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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?

http://moneyland.time.com/2012/05/24/memorial-day-car-deals-are-the-deals-really-deals-or-just-hype/?iid=pf-article-latest

 

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

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/popular-japanese-models-highlight-kbb%E2%80%99s-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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Memorial Day sales events to put industry on 14.2 million pace, says KBB

http://www.fi-magazine.com/News/Story/2012/05/Memorial-Day-Sales-Events-to-Put-Industry-on-14-2-Million-Pace-Says-KBB.aspx

 

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

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/nissan-frontier-ranked-number-one-compact-pickup-in-vehicle-satisfaction-survey-2012-05-24

 

 

 **KBB Editorial**

 

Hertz adding 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI to its Green Traveler Collection

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/hertz-adding-2012-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-to-its-green-traveler-collection/

 

Nissan introduces innovative low-tire-pressure warning system

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/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

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120525/COPY01/305259935/1131/toyota-plans-8-compact-cars-for-emerging-markets

 

Toyota looks to growth in emerging markets

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120525/AUTO0104/205250401/1148/AUTO01/Toyota-looks-growth-emerging-markets

 

GM says $600k in ad agency work tied to CFO’s wife

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120525/OEM02/120529936/1261/gm-says-600k-in-ad-agency-work-tied-to-cfos-wife

 

GM reports CFO’s wife part of ad agency that worked on Chevy centennial

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120525/AUTO0103/205250411/1148/AUTO01/GM-reports-CFO-s-wife-part-ad-agency-worked-Chevy-centennial

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Fiat may build Mazda cars at Fiat, Chrysler plants

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120525/COPY01/305259901/1303/fiat-may-build-mazda-cars-at-fiat-chrysler-plants

 

Fiat likely to expand Chrysler stake in July

http://www.freep.com/article/20120525/BUSINESS0103/205250348/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

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120525/AUTO0103/205250331/1148/AUTO01/2013-Cadillac-XTS-fills-void-top-GM-brand

 

Prototype 2013 Ford Fusion is spotted in light camouflage

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120525/OEM04/120529939/1254/prototype-2013-ford-fusion-is-spotted-in-light-camouflage

 

BMW promotes Habib to head to automobile design

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120525/COPY01/305259884/1246/bmw-promotes-habib-to-head-of-automobile-design

 

What is the break-even point on hybrid gas savings?

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/05/what-is-the-break-even-point-on-hybrid-gas-savings/1

 

Apps allow electric cars to charge at cheapest rates

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/05/apps-allow-electric-cars-to-charge-at-cheapest-rates/1

 

Ferrari deaths fuel anti-foreigner anger as Singapore votes

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-25/ferrari-deaths-fuel-anti-foreigner-anger-before-singapore-poll.html

 

 

**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

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/175483/nissans-schaffer-talks-races-ride-and-drives.html?edition=47296

 

‘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

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120524/BLOG06/120529950/1503/five-reasons-why-gms-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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