Today's News
Today's News - April 19, 2013
**KBB in the News**
Toyota finally trusts U.S. with Lexus luxury reputation
Toyota will build Lexus sedans at Kentucky plant, adding 750 jobs
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
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 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
Toyota confirms plans to build Lexus sedan in U.S.
Press Release: Toyota to build Lexus ES 350 at its Georgetown, Kentucky plant
VW lays off 500 in Chattanooga as Passat sales fall short
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
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
GM beefs up Cadillac push in China
Volkswagen’s CrossBlue Coupe Concept is a symphony of gas and electric power
Chevrolet prepared to roll out 46-mpg Cruze diesel
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
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
AutoTrader.com helps car shoppers go green
**Ad/Media/Marketing News**
Hyundai’s Krafcik: Hey! It’s Sante Fe!
Toyota unveils 4Runner in country
Nissan Earth Day Leaf taxi launch
Google Q1 earnings up as ongoing shift to enhanced campaigns reaches full transition
Mobile mind shift, smarter connectivity will change digital marketing
When should a company suspend its social media activity?
http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/14305.aspx#
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