Today's News - May 24, 2013

**KBB in the News**

Reuters: U.S. new car sales seen up 6-8 percent in May

USA Today: Auto industry predicts huge Memorial Day sales

USA Today: Six vehicles that get no respect but deserve it

Forbes.com: 10 Best SUVs Under $25,000

FOX Detroit: New-car sales to improve 6 percent in May with help from Memorial Day weekend sales events

CBS Detroit: Holiday weekend could be big for car companies, dealers

AutoRentalNews.com: New car sales improve in May

F&I Magazine: Memorial Day could drive up May sales by 6 percent, KBB reports

DailyFinance.com: New car sales to rise in May, led by Ford, Nissan and Volkswagen

AutoCreditExpress.com: Coolest new cars for bad credit buyers

**Top News**

GM prices Chevy Spark EV below $20,000 after tax credits

Chevy Spark EV to cost under $20K after tax credit

Electric Chevrolet Spark gets cheap lease price

Tesla and Chrysler trade barbs about paying back Uncle Sam

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Prius leads 2013 California car sales; domestic brands make gains

Chrysler works to rectify launch delays, meet growing demand

Henrik Fisker joins Hong Kong tycoon on Fisker bid, report says

Daimler strengthens Ford ties with 3-cylinder engine project

Mitsubishi plans accounting change to clean up balance sheet

The definitive sign GM is firing on all cylinders

Nissan recalls 841,000 cars worldwide 

**Industry/Dealer News**

AutoTrader, Experian partnership allows dealers to include AutoCheck reports with listings

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Dodge banks on Fast & Furious 6 tie-in to rev up Dart sales

Ford launches European campaign

Honda backs USAC racing

The Garage, Team Mazda taps Brad Audet

Cadillac nears decision in creative review

Volvo marketing boss Speck is leaving; sales VP Visser named successor

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