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Volvo is set to unleash a slew of redesigns and refreshes as it attempts to inject more life into its brand.  Volvo’s most-visited vehicle last week on KBB.com was the XC60, thanks to a big media campaign this weekend as the NBA playoffs kicked into gear.  Volvo is touting the XC60 as luxury for ‘real’ people, appealing to the everyday consumer who needs a blend of luxury, safety and functionality… 

 

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**Top News**

 

Accavitti sees American Honda's U.S. sales rising 6% in April

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130425/RETAIL01/130429940/accavitti-sees-american-hondas-u-s-sales-rising-6-in-april#axzz2RP2DNXUv

 

Honda has high hopes for April sales

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130425/AUTO0104/304250386/1148/auto01/Honda-has-high-hopes-April-sales

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Hyundai Q1 net profit falls on home output drop, currencies

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130425/COPY01/304259953/hyundai-q1-net-profit-falls-on-home-output-drop-currencies#axzz2RUivkKJ1

 

Grilles come first as Mazda pushes personality

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/04/25/grilles-come-first-as-mazda-pushes-personality/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=WSJ_Autos_Driversseat

 

Report: Combined Chrysler-Fiat might have IPO in U.S.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/04/24/chrysler-fiat-ipo-marchionne/2109681/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Carfax hit with $50 million antitrust lawsuit by 120 dealerships

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130424/RETAIL07/130429941/carfax-hit-with-50-million-antitrust-lawsuit-by-120-dealerships#axzz2RUj7yime

 

By 2023, a changed world in energy

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/25/business/energy-environment/by-2023-a-changed-world-in-energy.html?ref=automobiles

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Drive On: Audi stars at 'Iron Man 3' premiere

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2013/04/25/iron-man-robert-downey-jr-gwyneth-paltrow-audi/2111641/

 

Chrysler keeps 'Imported from Detroit' tagline

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/04/24/chrysler-imported-from-detroit/2110611/

 

Chevrolet goes to bat for Impala

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/198838/chevrolet-goes-to-bat-for-impala.html?edition=59230#axzz2ROxNyMC7

 

 

 

 

 

 

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