizer-app?odyssey=tab

Ram truck boosts country music efforts

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/168533/ram-truck-boosts-country-music-efforts.html?edition=43873

Subaru taps nostalgia for the first car

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/168531/subaru-taps-nostalgia-for-the-first-car.html?edition=43873

Jaguar takes next step in global transformation with launch of new contemporary Jaguar brand strategy

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jaguar-takes-next-step-in-global-transformation-with-launch-of-a-new-contemporary-jaguar-brand-strategy-140539513.html

NASCAR, advertisers start their engines

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/168532/nascar-advertisers-start-their-engines.html?edition=43873

How will Facebook influence the future of mobile advertising?

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/opinion/columns/12198.html

How to monetize fans on Facebook

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31072.asp

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