Today's News
Today's News - March 25, 2013
PLEASE NOTE: The Kelley Blue Book Public Relations Team will be out of the office for the remainder of the week attending the New York International Auto Show Media Preview Days, so Today’s News will be on hiatus until Monday, April 1, 2013. For the latest auto show news this week, please visit http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-new-york-auto-show/.
**KBB in the News**
The coolest cars you can buy with your tax refund
New York auto show leans to luxury
http://www.freep.com/article/20130324/BUSINESS01/303240123/New-York-auto-show-leans-luxury
Chrysler's new Cherokee more streamlined, more car-like
What carmakers have the best brand images? Detroit automakers win 3 awards
http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/2013/03/what_carmakers_have_the_best_b.html
BMW receives Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Award
http://www.autoevolution.com/bmw-blog/bmw-receives-kelley-blue-book-brand-image-award-56893.html
Americans’ perceptions of luxury brands rising despite flagging economy, finds 2013 Harris Poll EquiTrend Study
**KBB Editorial**
Exclusive KBB.com editorial coverage of the 2013 New York Auto Show
http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-new-york-auto-show/
Hyundai HND-9 Concept previewed for Seoul Motor Show
NHTSA announces new SaferCar app for iPhone
http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/nhtsa-announces-new-safercar-app-for-iphone/2000009191/
Revealed: 2013.5 Chrysler 200 S Special Edition - New York 2013
**Top News**
Ford India apologizes over ad featuring Berlusconi with bound women in car trunk
Ford apologizes for offensive ‘Berlusconi’ Figo ads
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/03/23/ford-apologizes-for-offensive-berlusconi-figo-ads/
Indian unit of Ford apologizes for ad showing bound and gagged women
**OEM/Vehicle News**
BMW counting on Mini Paceman to counter Fiat 500 threat
After botching MKZ launch, Lincoln tries to undo the damage
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130325/OEM01/303259968/the-mkzs-difficult-birth#axzz2OZNGujQS
Barra remakes GM product development
Subaru of America, Inc. promotes Thomas J. Doll to president
Francois Goupil de Bouille new vice president, Infiniti global operations
**Dealer/Industry News**
Schwartz to become president of Manheim and AutoTrader
http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/schwartz-become-president-both-manheim-and-autotrader
**Ad/Media/Marketing News**
Ford's new ads target empty-nesters, millennials
Chrysler rolls with Motown’s Varvatos… and Motown
Infographic: How to jumpstart engagement on Twitter
http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/46412.aspx#
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