Today's News - January 27, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Women’s car-shopping tactics steer them toward better deals

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/01/27/145941803/womens-car-shopping-tactics-steer-them-toward-better-deals

AutoNation CEO forecasts sales of 14 million units this year

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/autonation-ceo-forecasts-sales-of-14-million-units-this-year.html/

**Top News**

Ford Q4 operating profit slips to $1.1B on Europe, Asia losses

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120127/OEM/120129913/1254

Ford posts a profit due to one-time gains, misses estimates

http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/earnings/story/2012-01-27/ford/52815296/1

Ford earnings disappoint, causing new concerns and questions for investors

http://www.cnbc.com/id/46162841

Honda’s Ito forecasts business results to be best in at least five years

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-26/honda-s-ito-forecasts-return-to-pre-lehman-profits-in-complete-rebound-.html

California considers plan to speed battery, hydrogen auto sales

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-26/california-plan-may-speed-sales-of-cars-powered-by-electricity-hydrogen.html

California weighs major change to zero-emission mandate by 2025

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120126/OEM05/120129918/1286

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Hyundai, Kia decline earnings miss analysts’ estimates: Seoul mover

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-26/hyundai-motor-profit-rises-38-led-by-elantra-sales-in-u-s-1-.html

Kia gunning for big sales boost in Europe, U.S. to offset sluggish market

http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-gunning-for-big-sales-boost-in-europe-u-s-to-offset-sluggish-market.html

Tom Walsh; GM stays stuck in political crosshairs

http://www.freep.com/article/20120127/COL06/201270344/1205/BUSINESS01/Tom-Walsh-GM-stays-stuck-political-crosshairs

GM seen accelerating Opel restructuring as sales plunge

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120127/COPY01/301279880/1131

Teaching the Volt to charge smarter and cleaner

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/teaching-the-volt-to-charge-smarter-and-cleaner/?ref=automobiles&gwh=6E1B242AF1D22B23077035896C3C624C

BMW updates its stylish X6 crossover

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/bmw-updates-its-stylish-x6-crossover/1

BMW planning to slot i5 minivan into new range

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/27/bmw-planning-to-slot-i5-minivan-into-new-range/

Chevrolet to debut EcoLogic label on 2012 Sonic

http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-to-debut-ecologic-label-on-2012-sonic.html

Cruze wagon has potential for U.S. – but will it get here?

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120126/BLOG06/120129923/1499

Fiat launches redesigned car-based Strada pickup

http://www.leftlanenews.com/fiat-strada-2012.html

Fiat to revive 500L nameplate for five-door 500

http://www.leftlanenews.com/fiat-500l.html

Kia recalls certain Optima & Rondo models

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/kia-recalls-certain-optima-rondo-models

Ford uses kenaf plant inside doors in all-new Escape, saving weight and energy

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ford-uses-kenaf-plant-inside-doors-in-the-all-new-escape-saving-weight-and-energy-138138273.html

GMC creates ‘virtual’ hot and cold comfort

http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53864-gm-bozeman-virtual-hot-cold-comfort-gmc-terrain

**Dealer/Industry News**

Manheim to purchase Dealer Services Corp.

http://www.autoremarketing.com/financial-services/manheim-purchase-dealer-services-corp

Auto bailout sticks to GOP, Obama in Michigan

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120127/METRO/201270367/1148/auto01/Auto-bailout-sticks-GOP-Obama-Michigan

Taxpayers owed $13.9 and may never get it back

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/taxpayers-owed-1329-and-may-never-get-it-back/1

Green firm loses energy

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204573704577185591620344190.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_AutoIndustry3

Electric-car use to reach tipping point in 2015, Better Place’s Ofer says

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-27/electric-car-use-to-reach-tipping-point-in-2015-better-place-s-ofer-says.html

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

GM: Bad publicity hurt Volt

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120127/AUTO01/201270344/1148/auto01/GM-Bad-publicity-hurt-Volt

Audi Super Bowl spot casts car headlights as vampire slayer

http://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/super-bowl-2012-spot-audi/232374/

Suzuki goes to the dogs with Super Bowl ad

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120126/RETAIL03/120129928/1294

Tiny Chevy Sonic to get big Super Bowl pitch

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120126/RETAIL03/120129922/1260

GM: Chevy, caddy drive to Super Bowl

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/166583/gm-chevy-caddy-drive-to-super-bowl.html?edition=42713

Autos in sports, history and entertainment

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/01/martys-marketing-minutia-hype-and-hoopla-edition/

NASCAR races to integrate mobile

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/166606/nascar-races-to-integrate-mobile.html?edition=42714

Hearse used after JFK slain in Dallas sells

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=145747388&ft=1&f

Teens invited to spread distracted driving message with radio public service announcements

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/teens-invited-to-spread-distracted-driving-message-with-radio-public-service-announcements-138139948.html

Six reasons why adding Google+ to your Web presence & SEO strategy is a good idea

http://blogs.imediaconnection.com/blog/2012/01/26/6-reasons-to-add-google-to-your-web-presence-seo-strategy/?ref=IMEDIANEWS

Free apps win out over paid downloads

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1008796&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

Harnessing mobile trends, technology and tips from industry giants

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/opinion/columns/11982.html

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