Today's News - June 1, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Toyota seen leading U.S. auto sales gains in May

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/31/auto-sales-idUSL1E8GVK6420120531?feedName=cyclicalConsumerGoodsSector&feedType=RSS&rpc=43

5 things to know about certified used cars

http://money.cnn.com/2012/06/01/magazines/moneymag/certified-used-cars.moneymag/

Buying certified used cars

http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/buying-certified-used-cars-102200752.html

Used-vehicle interest shifts toward sport & luxury segments

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/used-vehicle-interest-shifts-toward-sport-luxury-segments?page=show

Blue Ridge Mazda announces 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s win as a KBB Best Road Trip Car

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blue-ridge-mazda-announces-2012-mazda-mx-5-miatas-win-as-a-kbb-best-road-trip-car-155961765.html

**KBB Editorial**

KBB celebrates Donut Day 2012

http://youtu.be/LA3gxHbo34I

2013 Lexus ES First Review: A Little Edgier and Much More Electric

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-lexus-es-first-review-a-little-edgier-and-much-more-electric/

2013 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG unveiled

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-mercedes_benz-gl63-amg-unveiled/

**Top News**

Big Three auto sales roar in May

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/big-three-auto-sales-roar-in-may-2012-06-01

GM joins Toyota in missing May vehicle sales estimates

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-01/chrysler-vehicle-sales-rise-30-in-may-miss-estimates.html

Chrysler May sales jump 30%, Ford up 14%, GM up 11%

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/chrysler-sales-roll-continues-up-30-in-may/1

Ford: Focus, Fiesta find their natural sales levels

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120531/RETAIL01/120539973/1448/ford-focus-fiesta-find-their-natural-sales-levels

European makers: Passat roars for VW, Jetta sags

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/passat-roars-for-big-vw-gain-though-jetta-sags/1

**OEM/Vehicle News**

VW said to shake up management ranks to push growth goals

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-31/scania-ceo-said-to-move-to-vw-board-to-meld-truckmaking-units.html

Mazda for clean air credits grows as Cali’s ZEV mandates hit automakers

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/01/market-for-clean-air-credits-grows-as-calis-zev-mandates-hit-au/

Mazda to cut 250 jobs in U.S., Europe, report says

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120601/COPY01/306019858/1193/mazda-to-cut-250-jobs-in-u-s-europe-report-says

Ford aims to turn Detroit into auto industry’s Silicon Valley

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120531/OEM06/120539977/1254/ford-aims-to-turn-detroit-into-auto-industry-s-silicon-valley

Bill Ford touts innovation for Michigan

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/175930/bill-ford-touts-innovation-for-michigan.html?edition=47482

Fiat offers gasoline discounts to lure Italian car buyers

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120601/AUTO0101/206010391/1148/auto01/Fiat-offers-gasoline-discounts-lure-Italian-car-buyers

Ferrari holding online auction to benefit Italian earthquake victims

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/31/ferrari-holding-online-auction-to-benefit-italian-earthquake-vic/

GM confirms plans to close Oshawa plant

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120601/AUTO0103/206010399/1148/auto01/GM-confirms-plans-close-line-Oshawa-plant

Ford: Pension buyout offers 98K may start in August

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120601/AUTO0102/206010319/1148/auto01/Ford-Pension-buyout-offers-98K-may-start-August

U.S. court rejects settlement in defective VW-Audi sunroof case

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120531/OEM/305319801/1295/u-s-court-rejects-settlement-in-defective-vw-audi-sunroof-case

**Dealer/Industry News**

Three ways to rethink reconditioning & improve profitability

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/three-ways-rethink-reconditioning-improve-profitability

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

To promote the iQ, Toyota helps out Google Street View

http://adage.com/article/creativity-pick-of-the-day/promote-iq-toyota-helps-google-street-view/235085/

Toyota rolls out rich media ads to connect with car owners

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/advertising/12972.html

Acura launches ILX with Gen Y flavor

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/175921/acura-launches-ilx-with-gen-y-flavor.html?edition=47482

Licensing produces revenue for automakers

http://www.freep.com/article/20120601/BUSINESS01/206010353/Licensing-produces-revenue-for-automakers

Ford to expand on Facebook with ads for logo merchandise

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-31/ford-to-expand-on-facebook-with-ads-promoting-logo-merchandise.html

BMW Apple-like geniuses sell luxury models with tablets

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-31/bmw-apple-like-geniuses-sell-luxury-models-with-tablets-cars.html

Test driving BMW’s first concept store in Paris

http://adage.com/article/news/test-driving-bmw-s-concept-store-paris/235078/

BMW launching M Performance Edition in the UK with three new frozen matte colors

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/31/bmw-launching-m-performance-editions-in-the-uk-with-three-new-fr/

VW rolls out special Fender guitar Beetle for 2013

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/05/vw-rolls-special-edition-fender-guitar-beetle-for-2013/1

Rolls-Royce, David Yurman land ultimate placement in Robb Report Best of list

http://www.luxurydaily.com/rolls-royce-david-yurman-land-ultimate-placement-in-robb-report-best-of-list/

Google leverages local, social to boost mobile offerings with Google+ Local

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/search/12966.html

Google banking on product listings with Google Shopping

http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/google-banking-product-listings-140860

Facebook rolls out promoted posts, new page tools

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/175906/facebook-rolls-out-promoted-posts-new-page-tools.html?edition=47499

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