Today's News - January 31, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Kbb.com predicts traffic surge for Chevrolet Sonic, Honda CR-V following Super Bowl XLVI

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/kelley-blue-book-predicts-traffic-surge-chevrolet-sonic-honda-crv-following-super-bowl

 

Auction Genius integrates Kelley Blue Book Values into its Web-based software, helping dealers make the best purchase decision

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/auction-genius-integrates-kelley-blue-book-values-web-based-software

 

U.S. auto sales seen surging 6 percent in January

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-31/american-sales-seen-surging-6-in-longest-streak-since-00-cars.html

 

Sonic, CR-V to shine in bowl

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/166814/sonic-cr-v-to-shine-in-bowl.html?edition=42818

 

KBB sets expectations for top auto commercials of Super Bowl XLVI

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/kbb-sets-expectations-top-auto-commercials-super-bowl-xlvi

 

Kelley Blue Book predicts used-car prices to increase 5 percent before March

WPVI (ABC) DMA: 4 Philadelphia, PA

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Kelley Blue Book predicts used-car prices to increase 5 percent before March

KSTP (ABC) DMA: 15 Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

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Kelley Blue Book predicts used-car prices to increase 5 percent before March

WRAL (CBS) DMA: 24 Raleigh-Durham, NC

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Kelley Blue Book predicts used-car prices to increase 5 percent before March

WTMJ (NBC) DMA: 34 Milwaukee, WI

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Kelley Blue Book predicts used-car prices to increase 5 percent before March

WOAI (NBC) DMA: 36 San Antonio, TX

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Kelley Blue Book predicts used-car prices to increase 5 percent before March

WILMLP (CBS) DMA: 132 Wilmington, NC

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**KBB Editorial**

 

California mandates one of seven new cars be EV or fuel-cell by 2025

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/california-mandates-one-of-seven-new-cars-be-ev-or-fuel_cell-by-2025/

 

The Super Bowl car commercials of 2012

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/the-super-bowl-car-commercials-of-2012/

 

Acura's Super Bowl commercial includes some serious negotiating

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/acuras-super-bowl-commercials-includes-some-serious-negotiating/

 

Suzuki's 2012 Super Bowl commercial subject to blackout

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/suzukis-2012-super-bowl-commercial-subject-to-blackout/

 

Kia channels Go Daddy in teasing 2012 Super Bowl commercial

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/kia-channels-go-daddy-in-teasing-2012-super-bowl-commercial/

 

Toyota returns to Super Bowl with a little more personality

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/toyota-returns-to-super-bowl-with-a-little-more-personality/

 

Cadillac video teases Super Bowl commercial for new ATS sedan

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/cadillac-video-teases-super-bowl-commercial-for-new-ats-sedan/

 

Veloster vs. cheetah vs. man in Hyundai Super Bowl commercial

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/veloster-vs-cheetah-vs-man-in-hyundai-super-bowl-commercial/

 

Hyundai channels Rocky theme in 2012 Super Bowl commercial

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/hyundai-channels-rocky-theme-in-2012-super-bowl-commercial/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Honda cuts full-year profit forecast after Thai floods disrupt production

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-31/honda-cuts-full-year-profit-forecast-after-thai-floods-disrupt-production.html

 

Honda slashes annual profit outlook on disasters, yen

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120131/COPY01/301319847/1117

 

Japanese auto suppliers are fined, and executives agree to prison, in price-fixing case

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/business/japanese-auto-suppliers-fined-in-us-price-fixing-case.html?_r=1&ref=automobiles&gwh=63834E44EACEFA740D22D48B91FE5BD5

 

Two more Japanese auto parts makers admit to price-fixing scheme

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-price-fixing-20120131,0,3638897.story

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Anti-diesel prejudice eroding fast in the U.S.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/diesel-avalance-cost-hostile-bosch-mileage/1

 

Regulators step up Jeep airbag investigation

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/01/31/regulators-step-up-jeep-airbag-investigation/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=WSJ_Autos_Driversseat

 

Departing Ford exec led auto changes

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120131/OPINION03/201310324/1148/auto01/Departing-Ford-exec-led-auto-changes

 

Domestics gained market share in California last year

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120130/RETAIL01/120139987/domestics-gained-market-share-in-california-last-year

 

How the Corolla became the best-selling car ever

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/31/10270539-how-the-corolla-became-the-best-selling-car-ever

 

Chrysler’s Mopar rolls out four 75^th anniversary editions for Chicago

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120131/OEM04/120139978/chryslers-mopar-rolls-out-four-75th-anniversary-editions-for-chicago

 

GM reveals big natural-gas van sale after Obama speech

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/gm-general-motors-president-barack-obama-at38t-natural-gas-vans-chevrolet/1

 

Most-stolen Ford Mustang model year may surprise you

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/most-stolen-ford-mustang-model-year-may-surprise-you/1

 

Jaguar XJ220 turns 20

http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-xj220-turns-20.html

 

Folded like origami

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/01/folded-like-origami/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

AutoTrader.com experts to host NADA workshop on how dealers can increase consideration from shoppers by adopting a transparent business model

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/autotradercom-experts-to-host-nada-workshop-on-how-dealers-can-increase-consideration-from-shoppers-by-adopting-a-transparent-business-model-138386554.html

 

The three year ‘pinch’ is helping new car sales

http://www.cnbc.com/id/46204575

 

Cars communicating to avoid collisions? NHTSA said time is now

http://www.freep.com/article/20120131/BUSINESS01/120131013/Cars-communicating-avoid-collisions-NHTSA-said-time-now-?odyssey=tab

 

Are cars’ safety computers vulnerable to hackers?

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/could-cars-get-hacked-through-entertainment-system-computers/1

 

Reports: Auto parts job at risk because of Chinese trade practices

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120131/AUTO01/201310405/1148/auto01/Reports-Auto-parts-jobs-risk-because-Chinese-trade-practices

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Acura to debut Super Bowl XLVI commercial, first for the brand

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/acura-to-debut-super-bowl-xlvi-commercial-first-for-the-brand-138357474.html

 

Audi to air midnight viewing of Super Bowl XLVI spot

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/audi-to-air-midnight-viewings-of-super-bowl-xlvi-spot-138340064.html

 

Bueller? Bueller? The story behind Honda’s Matthew Broderick ad

http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/bueller-bueller-story-behind-hondas-matthew-broderick-ad-137881

 

Honda signs celebs to stoke Super Bowl ads

http://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/honda-signs-celebs-stoke-super-bowl-ads/232416/

 

Ad of the day: Honda

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/ad-day-honda-137888

 

Volkswagen joins with Rolling Stone to host Indianapolis fan tailgate party on Game Day

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/volkswagen-joins-with-rolling-stone-to-host-indianapolis-fan-tailgate-party-on-game-day-138388314.html

 

Chrysler offers peek at next SRT Viper on Facebook

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120131/OEM04/120139983/chrysler-offers-peek-at-next-srt-viper-on-facebook

 

NASCAR takes the (digital) wheel

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/166802/nascar-takes-the-digital-wheel.html?edition=42818

 

Twitter, LinkedIn to see solid ad revenue growth

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1008805&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

 

Facebook releases moviemaking app to demystify timeline

http://adage.com/article/digital/facebook-releases-moviemaking-app-demystify-timeline/232422/

 

What your need to know about social’s future

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/30904.asp

 

 

 

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