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Today's News - June 4, 2012
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**KBB in the News**
Toyota, Honda May sales gain as industry trails estimates
Chrysler May sales are the strongest in 5 years
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57444853/chrysler-may-sales-are-the-strongest-in-5-years/
How to get the best price when selling your used car
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/06/01/how-to-get-best-price-when-selling-your-used-car/
May auto sales could cool off
Auto outlook: New or used?
http://www.upi.com/Business_News/2012/06/03/Auto-Outlook-New-or-Used/UPI-79361338715800/
How to lower the cost of car ownership
http://www.autocreditexpress.com/blog/2012/06/01/how-to-lower-the-cost-of-car-ownership/
Competition from new vehicles
WSPA (CBS) DMA: 37 Greenville, SC
Mitsubishi i electric car – video review
http://www.alternativeenergyhq.com/mitsubishi-i-electric-car-video-review.php
Grade the anaysts, May 2012: Exuberance causes big fail
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/06/grade-the-analysts-may-2012-exuberance-causes-the-big-fail/
**May Sales News**
Will May auto sales cool full year estimates?
http://www.cnbc.com/id/47652029
Toyota CEO voices concerns over yen, Europe, U.S. slowdown
Toyota’s CEO sees trouble despite strong U.S. sales
VW’s U.S. sales zoom; shifts gears globally
Nissan primed for record share: It aims for 10% of the U.S. market by 2015-16
http://www.freep.com/article/20120603/BUSINESS0104/206030425/Nissan-primed-for-record-share
Audi sets all-time U.S. sales record for the month of May
BMW Group U.S. reports May 2012 sales
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bmw-group-us-reports-may-2012-sales-156383865.html
Chrysler Group LLC reports May 2012 U.S. sales increased 30 percent; best May sales in five years
Ford Motor Company posts gains across cars, utilities, trucks in May; Fusion sets May and retail records
GM reports highest monthly sales in 33 months
http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2012/Jun/gmsales.html
America Honda reports May auto sales: Civic, CR-V and Accord fuel Honda double-digit sales gain; new Acura RDX sets all-time monthly sales record
Hyundai Motor America reports best-ever May sales
Infiniti sales increase 65.8 percent for May
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/infiniti-sales-increase-658-percent-for-may-156374175.html
Jaguar Land Rover reports U.S. sales for May 2012
http://www.interactivejaguar.com/jaguar/DisplayRelease.php?itemID=439
Kia Motors America sells four millionth vehicle during record-setting month of May
Mazda sales up more than 13 percent year-over-year
Highest May on record for Mercedes-Benz with sales of 22,515
Mitsubishi Motors reports May sales
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mitsubishi-motors-reports-may-sales-156381135.html
Nissan North America sales increase 20.5% in May
Porsche reports May sales
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/porsche-reports-may-sales-156352395.html
Subaru of America, Inc. breaks May sales record
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/subaru-of-america-inc-breaks-may-sales-record-156380495.html
American Suzuki May 2012 sales up 3 percent
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-suzuki-may-2012-sales-up-3-percent-156387245.html
Toyota sales increase nearly 90 percent in May 2012
Volkswagen reports 28% increase in May sales
http://www.media.vw.com/pressrelease/1082/1/volkswagen-reports-28-increase-may-sales
Volvo announces May sales
https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/enhanced/en-us/Media/Preview.aspx?mediaid=44017
**Top News**
VW CEO Winterkorn shakes up management ranks to push growth
Volkswagen executive shakeup hits Audi, trucks
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/03/volkswagen-executive-shakeup-hits-audi-trucks/
Fiat delays two new models to cut costs
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/01/fiat-delays-two-new-models-to-cut-costs/
Chrysler stops taking wholesale order for new Fiat 500 Abarth
GM cutting pension obligation by $26 billion on buyouts
GM plans big buyouts for retirees in pension obligations
**OEM/Vehicle News**
Ford in talks on local brands for China market
Hyundai bets longer Elantra will help narrow China gap
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-03/hyundai-bets-longer-elantra-will-help-narrow-china-cap.html
Ford updates F-150 for 2013: A gamble on high-tech?
Mazda Skyactiv diesel for racers, but not showrooms yet
Redone Lexus ES isn’t just a me-too Toyota
VW unveils hover car
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/vw-unveils-hover-car/
Ferrari GTO becomes most expensive car at $35 million
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-01/ferrari-gto-becomes-most-expensive-car-at-35-million.html
Fisker extends battery-pack recall by 19 cars
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/02/fisker-recalls-more-karmas-for-flawed-battery-packs/
Jaguar F-Type recalls ‘60s style
The midnight shift returns as automakers boost output
GM plans to close line at Ontario factory in 1 year
This Saab story apparently won’t end
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/this-saab-story-apparently-wont-end/
**Dealer/Industry News**
AutoTrader.com introduces ‘News and Reviews Showcase’ app for Windows 8 release preview
Growth slowdown seen in U.S. as recession dodged
How tough CAFE delays EV acceptance
http://www.autonews.com/article/20120604/OEM06/306049954/1126/how-tough-cafe-delays-ev-acceptance
**Ad/Media/Marketing News**
Chrysler wants more social-media buzz from test drive program
Nissan taps fastest man for global push
Jeep Wrangler: Trailblazing the ‘burbs
Cadillac Racing eyes global expansion
http://www.freep.com/article/20120603/SPORTS16/206030532/Cadillac-Racing-eyes-global-expansion
Automotive shoppers look to mobile to research purchases
http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009092&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4
How to boost your mobile app’s popularity
http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31926.asp
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