Today's News
Today's News - April 29, 2013
**KBB in the News**
NPR: Kelley Blue Book’s Alec Gutierrez reports Hurricane Sandy’s impact on the auto industry
CNN Money: 6 greenest cars made in America
http://money.cnn.com/gallery/magazines/fortune/2013/04/27/6-american-green-cars.fortune/index.html
USA Today: Chrysler earnings plunge on model changes
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/04/29/chrysler-first-quarter-earnings/2119855/
The Los Angeles Times: Chrysler's first-quarter profits dip, expenses for new models rise
The New York Post: Tesla puts Volt, LEAF in rear-view mirror
International Business Times: April 2013 U.S. auto sales forecast – down about 10% from March, but up 11% from April 2012
San Antonio Express: GM hoping to take some truck sales from Toyota
The Detroit Free Press: Chrysler profit declines to $166 million in 1st quarter
http://www.freep.com/article/20130429/BUSINESS/304290059/chrysler-fiat-earnings-loss
**KBB Editorial**
VW working on a high-output TDI and 10-speed DSG transmission
Chevrolet prices 2014 Corvette Stingray at $51,995
KBB Weekend: 2015 GTI driven, 2014 Corvette priced, CLA reviewed
**Top News**
Chrysler profit growth slows due to costs
http://www.cnbc.com/id/100684413
Chrysler sales slump ahead on new model launches
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/29/fiat-chrysler-results-idUSL6N0DG3FD20130429
Tesla offers idiot-proof battery warranty
http://money.cnn.com/2013/04/26/autos/tesla-service-gaurantee/index.html
Tesla owners get 'no-fault' battery warranty
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/04/26/tesla-battery-warranty-loaner-cars/2116799
**OEM/Vehicle News**
ATS coupe is on the way, Cadillac tells its dealers
Mercedes' GLK, then C class, will get four-cylinder diesel
Big plans, bad karma: How Fisker fell apart
VW to ease Europe woes with China growth, Porsche profit
Nissan recalls 123,308 Altimas for spare tire issue
**Dealer/Industry News**
Dealers try to strengthen franchise laws
Obama to nominate Mayor Foxx to head transportation department
**Ad/Media/Marketing News**
Chrysler's 'Farmer' ads yield rich harvest
http://www.autonews.com/article/20130429/RETAIL03/304299964/a-rich-harvest-for-farmer-ads#
Mazda goes big with ‘Game Changers’
Twitter and Facebook are poised to challenge YouTube
http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/twitter-and-facebook-are-poised-challenge-youtube-148989
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