Today's News - April 1, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Alec Gutierrez reports 2013 Brand Image Awards and 2013 Best Resale Value Awards

Fox Business Network - U.S. Cable
The Willis Report

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2025&DateTime=3%2F27%2F2013+6%3A50%3A38+PM&Term=Kelly+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

Car shopping alert:  Arm yourself with KBB.com research

WNYW-NY (FOX) - New York, NY
Anderson Live (Syndicated nationwide)

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=195&DateTime=3%2F28%2F2013+12%3A35%3A26+PM&Term=Kelly+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Alec Gutierrez reports CAFE standards and fuel-efficient vehicles

WNYC-FM (Radio) - New York, NY

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=6440&DateTime=3%2F30%2F2013+5%3A38%3A29+PM&Term=Kelly+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

As sales rise, automakers focus on the luxurious

The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/28/automobiles/automakers-focus-on-luxury-cars-as-sales-rise.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0

 

March auto sales to hit highest peak in more than five years

The Wall Street Journal

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/03/26/march-auto-sales-to-hit-highest-peak-in-more-than-five-years/?mod=WSJBlog

 

Consumers are buying more cars despite economic clouds

The Wall Street Journal

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/03/26/consumers-are-buying-more-cars-despite-economic-clouds/

 

Honda takes award for Best Brand Image

The Wall Street Journal

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/03/25/honda-takes-award-for-best-brand-image/

 

Cadillac hopes new CTS draws younger, richer buyers

USA Today

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/03/26/cadillac-cts-ats-auto-show-new-york-bmw-audi/2013683/

 

Chevrolet SS:  V8-power at New York Auto Show

CNNMoney.com

http://money.cnn.com/2013/03/27/autos/chevrolet-ss/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_latest+%28Latest+News%29

 

BMW, Audi bringing more diesels to U.S. market as demand rises

Bloomberg News (Syndicated to The Detroit News)

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130327/AUTO0104/303270450/1121/7daysarchives/BMW-Audi-bringing-more-diesels-U-S-market-demand-rises

 

Fusion leads U.S. cars driving sales gains eluding Camry

Bloomberg News

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-31/fusion-leads-u-s-cars-driving-sales-gains-eluding-camry.html

 

Honda revamps Acura MDX seeking gains in luxury SUV sales

Bloomberg News (Syndicated to The Detroit News)

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130327/AUTO0104/303270449/1148/rss25

 

Analysts say more cars sold in March than any month since August 2007

Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/cars/analysts-say-more-cars-sold-in-march-than-any-month-since-august-2007/2013/03/29/3831a8e0-98b8-11e2-b5b4-b63027b499de_story.html

 

Tesla Model S sales exceed expectations as company predicts profit

The Los Angeles Times

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-tesla-model-s-sales-exceed-companys-predictions-20130401,0,2232175.story

 

New crossovers recharge Nissan hybrids

The Los Angeles Times (Syndicated to The Chicago Tribune)

http://cars.chicagotribune.com/fuel-efficient/news/chi-nissan-hybrid-crossover-20130328

 

Less expensive cars, SUVs driving growth in luxury auto sales

The Los Angeles Times

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-less-expensive-cars-suvs-driving-growth-in-luxury-sales-20130327,0,5802856.story?track=rss

 

March new-car sales on pace for best month since August 2007

The Los Angeles Times

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-march-new-car-sales-20130326,0,7057238.story

 

2013 New York Auto Show: Infiniti debuts hybrid QX60 crossover

The Los Angeles Times

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-2013-new-york-auto-show-infiniti-hybrid-qx60-crossover-20130327,0,2792367.story?track=rss

 

2013 New York Auto Show: Meet the Nissan Pathfinder hybrid crossover

The Los Angeles Times

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-2013-new-york-auto-show-nissan-pathfinder-hybrid-20130322,0,5160519.story

 

2013 New York Auto Show: Chevrolet rolls out new Camaro Z/28

The Los Angeles Times

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-2013-new-york-auto-show-chevrolet-camaro-20130327,0,2370403.story

 

U.S. auto sales wrapping up a strong March

AutomotiveNews.com

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130329/RETAIL01/130329836/u-s-auto-sales-wrapping-up-a-strong-march#axzz2PERHTAIi

 

BMW, Audi plan more diesel models for U.S.

AutomotiveNews.com

http://europe.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130328/ANE/303289899/bmw-audi-plan-more-diesel-models-for-u-s#axzz2PERTbF00

 

Low-cost luxury drives rise in sales, leases

The Chicago Tribune

http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/chi-luxury-cars-kelley-20130329,0,220934.story

 

Tight midsize sales race leads way in March

The Chicago Tribune (Syndicated from The Detroit Free Press)

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-mct-tight-midsize-sales-race-leads-way-in-march-20130331,0,7260363.story

 

Automakers race to launch new models for New York International Auto Show

The Detroit News

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130326/AUTO01/303260332/1121/7daysarchives/Automakers-race-launch-new-models-New-York-International-Auto-Show

 

More efficient gas engines gain on diesels

The Detroit News

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130401/AUTO01/304010352/1148/rss25

 

March car sales may hit 1.45M

The Detroit News

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130327/AUTO01/303270325/1148/rss25

 

Ford quiet in N.Y., focuses on Mustang celebration

The Detroit News

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130331/AUTO0102/303310307/1148/rss25

 

Return of Camaro Z/28 wows N.Y. auto show crowd

The Detroit News

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130328/AUTO01/303280341

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports live from the New York International Auto Show

WJBK-DET (FOX) - Detroit, MI
Fox 2 News Morning

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=1004&DateTime=3%2F28%2F2013+9%3A45%3A43+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports live from the New York International Auto Show

KUSI-SD - San Diego, CA (Aired in multiple markets, including Boston)
The Daily Buzz

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2585&DateTime=3%2F28%2F2013+4%3A24%3A30+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports live from the New York International Auto Show

WDBD (FOX) - Jackson, MS
Fox40 Morning News

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=3405&DateTime=4%2F1%2F2013+7%3A47%3A12+AM&Term=Kelly+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports live from the New York International Auto Show

WTMJ-MILW (NBC) - Milwaukee, WI
Morning Blend

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2010&DateTime=3%2F28%2F2013+9%3A50%3A51+AM&Term=Kelly+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE
 

Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports live from the New York International Auto Show

WBPQ( CW) - Presque Isle, ME
Tyler Perry's House of Payne

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=5405&DateTime=3%2F28%2F2013+8%3A24%3A32+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports live from the New York International Auto Show

WPMT-HAR (FOX) - Harrisburg, PA
Fox43 Morning News At 7

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2835&DateTime=3%2F28%2F2013+7%3A54%3A54+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports live from the New York International Auto Show

KPAX (CBS) - Missoula, MT
CBS This Morning

http://mms.tveyes.com/Expand.asp?aln=8187339&id=218518&dt=03%2f28%2f2013+07%3a24%3a29+AM&u=139759

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports live from the New York International Auto Show

WFXL (FOX) - Albany, GA
FOX 31 News: Good Day

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=4680&DateTime=4%2F1%2F2013+5%3A38%3A30+AM&Term=Kelly+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports live from the New York International Auto Show

WTLV-JAX (NBC) - Jacksonville, FL
First Coast Living

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2420&DateTime=3%2F29%2F2013+2%3A32%3A41+PM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

KBB.com reports March new-car sales

WJBK-DET (FOX) - Detroit, MI
Fox 2 News Morning

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=1004&DateTime=3%2F27%2F2013+7%3A18%3A35+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

March car sales go out like a lion

CBS Detroit

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/04/01/march-car-sales-go-out-like-a-lion/

 

KBB.com reports growth is driven by sales of lower-end luxury vehicles

WMC-MEM (NBC) - Memphis, TN
Action News 5

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2130&DateTime=3%2F30%2F2013+5%3A23%3A18+PM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

KBB.com reports March new-car sales

KTVK-PHX - Phoenix, AZ
Good Morning Arizona

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2670&DateTime=3%2F26%2F2013+9%3A15%3A02+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

KBB.com reports growth is driven by sales of lower-end luxury vehicles

KTVD (MyTV) - Denver, CO
9News at 7am

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=6385&DateTime=4%2F1%2F2013+7%3A46%3A17+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

KBB.com reports growth is driven by sales of lower-end luxury vehicles

WPBN (NBC) - Traverse City, MI
7&4 News Today

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=5250&DateTime=4%2F1%2F2013+6%3A16%3A50+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

