Today's News - May 3, 2013

**KBB in the News**

Reuters: Family sedans losing ground to crossovers on convenience, price

MSN Money: Ford’s U.S. problem is a good one – too few Fusions

The Wall Street Journal: Kelley Blue Book – U.S. new-vehicle transaction prices rise 0.5% in April

The Christian Science Monitor: Suddenly, it’s a three-car race for electric-powered dominance

The Business Insider: A hydrogen-powered car could someday be sitting in your driveway

The Detroit Free Press: Chevrolet Volt sees sales outpaced by Nissan Leaf, possibly Tesla

Auto Remarketing Magazine: KBB - Used buyers focus on Japanese brands this spring

Used Car News: Consumers seek domestics online

**Top News**

Ford says demand for Fusion, C-Max models will deliver sales record

Ford to set hybrid sales record in five months

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Chrysler reports production in April increased 13%

GM turns the corner with investors

GM's Q1 net falls 14% on N.A. decline

BMW earnings: Upbeat view even as profit dips

Audi $1.3 billion Mexico SUV plant aimed at unseating BMW

Honda plans $470 million transmission plant in Mexico

Ford to add 2,000 jobs, raise F-150 capacity at Kansas City plant

Volvo's operating profit slumps in 2012

Drive On: Should Apple buy Tesla?

Volkswagen puts a price on Beetle fun

Akerson: 4G in vehicles a money-making opportunity

New Toyota FJ Cruiser recall due to headlights that may blind drivers

**Dealer/Industry News**

What state has the highest gasoline taxes? California, of course

Gasoline taxes: How pricey is your state?

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Land Rover hits the digital woods

BMW studies China to forecast consumer trends

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