Today's News - July 5, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Auto sales in June provided bright spot for U.S. economy

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-03/auto-sales-in-june-provided-bright-spot-for-u-dot-s-dot-economy

U.S. auto sales zoom up 22% in June

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-sales-econ-20120704,0,5107364,full.story

Toyota, Honda lead U.S. industry to 22% gain

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120703/RETAIL01/120709975/1448

Leasing drives more new car sales

http://blogs.smartmoney.com/advice/2012/07/03/leasing-drives-more-new-car-sales/?link=SM_hp_ls4e

Nearly 20 percent of new cars between January and April of this year were leased rather than bought, according to Kelley Blue Book

N12LI (NWS12LI) DMA: 1 New York, NY

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Nearly 20 percent of new cars between January and April of this year were leased rather than bought, according to Kelley Blue Book

NECN (NEWSENG) DMA: 7 Boston, MA

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Nearly 20 percent of new cars between January and April of this year were leased rather than bought, according to Kelley Blue Book

WRC (NBC) DMA: 8 Washington, DC

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Analysts: New car prices falling

http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S2677624.shtml?cat=300

Report: Leasing a car becomes more affordable

http://www.9news.com/money/276032/344/Report-Leasing-a-car-becomes-more-affordable

Ford and General Motors share surges as sales in June top analysts’ estimates

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48070009/ns/business-press_releases/

June sales surged for automakers

http://www.telegram.com/article/20120704/NEWS/107049944/1002/business

Toyota, Honda lead U.S. industry to 22 percent gain

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120703/CARNEWS/120709973/-1/pressroom

Grade the analysts: Audacious apprentice takes top spot

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/07/grade-the-analysts-audacious-apprentice-takes-top-spot/

Trendy cars for under $18,000

http://www.inlandvalleynews.com/2012/07/03/trendy-cars-for-under-18000/

Kelley Blue Book: Dodge Dart hit the bull’s eye of cool

http://readme.readmedia.com/Kelley-Blue-Book-Dodge-Dart-Hits-the-Bulls-Eye-of-Cool/4551927

**KBB.com Weekly Hot Car Report**

Check out the KBB.com Hot Car Report, detailing the latest in shopping activity on KBB.com.  This weekly report plus analyst commentary provides a snapshot look into which models are generating the greatest changes in new-car shopper interest this week, including the top and bottom movers.  Results are provided by the Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence team.

Kelley Blue Book Hot Car Report Analysis – July 5, 2012: