Today's News - February 29, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com names 10 Best Family Cars of 2012

http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54615-kelley-blue-book-kbb-names-10-best-family-cars-of-2012

Honda CR-V, Odyssey and Civic are three of the 10 Best Family Cars of 2012, according to Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/honda-cr-v-odyssey-and-civic-are-three-of-the-10-best-family-cars-of-2012-according-to-kelley-blue-books-kbbcom-140872183.html

2012 Kia Sorento named to ’10 Best Family Cars of 2012’ list by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2012-kia-sorento-named-to-10-best-family-cars-of-2012-list-by-kelley-blue-books-kbbcom-140855093.html

The best ‘green’ cars for the money

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2012/02/28/the-best-green-cars-for-the-money/

The cheapest 2012 model-year cars to own

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/46533912/ns/business-autos/

Kelley Blue Book: Audi saves buyers beyond their initial purchase

http://readme.readmedia.com/Kelley-Blue-Book-Audi-Saves-Buyers-Beyond-Their-Initial-Purchase/3685732

Shift! Ok, listen up. Green is not the colour of nerds

http://www.calgaryherald.com/cars/Shift+listen+Green+colour+nerds/6226038/story.html

**Top News**

GM and Peugeot to join forces, sources say

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/29/10540434-gm-and-peugeot-to-join-forces-sources-say

GM will acquire 7 percent stake in Peugeot as automakers cooperate on components

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-29/gm-will-acquire-7-stake-in-peugeot-as-automakers-cooperate-on-components.html

Fisker Automotive appoints Tom LaSorda as chief executive

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/28/fisker-automotive-appoints-tom-lasorda-as-chief-executive/

Fisker hires ex-Chrysler Chief LaSorda as CEO

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/02/28/fisker-hires-ex-chrysler-chief-lasorda-as-ceo/

Rearview car camera rules delayed by U.S.

http://money.cnn.com/2012/02/29/autos/rearview_cameras_postponed/index.htm

LaHood delays rule that may require backup cameras

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/02/report-backup-camera-to-be-required-on--2014-light-vehicles/1

**OEM/Vehicle News**

The real winners in Michigan: GM and Ford

http://money.cnn.com/2012/02/28/markets/thebuzz/index.htm

Obama vows to buy a Chevy Volt

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/28/obama-vows-to-buy-a-chevy-volt/?gwh=5D6A3246938073FE0E73789EBFC41074

Linda Marshall, head of GM’s OnStar unit, steps down

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120228/OEM/120229873/1182/linda-marshall-head-of-gms-onstar-unit-steps-down

Another electric vehicle maker shuts down

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/02/bright-automotive-fails-gm-energy-department-fisker-solyndra/1

GM likely to spend $500M in worker bonuses

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46562109/ns/business-autos/

Ferrari says the F12 Berlinetta is its most powerful car to date

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120229/COPY01/302299784/1164/ferrari-says-the-f12-berlinetta-is-its-most-powerful-car-to-date

Volkswagen unveils new topless Golf Cabriolet

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/02/volkswagen-unveils-new-topless-golf-cabriolet/1

Dodge confirms new Viper debuting in New York

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/02/dodge-confirms-new-viper-debuting-in-ny/

**Dealer/Industry News**

Romney wins critical Michigan Republican primary

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/romney-wins-critical-michigan-republican-primary-2012-02-28

Bill Clinton to address UAW members Thursday

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120229/AUTO01/202290397/1148/auto01/Bill-Clinton-address-UAW-members-Thursday

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Audi touts e-tron at TED

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/168827/audi-touts-e-tron-at-ted.html?edition=43991

News from Twitter: More ads on your phone

http://adage.com/article/digital/twitter-ads-phone/232997/

Pros and cons of Facebook’s new timeline app

http://email.imediaconnection.com/ct/15018210:17989204127:m:1:1829317623:108997C29B893D70A42ADF8AB406C5E9:r

How do you measure social media? Return on influence

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/168760/how-do-you-measure-social-media-return-on-influen.html?edition=43991

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