Today's News - May 1, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

New-car transaction prices decrease slightly in April 2013 according to Kelley Blue Book

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/new-car-transaction-prices-april-2013

 

The Associated Press: GM stock hits 1-year high on U.S. sales forecast

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-04-30/gm-stock-hits-1-year-high-on-us-sales-forecasts

 

The Associated Press: Ahead of the bell – April auto sales

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-05-01/ahead-of-the-bell-april-auto-sales

 

Automotive News TV:  Full-size pickup sales (Kelley Blue Book mentioned at 01:37)

http://search.autonews.com/v/74221071/a-triple-triumph-in-detroit-4-30-13.htm?q=%22kelley+blue+book%22

 

U.S. News & World Report: Luxury car market hits six-year high

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/best-cars-blog/luxury-cars/

 

International Business Times: General Motors Q1 2013 earnings preview – year-over-year profit seen lower, but Wall Street is still bullish on GM 2013

http://www.ibtimes.com/general-motors-gm-q1-2013-earnings-preview-year-over-year-profit-seen-lower-wall-street-bullish-gm#

 

The Dallas Morning News: Big pickups rumble back from sales slump

http://www.dallasnews.com/business/autos-latest-news/20130430-big-pickups-rumble-back-from-sales-slump.ece

 

The Detroit News: Pent-up demand for vehicles building, but not driving sales force yet

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130501/AUTO01/305010316

 

The Detroit News: Lincoln ships 11k MKZs, anticipates big sales gains

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130501/AUTO0102/305010328/1121/auto0103/Lincoln-ships-11K-MKZs--anticipates-big-sales-gains

 

Detroit Free Press: Lincoln MKZ will post stronger April sales

http://www.freep.com/article/20130430/BUSINESS0102/304300135/ford-lincoln-mkz-farley

 

MLive.com: Analysts - Detroit automakers, industry to experience double-digit sales gains in April

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

 

Automotive Digest: Blue Book Market Report first edition now focuses on new-vehicle sales

http://automotivedigest.com/2013/04/blue-book-market-report-first-edition-now-focuses-on-new-vehicle-sales/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Chrysler Group sales up 11%

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/05/01/chrysler-group-april-2013-sales-jeep-dodge-ram-truck/2124891/

 

Ram pickup, light trucks propel Chrysler sales up 11%

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130501/RETAIL01/130509998/ram-pickup-light-trucks-propel-chrysler-sales-up-11#axzz2S2qR65Vw

 

Ford says Lincoln MKZ set monthly U.S. sales record in April

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-30/ford-says-lincoln-mkz-to-set-monthly-u-s-sales-record-in-april.html

 

Electric-car maker Coda files for bankruptcy to seek sale

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/electric-car-maker-coda-files-for-bankruptcy-to-seek-sale-1-.html

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

GM targets up to $10,000 in Chevy Volt cost savings

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-30/gm-targets-up-to-10-000-in-chevy-volt-cost-savings.html

 

GM redemption seen culminating in return to S&P 500 index

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/gm-redemption-seen-culminating-in-return-to-s-p-500-index.html

 

Toyota 2015 fuel cell vehicle to cost between $50,000 and $100,000

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130430/OEM06/130439981/toyota-2015-fuel-cell-vehicle-to-cost-between-50000-and-100000#axzz2S2rBpPIU

 

NHTSA steps up probe of Crown Vic

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130501/AUTO0102/305010321/1148/auto01/NHTSA-steps-up-probe-Crown-Vic

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Pollak: Velocity dealer shares process to eliminate investment down time

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/pollak-velocity-dealer-shares-process-eliminate-investment-down-time

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Mercedes-Benz signs as global sponsor of Masters

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/199302/mercedes-benz-signs-as-global-sponsor-of-masters.html?edition=59429#axzz2RxsDZKql

 

 

 

 

 

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