Today's News - May 6, 2013

**KBB in the News**

Reuters: U.S. sales of trucks, SUVs outpace auto market in April

Forbes.com: Elon Musk ups resale value of Tesla Model S

Automotive News: Surge in high-profit pickups, SUVs made April big for Detroit

Media Post: Sales were up, bottom lines not so much

Auto Remarketing Magazine: KBB – falling gas prices and warmer weather contribute to interest in pre-owned performance vehicles
 

**Top News**

Tesla drives California environmental credits to the bank

Tesla amends Model S finance plan to address criticisms

High Country is Chevy's high-price pickup hopeful

‘Silverado high country’ gets Chevy into luxury pick-up race

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Japanese car makers lose their midsize edge

Chrysler reports production in April increased 13%

Toyota to post around $13 billion annual operating profit, report says

GM plans about $16 billion in investments in U.S. by 2016

Ford takes long look at launches

Toyota's car-buff president makes Lexus his pet project

Audi to consider doubling production at Mexican factory

Reuss wants a volume rwd Chevy

GM, Ford fall in Fortune 500 rankings

**Dealer/Industry News**

Microsoft wants to become key player in auto software

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Pickup or handbag? Chevy touts new truck’s leather and chrome

Land Rover flaunts new Range Rover vehicle via interactive mobile app

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