**KBB in the News**

Toyota finally trusts U.S. with Lexus luxury reputation

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/04/19/toyota-lexus-kentucky-es-rx-production-canada-toyoda/2096409/

Toyota will build Lexus sedans at Kentucky plant, adding 750 jobs

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-toyota-brings-lexus-production-20130419,0,833604.story

Toyota readies U.S. production of Lexus ES by 2015

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/19/us-autos-toyota-production-idUSBRE93I0QI20130419

Toyota brings Lexus production to U.S.

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/04/19/toyota-brings-lexus-production-to-u-s/

Wheelies:  The Eurozone Plunge Edition

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/18/wheelies-the-eurozone-plunge-edition/

KBB names Top 10 Green Cars of 2013; Nissan Leaf surpasses Chevy Volt in March Sales

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/kbb-names-top-10-green-cars-2013-nissan-leaf-surpasses-chevy-volt-march-sales

KBB.com likes these green-mobiles for Earth Day

http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2013/04/kbb-com-likes-these-green-mobiles-for-earth-day.html/

Ford tops Kelley Blue Book’s list for “10 Best Green Cars”

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/ford-tops-kelley-blue-books-list-for-10-best-green-cars/

Nissan LEAF tops Kelley Blue Book’s “10 Best Green Cars of 2013” list; Tesla Model S in 2^nd place, Ford Focus Electric in 3^rd

http://insideevs.com/nissan-leaf-tops-kelley-blue-books-10-best-green-cars-of-2013-list-tesla-model-s-in-2nd-place-ford-focus-electric-in-3rd/

The Best Green Car of 2013

http://247wallst.com/2013/04/19/the-best-green-car-of-2013/

Look before you leap into a long term auto loan

http://www.creditunionsonline.com/news/2013/look-before-you-leap-into-a-long-term-auto-loan.html

**Top News**

Toyota to make Lexus ES in Kentucky amid localation push

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-19/toyota-to-make-lexus-es-in-kentucky-amid-localation-push.html

Toyota confirms plans to build Lexus sedan in U.S.

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130419/AUTO0104/304190404/1148/auto01/Toyota-confirms-plans-build-Lexus-sedan-U-S-

Press Release:  Toyota to build Lexus ES 350 at its Georgetown, Kentucky plant

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases-test/toyota-to-build-lexus-es-350-at-its-georgetown-kentucky-plant-203767281.html

VW lays off 500 in Chattanooga as Passat sales fall short

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130419/OEM01/130419877/vw-lays-off-500-in-chattanooga-as-passat-sales-fall-short#axzz2QvNcmFSi

Fisker spent $660,000 on each $103,000 plug-in car

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-18/fisker-allowed-to-tap-u-s-loan-after-default-report.html

**OEM/Vehicle News**

GM reveals version of Buick Riviera concept in China

http://www.freep.com/article/20130419/BUSINESS01/304190118/Buick-GM-China-auto-show

Fiat-Chrysler CEO wants more freedom in choosing fuel alternative for vehicles

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130419/AUTO0101/304190352/1148/auto01/Fiat-Chrysler-CEO-wants-more-freedom-choosing-fuel-alternatives-vehicles

Ex-GM exec predicts U.S. fuel rules will boost car prices by $5k

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130419/AUTO0103/304190309/1148/auto01/Ex-GM-exec-predicts-U-S-fuel-rules-will-boost-car-prices-by-5K

Fisker was allowed to draw on U.S. loan after default, report says

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130418/OEM05/304189784/fisker-was-allowed-to-draw-on-u-s-loan-after-default-report-says#axzz2QvNuRLA0

GM beefs up Cadillac push in China

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324493704578432144026830614.html?mod=WSJ_auto_IndustryCollection

Volkswagen’s CrossBlue Coupe Concept is a symphony of gas and electric power

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/19/volkswagens-crossblue-coupe-concept-is-a-symphony-of-gas-and-electric-power/?ref=automobiles

Chevrolet prepared to roll out 46-mpg Cruze diesel

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/04/19/chevrolet-prepares-to-roll-out-46-mpg-cruze-diesel/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=WSJ_autoIndustry_Driversseat

First look: Volkswagen iBeetle

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2013/04/first-look-volkswagen-ibeetle/

Honda recalls over 225,000 SUVS and minivans in U.S., Canada

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130419/OEM11/130419876/honda-recalls-over-225000-suvs-and-minivans-in-u-s-canada#axzz2QvODNTIL

Nissan recalls SUVS to fix brake problem

http://www.freep.com/article/20130419/BUSINESS01/304190104/nissan-recall-intiniti-SUV-brake

**Dealer/Industry News**

Texas dealers confront aftermath of destruction

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130418/RETAIL07/130419886/texas-dealers-confront-aftermath-of-destruction#axzz2QvPqssw6

AutoTrader.com helps car shoppers go green

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases-test/autotradercom-helps-car-shoppers-go-green-203764081.html

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Hyundai’s Krafcik:  Hey!  It’s Sante Fe!

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/198407/hyundais-krafcik-hey-its-santa-fe.html?edition=59035#axzz2QvKPl5BB

Toyota unveils 4Runner in country

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/198406/toyota-unveils-4runner-in-country.html?edition=59035#axzz2QvKPl5BB

Nissan Earth Day Leaf taxi launch

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/198467/nissan-earth-day-leaf-taxi-launch.html?edition=59035#axzz2QvKPl5BB

Google Q1 earnings up as ongoing shift to enhanced campaigns reaches full transition

http://www.clickz.com/clickz/news/2262871/google-q1-earnings-up-as-ongoing-shift-to-enhanced-campaigns-reaches-full-transition

Mobile mind shift, smarter connectivity will change digital marketing

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/198417/mobile-mind-shift-smarter-connectivity-will-chang.html?edition=59034#axzz2QvKPl5BB

When should a company suspend its social media activity?

http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/14305.aspx#

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