Today's News
Today's News - May 25, 2012
**KBB in the News**
Common car-buying mistakes to avoid
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonfogelson/2012/05/24/11-common-car-buying-mistakes/
Memorial Day car deals: Are the ‘deals’ really deals? Or just hype?
New-car sales to surge in May
http://content.usatoday.com/topics/article/Brands/Automotive/Jeep/03btfZz7zY82W/1
Popular Japanese models highlight KBB’s Q1 used shopping traffic figures
Memorial Day sales events will drive auto industry to 14.2 million SAAR, according to Kelley Blue Book analysts
WLNYMH (WLNY) DMA: 1 New York, NY
Memorial Day sales events will drive auto industry to 14.2 million SAAR, according to Kelley Blue Book analysts
WMAQ (NBC) DMA: 3 Chicago, IL
Memorial Day sales events will drive auto industry to 14.2 million SAAR, according to Kelley Blue Book analysts
WPVI (ABC) DMA: 4 Philadelphia, PA
Memorial Day sales events will drive auto industry to 14.2 million SAAR, according to Kelley Blue Book analysts
WRC (NBC) DMA: 8 Washington, DC
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Memorial Day sales events will drive auto industry to 14.2 million SAAR, according to Kelley Blue Book analysts
KING (NBC) DMA: 12 Seattle, WA
Memorial Day sales events will drive auto industry to 14.2 million SAAR, according to Kelley Blue Book analysts
KUSA (NBC) DMA: 17 Denver, CO
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Memorial Day sales events will drive auto industry to 14.2 million SAAR, according to Kelley Blue Book analysts
KGW (NBC) DMA: 22 Portland, OR
Memorial Day sales events will drive auto industry to 14.2 million SAAR, according to Kelley Blue Book analysts
WNCN (NBC) DMA: 24 Raleigh-Durham, NC
Memorial Day sales events will drive auto industry to 14.2 million SAAR, according to Kelley Blue Book analysts
WTHR (NBC) DMA: 26 Indianapolis, IN
Memorial Day sales events will drive auto industry to 14.2 million SAAR, according to Kelley Blue Book analysts
WTMJ (NBC) DMA: 34 Milwaukee, WI
Memorial Day sales events will drive auto industry to 14.2 million SAAR, according to Kelley Blue Book analysts
WXII (NBC) DMA: 46 Greensboro, NC
Memorial Day sales events to put industry on 14.2 million pace, says KBB
New-car sales in the U.S. set to increase nearly 30% in May
http://www.4wheelsnews.com/new-car-sales-in-the-us-set-to-increase-nearly-30-in-may/
Blue is the color of money on your vehicle trade-in!
http://westborough.patch.com/blog_posts/blue-is-the-color-of-money-on-your-vehicle-trade-in
2012 Buick Verano and 2012 Buick Regal on KBB Most Comfortable Cars Under $30,000 list
http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1191360&Itemid=34
Nissan Frontier ranked No. 1 compact pickup in vehicle satisfaction survey
**KBB Editorial**
Hertz adding 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI to its Green Traveler Collection
Nissan introduces innovative low-tire-pressure warning system
Toyota hybrid vehicle sales top 4 million worldwide
http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/toyota-hybrid-vehicle-sales-top-4-million-worldwide/
**Top News**
Toyota plans 8 compact cars for emerging markets
Toyota looks to growth in emerging markets
GM says $600k in ad agency work tied to CFO’s wife
GM reports CFO’s wife part of ad agency that worked on Chevy centennial
**OEM/Vehicle News**
Fiat may build Mazda cars at Fiat, Chrysler plants
Fiat likely to expand Chrysler stake in July
Subaru made in Japan defies trend as Fuji lifts output
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-24/subaru-made-in-japan-defies-trend-as-fuji-lifts-output.html
Tesla opens east-coast store ahead of Model S rollout
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/05/25/tesla-opens-east-coast-store-ahead-of-model-s-rollout/
2013 Cadillac XTS fills void at top of GM brand
Prototype 2013 Ford Fusion is spotted in light camouflage
BMW promotes Habib to head to automobile design
What is the break-even point on hybrid gas savings?
Apps allow electric cars to charge at cheapest rates
Ferrari deaths fuel anti-foreigner anger as Singapore votes
**Dealer/Industry News**
Growing sub-prime auto loans – new troubles for automakers?
http://www.cnbc.com/id/47552175
Judge: Auto dealers must tell buyers about bad credit
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/05/judge-auto-dealers-bad-credit/1
**Ad/Media/Marketing News**
Nissan’s Schaffer talks races, ride-and-drives
‘Risky Business’ Porsche 928 to be sold at auction
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/05/25/risky-business-porsche-928-to-be-sold-at-auction/
Five reasons why GM’s Super Bowl pass is baffling
VW’s Lamborghini issues RFP for PR support
http://adage.com/article/news/vw-s-lamborghini-issues-rfp-pr-support/234937/
How Facebook can take photos beyond its new ‘camera’ and Instagram
http://adage.com/article/digitalnext/facebook-photos-camera-instagram/234976/
Why Google+ Hangouts are a big win for digital
http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31877.asp
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