Today's News - April 30, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

The New York Times: Even VW now feels the weight of Europe’s economic troubles

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/30/business/global/european-troubles-lower-results-for-vw-and-fiat.html?emc=rss&partner=rss&_r=0

 

Market Watch: Now made in China

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-chinese-tastes-are-reshaping-american-malls-2013-04-26?pagenumber=4

 

MSN Autos: Top 10 Green Cars for 2013

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130430/AUTO0101/304300317/-1/rss53

 

Automotive News: Detroit 3 gain Q1 market share for first time since 1993

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130430/RETAIL01/130439996/detroit-3-gain-q1-market-share-for-first-time-since-1993#

 

The Detroit News: Key product shortages hurt Chrysler’s first quarter profits

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130430/AUTO0101/304300317/-1/rss53

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Jack Nerad reports the 10 Best Green Cars of 2013

KTVD (MyTV) - Denver, CO
9News at 8am

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=6385&DateTime=4%2F29%2F2013+8%3A14%3A17+AM&Term=kbb%2Ecom&PlayClip=TRUE

 

The Truth About Cars: Analysts predict very strong April sales

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/04/analysts-predict-very-strong-april-sales/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Chrysler hits a pothole over retooling costs

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323528404578452932634197790.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_AutoIndustry3

 

Chrysler profit tumbles on costs of product launches

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130429/OEM/130429897/chrysler-profit-tumbles-on-costs-of-product-launches#axzz2RxvqdAkP

 

Toyota sees slower U.S. sales in April on fleet cutback

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-29/toyota-sees-slower-u-s-sales-in-april-on-fleet-cutback.html

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford joins rush of American companies to Myanmar

http://money.cnn.com/2013/04/30/news/companies/ford-myanmar/index.html

 

Fiat troubles deepen as Chrysler net falls

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/04/30/fiat-troubles-deepen-as-chrysler-net-falls/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=WSJ_Autos_Driversseat

 

Mercedes-Benz USA announces senior management appointments

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mercedes-benz-usa-announces-senior-management-appointments-205385231.html

 

Don't count Elon Musk out yet

http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2013/04/30/dont-count-elon-musk-out-yet/

 

Subaru recalls more than 10,000 Forester wagons to replace mats that can interfere with pedals

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/subaru-recalls-more-than-10000-forester-wagons-to-replace-mats-that-can-interfere-with-pedals/2013/04/29/7f6957b6-b0c4-11e2-9fb1-62de9581c946_story.html

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Anthony Foxx: Can he fix bridges, roads and runways?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/04/30/fiat-troubles-deepen-as-chrysler-net-falls/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=WSJ_Autos_Driversseat

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Toyota unveils refreshed 4Runner at Stagecoach music festival

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-toyota-refreshed-4runner-stagecoach-20130429,0,3648960.story

 

Mercedes-Benz becomes global sponsor of the Masters Tournament

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mercedes-benz-becomes-global-sponsor-of-the-masters-tournament-205402961.html

 

Ford imports from Detroit for Mustang’s 50^th

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/199124/ford-imports-from-detroit-for-mustangs-50th.html?edition=59378#axzz2RxsDZKql

 

A trove of tropes from Chrysler’s Marchionne

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/199250/a-trove-of-tropes-from-chryslers-marchionne.html?edition=59378#axzz2RxsDZKql

 

Land Rover shills new Range Rover capabilities via interactive mobile app

http://www.luxurydaily.com/land-rover-flaunts-vehicle-capabilities-via-interactive-mobile-app/

 

Infographic: 25 of the most engaged brands on Twitter

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/46610.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

 

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