Today's News - April 23, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

The 10 Best Green Cars

Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/22/the-10-best-green-cars-24_n_3132068.html?utm_hp_ref=business

 

Nissan beats Tesla in KBB’s ‘Green Car’ list

Auto Blog Green

http://green.autoblog.com/2013/04/22/nissan-beats-tesla-in-kbbs-green-car-list/

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Nissan Friend-Me Concept brings new democracy to cabin design

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/nissan-friend_me-concept-brings-new-democracy-to-cabin-design/2000009290/

 

Ford Escort Concept unveiled in Shanghai

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/ford-escort-concept-unveiled-in-shanghai/2000009287/

 

Acura Concept SUV-X takes the stage in Shanghai

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/acura-concept-suv_x-takes-the-stage-in-shanghai/2000009286/

 

Toyota will start building the Lexus ES350 in America

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/toyota-will-start-building-the-lexus-es350-in-america/2000009291/

 

Diesel-powered Mazda6 wins first race

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/diesel_powered-mazda6-wins-first-race/2000009289/

 

Honda Concept M foreshadows a new Multi-purpose Vehicle

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/honda-concept-m-foreshadows-a-new-multi_purpose-vehicle/2000009288/

 

2014 Volkswagen iBeetle revealed

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-volkswagen-ibeetle-revealed/2000009285/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Ford seen reaching record profit on growing Fusion sales

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-23/ford-seen-reaching-record-profit-on-growing-fusion-sales.html

 

Fisker Automotive misses Energy Department loan payment

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-fisker-misses-federal-loan-payment-20130422,0,5666949.story

 

Energy Department recovers $21 million from Fisker

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130422/OEM05/130429980/energy-department-recovers-21-million-from-fisker#axzz2RJ2OHSmN

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

With 43 million in sales and counting, Buick celebrates 110 years

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-buick-celebrates-110-years-20130422,0,567837.story

 

Nissan launches new U.S. battery plant

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2013/04/nissan-launches-new-us-battery-plant/

 

Nissan recalling Pathfinder and Infiniti JX vehicles for brake problems

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/04/23/nissan-recalling-pathfinder-and-infiniti-jx-vehicles-for-brake-problems/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=WSJ_Autos_Driversseat

 

Rolls-Royce Ghost recall: $250,000 car, wrong rim size label

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-rolls-royce-ghost-wrong-rim-size-label-20130423,0,7545521.story

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

U.S. expected to seek limits on car touchscreens

http://www.freep.com/article/20130423/BUSINESS0104/304230087/distracted-driving-touchscreens

 

China auto market balloons; pollution could choke growth

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/china-auto-market-balloons-pollution-could-choke-growth-6C9546599

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Cadillac brings ATS vehicle to life via augmented reality print campaign

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/software-technology/15200.html

 

Subaru debuts online series ‘Launch Control’

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/04/23/subaru-debuts-online-series-launch-control-video/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=WSJ_Autos_Driversseat

 

This VW pre-roll will skip itself for you

http://adage.com/article/creativity-pick-of-the-day/vw-pre-roll-skip/241032/

 

Infographic:  How Facebook’s EdgeRank works

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/46551.aspx#

 

 

 

 

 

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