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

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=6440&DateTime=4%2F29%2F2013+5%3A52%3A41+AM&Term=Kelly+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

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

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-chrysler-first-quarter-profit-falls-20130429,0,243573.story

 

The New York Post: Tesla puts Volt, LEAF in rear-view mirror

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/tesla_puts_volt_leaf_in_rear_view_mtS4cV7cUd0uCEQq8Uw4QN?utm_medium=rss&utm_content=Business

 

International Business Times: April 2013 U.S. auto sales forecast – down about 10% from March, but up 11% from April 2012

http://www.ibtimes.com/april-2013-us-auto-sales-forecast-down-about-10-march-about-11-april-2012-1220899

 

San Antonio Express: GM hoping to take some truck sales from Toyota

http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/GM-hoping-to-take-some-truck-sales-from-Toyota-4468003.php

 

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

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/vw-working-on-a-high_output-tdi-and-10_speed-dsg-transmission/2000009301/

 

Chevrolet prices 2014 Corvette Stingray at $51,995

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/chevrolet-prices-2014-corvette-stingray-at-51995/2000009302/

 

KBB Weekend: 2015 GTI driven, 2014 Corvette priced, CLA reviewed

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/kbb-weekend-2015-gti-driven-2014-corvette-priced-cla-reviewed/2000009303/

 

 

**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

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130429/RETAIL07/304299997/ats-coupe-is-on-the-way-cadillac-tells-its-dealers#axzz2RruhGq22

 

Mercedes' GLK, then C class, will get four-cylinder diesel

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130429/OEM04/304299961/mercedes-glk-then-c-class-will-get-four-cylinder-diesel#axzz2RruZZxxl

 

Big plans, bad karma: How Fisker fell apart

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130429/OEM05/304299965/big-plans-bad-karma-how-fisker-fell-apart#axzz2Rru3azAg

 

VW to ease Europe woes with China growth, Porsche profit

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-29/vw-profit-drop-held-back-as-porsche-added-to-auto-brands.html

 

Nissan recalls 123,308 Altimas for spare tire issue

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130429/OEM11/130429896/nissan-recalls-123308-altimas-for-spare-tire-issue#axzz2RruMEyLt

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

Dealers try to strengthen franchise laws

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130429/RETAIL07/304299968/dealers-try-to-strengthen-franchise-laws#axzz2RrvE2Pbp

 

Obama to nominate Mayor Foxx to head transportation department

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-28/obama-to-nominate-mayor-foxx-to-head-transportation-department.html

 

 

**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’

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/199027/mazda-goes-big-with-game-changers.html?edition=59321#axzz2Rrq7P4g0

 

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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