Today's News - June 5, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Rob Lange featured in the June issue of Digital Dealer Magazine (page 12)

“Can You See Me Now”

http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/frame.php?i=113013&p=&pn=&ver=flex

 

Automakers post higher sales but miss estimates

http://www.fwbusiness.com/index.php?id=13194&option=com_content&view=article

 

 

**Top News**

 

GM China sales gain 21% in May on minivans, Chevrolet demand

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120605/GLOBAL/120609928/1131/gm-china-sales-gain-21-in-may-on-minivans-chevrolet-demand

 

GM posts record May sales in China

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120605/AUTO0103/206050384/1148/auto01/GM-posts-record-May-sales-China

 

Japan’s domestic car production in danger

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/japans-domestic-car-production-in-danger-reports-2012-06-04

 

Auto workers urged to oppose Japan’s entry into trade talks

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120604/AUTO01/206040423/1148/AUTO01/Auto-workers-urged-oppose-Japan-s-entry-into-trade-talks

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Audi tops BMW, Mercedes in China car sales in May

http://europe.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120605/ANE/120609930/1131/audi-tops-bmw-mercedes-in-china-car-sales-in-may

 

U.S. rescues Mercedes in May as China, Europe car sales disappoint

http://europe.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120605/ANE/120609927/1198/u-s-rescues-mercedes-in-may-as-china-europe-car-sales-disappoint

 

Nissan says inland China will help it bolster local sales

http://europe.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120605/ANE/120609931/1131/nissan-says-inland-china-will-help-it-bolster-local-sales

 

Toyota takes too much credit for ‘Prius’ sales

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120604/BLOG06/120609935/1499/toyota-takes-too-much-credit-for-prius-sales

 

Toyota’s Scion launches its FR-S sports car today

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/toyotas-scion-launches-its-fr-s-sports-car-today/1

 

GM will base employee bonuses on owner loyalty

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120604/OEM01/306049968/1424/gm-will-base-employee-bonuses-on-owner-loyalty

 

Marchionne says ‘no need’ for pension buyouts

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120605/OEM/120609929/1424/marchionne-says-no-need-for-pension-buyouts

 

Ford rejected offloading pension to spend on growth

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-04/ford-rejected-offloading-pension-to-spend-on-growth-cfo.html

 

VW sidesteps strike with big pay hike

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/vw-sidesteps-strike-with-big-pay-hike/

 

Demand for the Fiat 500 Abarth outstripping supply

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/05/12068521-demand-for-fiat-500-abarth-outstripping-supply?lite

  

Mercedes-Benz hops up SLS AMG gullwing with a GT

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/mercedes-benz-hops-up-sls-amg-gullwing-with-a-gt/1

 

Singapore family sedan matches cost of a U.S. home

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-04/singapore-family-sedan-matches-cost-of-a-u-s-home.html

 

Kia recalls Rios for air bag sensor risk for kids

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/kia-recalls-73000-rios-for-air-bag-sensor-problem/1

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Romney vows quick U.S. exit from GM

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120605/POLITICS01/206050364/1148/auto01/Romney-vows-quick-U-S-exit-from-GM

 

EV recharging network expands on West Coast

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120604/OEM05/120609934/1261/ev-recharging-network-expands-on-west-coast

 

Zipcar now sees enterprise in rear window joining Hertz

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-05/zipcar-now-sees-enterprise-in-rear-window-joining-hertz.html

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Nissan names rival Audi exec to head Infiniti global brand

http://adage.com/article/global-news/nissan-names-rival-audi-exec-head-infiniti-global-brand/235170/

 

Johan de Nysschen leaves Audi for Infiniti

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/04/johan-de-nysschen-leaves-audi-for-infiniti/

 

Ford tries ‘crowdsourcing’ in Focus ST spot

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/04/ford-tries-crowdsourcing-in-focus-st-spot-video/

 

Does ‘Mad Men’ suicide plot hurt Jaguar’s image?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/04/does-mad-men-suicide-plot-hurt-jaguars-image-video/

 

Scion flexes FR-S muscle with new campaign

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/176050/scion-flexes-fr-s-muscle-with-new-campaign.html?edition=47576

 

Bentley showcases GT via first model-specific app

http://www.luxurydaily.com/bentley-showcases-gt-via-first-model-specific-app/

 

Robert Pattinson logged limo time for ‘Cosmopolis’

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/robert-pattinson-cosmopolis-back-of-limousine-limo/1

 

 

 

 

 

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