KBB.com reports growth is driven by sales of lower-end luxury vehicles

WTHR-IN (NBC) - Indianapolis, IN
Eyewitness News at Sunrise

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=304&DateTime=4%2F1%2F2013+6%3A11%3A55+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

KBB.com reports growth is driven by sales of lower-end luxury vehicles

WVLA-BTR (NBC) - Baton Rouge, LA
NBC 33 News Morning Edition

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2655&DateTime=4%2F1%2F2013+6%3A23%3A13+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

KBB.com reports growth is driven by sales of lower-end luxury vehicles

WNWO (NBC) - Toledo, OH
WNWO News Today 1

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=3195&DateTime=4%2F1%2F2013+5%3A14%3A34+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

KBB.com reports growth is driven by sales of lower-end luxury vehicles

KSDK-STL (NBC) - St. Louis, MO
Today in St. Louis at 4:00

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=1885&DateTime=4%2F1%2F2013+4%3A55%3A23+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

KBB.com reports growth is driven by sales of lower-end luxury vehicles

WEEK (NBC) - Peoria, IL
News 25 Today

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=3790&DateTime=4%2F1%2F2013+5%3A16%3A36+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

KBB.com reports growth is driven by sales of lower-end luxury vehicles

WWBT-RIC (NBC) - Richmond, VA
12 News Today Sunday

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2895&DateTime=3%2F31%2F2013+7%3A18%3A53+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

KBB.com reports growth is driven by sales of lower-end luxury vehicles

KRBC (NBC) - Abilene, TX
KRBC News at 10

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=4695&DateTime=3%2F30%2F2013+10%3A16%3A56+PM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

KBB.com reports growth is driven by sales of lower-end luxury vehicles

WFMJ (NBC) - Youngstown, OH
21 News 6 P.M.

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=4375&DateTime=3%2F30%2F2013+6%3A10%3A47+PM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

KBB.com reports growth is driven by sales of lower-end luxury vehicles

KKCO (NBC) - Grand Junction, CO
11 News at 5:30

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=4760&DateTime=3%2F30%2F2013+5%3A47%3A16+PM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

KBB.com reports growth is driven by sales of lower-end luxury vehicles

KVLY (NBC) - Fargo, ND
Valley News Live @ 10

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=4805&DateTime=3%2F31%2F2013+10%3A18%3A00+PM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

KBB.com reports growth is driven by sales of lower-end luxury vehicles

KCBD (NBC) - Lubbock, TX
KCBD 11 at Ten

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=4255&DateTime=3%2F31%2F2013+10%3A21%3A21+PM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

KBB.com reports growth is driven by sales of lower-end luxury vehicles

WVVA (NBC) - Bluefield, WV
WVVA News at 11

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=3865&DateTime=3%2F31%2F2013+11%3A11%3A13+PM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

KBB.com reports growth is driven by sales of lower-end luxury vehicles

WPTV (NBC) - West Palm Beach, FL
Today on 5 Saturday III

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2770&DateTime=3%2F30%2F2013+10%3A20%3A51+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

Analysts:  March auto sales strongest since 2007

MLive.com

http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/2013/04/analysts_march_auto_sales_stro.html

 

GM, Chrysler bringing speed and luxury to 2013 New York Auto Show

MLive.com

http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/2013/03/gm_chrysler_bringing_speed_lux.html

 

How will new & used sales pan out this month?

AutoRemarketing.com

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/how-will-new-used-sales-pan-out-month

 

Consumers show some interest in self-driven cars

AutomotiveDigest.com

http://automotivedigest.com/2013/04/consumers-show-some-interest-in-self-driven-cars/

 

Volkswagen and Honda leading gains as KBB predicts strongest sales since 2007

http://www.torquenews.com/397/volkswagen-and-honda-leading-gains-kbb-predicts-strongest-sales-2007

 

More cars sold in March than any month since August 2007:  Winners and losers

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1310301-more-cars-sold-in-march-than-any-month-since-august-2007-winners-and-losers

 

Honda named Most Trusted, Best Value and Best Overall brand

http://bernardihonda.blogspot.com/2013/03/honda-named-most-trusted-best-value-and.html

 

Lexus named Most Trusted Luxury brand in KBB Brand Image Awards

http://lexusenthusiast.com/2013/04/01/lexus-named-most-trusted-luxury-brand-in-kbb-brand-image-awards/

 

BMW earns Kelley Blue Book recognition

http://www.onlineprnews.com/news/364516-1364498991-bmw-earns-kelley-blue-book-recognition.html

 

Casey Honda congratulates Honda on its Best Brand Image Award

http://www.onlineprnews.com/news/364402-1364476945-casey-honda-congratulates-honda-on-its-best-brand-image-awards.html

 

KBB.com featured on Jeopardy (mention at 6:39:24)

http://ctv4.criticalmention.com/playerpage/player?params=dGV4dElkPTM0MjUxNzg2NzEmYW1wO3BhcnRuZXJUb2tlbj1mZjgwODA4MTMyNzMxNzA4MDEzMjk2ZjQzZTBiMDdhYSZhbXA7YWxlcnRUZXJtPTYwMDQmYW1wO3RpbWVzdGFtcD0yMDEzMDMyNzAxMzkwMA

 

J.D. Power and Associates reports: Providing a more satisfying experience on third-party automotive websites yields more loyal shoppers and website advocates

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jd-power-and-associates-reports-providing-a-more-satisfying-experience-on-third-party-automotive-websites-yields-more-loyal-shoppers-and-website-advocates-200069161.html

 

 

**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/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Fisker hires advisers as loan looms

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324685104578388454059688928.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_AutoIndustry3

 

Tesla says it turned profitable as Model S sales beat forecast

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130401/OEM05/130409997/tesla-says-it-turned-profitable-as-model-s-sales-beat-forecast#axzz2PEPprWKd

 

GM says new pickups out-do Ford in mpg, towing

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/04/01/chevrolet-silverado-gmc-sierra-gm-ford-f150-ram-diesel-price-mpg/2042571/

 

GM says new Chevy pickup’s mileage beats Ford V-6 turbo

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-01/gm-says-new-chevy-pickup-s-mileage-beats-ford-v-6-turbo.html

 

14 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra 1500 will have improved fuel economy

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130401/AUTO0103/304010395/1148/auto01/-14-Chevrolet-Silverado-GMC-Sierra-1500-will-improved-fuel-economy

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Kia aims to add technology, protect quality

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130401/OEM01/304019943/kia-aims-to-add-technology-protect-quality#axzz2PEPFV33B

 

Scion weighs a move to entry-lux

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130401/RETAIL03/304019942/scion-weighs-a-move-to-entry-lux#axzz2PEPPpdIW

 

Hyundai studying pickup for U.S.

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130401/OEM03/304019965/hyundai-exec-were-studying-pickup-for-u-s#axzz2PEPf3cJp

 

1 in 3 Chevy dealers can get Corvette at launch

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130401/RETAIL07/304019967/1-in-3-chevy-dealers-can-get-corvette-at-launch#axzz2PEQXbXU4

 

Lincoln's renaissance needs a jump

http://features.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2013/03/29/lincolns-renaissance-needs-a-jump/

 

Ford faces unintended acceleration lawsuit

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/04/01/ford-faces-unintended-acceleration-lawsuit/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=WSJ_Autos_Driversseat

 

GM's new product cycle: Fix problems now

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130401/OEM03/304019962/gms-new-product-cycle-fix-problems-now#axzz2PEQu6NNP

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Are Japanese auto stocks set to drive higher?

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/are-japanese-auto-stocks-set-to-drive-higher-2013-04-01

 

Sulfur plan is big win for automakers

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130401/OEM01/304019940/sulfur-plan-is-big-win-for-automakers#axzz2PEQiDe8G

 

Self-driving cars could solve the oil crisis

http://features.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2013/03/27/self-driving-cars-could-solve-the-oil-crisis/

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Automakers hit the gas on marketing spending

http://adage.com/article/news/automakers-hit-gas-marketing-spending/240632/

 

Lighten up!  Ford, others are overreacting to Figo fiasco

http://adage.com/article/guest-columnists/ford-overreacting-indian-scam-ads/240638/

 

Four contenders flock to Detroit to pitch Cadillac advertising account

http://adage.com/article/agency-news/agencies-head-detroit-pitch-cadillac-ad-account/240619/

 

 

 

 

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