Today's News - July 6, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Alec Gutierrez featured on CNBC

Does GM have a case of ‘Eurosis’?

http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000101041&play=1

 

Carmakers report strong June sales, easing worries

http://www.cnbc.com/id/48056746/

 

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

KGW (NBC) DMA: 22 Portland, OR

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KBB.com names 10 Cars Waving Goodbye in 2012

KLAS (CBS) DMA: 40 Las Vegas, NV

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10 Best Family Cars of 2012

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11607396/1/10-best-family-cars-of-2012.html

 

‘Coolest’ 2013 Dodge Dart in San Antonio available in Ingram Park

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/coolest-2013-dodge-dart-in-san-antonio-available-at-ingram-park-161475505.html

 

Kelley Blue Book launches data analytics integration solution from Lunexa

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/kelley-blue-book-launches-data-analytics-integration-solution-from-lunexa-2012-07-05

 

 

**Top News**

 

VW finds 1 share saves $1.1 billion in tax with loophole

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-05/vw-finds-1-share-saves-1-1-billion-in-tax-with-loophole.html

 

Piech crowns 20-year VW turnaround with Porsche takeover

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120706/COPY01/307069998/1424/piech-crowns-20-year-vw-turnaround-with-porsche-takeover

 

The VW, Porsche marriage is back on track

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/05/12583830-the-vw-porsche-marriage-is-back-on-track

 

How will Volkswagen ownership affect Porsche?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/06/how-will-volkswagen-ownership-affect-porsche/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Scion hits sales high with FR-S sports car ‘halo’

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/scion-hits-sales-highs-thanks-to-new-fr-s-sports-car/1

 

Toyota bets made-in-Japan Lexus can drive sales

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120706/COPY01/307069898/1292/toyota-bets-made-in-japan-lexus-can-drive-sales

 

Ford says C-MAX will beat Toyota Prius v on gas mileage

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/ford-says-c-max-will-bet-toyota-prius-v-on-gas-mileage/1

 

Why a Jeep’s navigation system doesn’t lead to trails

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/why-a-jeeps-navigation-system-doesnt-show-trails/1

 

BMW gets into the car share game

http://www.cnbc.com/id/48084780

 

Next BMW X1 to share platform with Mini Countryman

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/06/next-bmw-x1-to-share-platform-with-mini-countryman/

 

Who will lead Ford when CEO Alan Mulally retires?

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/who-will-lead-ford-when-ceo-alan-mulally-retires/1

 

Peugeot first-half sales fall 13% on slowing Europe demand

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-06/peugeot-first-half-sales-fall-13-on-slowing-europe-demand-2-.html

 

Ford positioning for long-term recovery in Europe

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120706/OPINION03/207060335/1148/auto01/Ford-positioning-long-term-recovery-Europe

 

U.S. edges China as biggest market for Bentley cars

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/05/u-s-edges-china-as-biggest-market-for-bentley-cars/

 

Buffet acquired GM stake before automaker’s shares slumped

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120706/COPY01/307069892/1424/buffett-acquired-gm-stake-before-automakers-shares-slumped

 

Startup GreenTech takes first U.S. car order from Domino’s

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120706/OEM05/307069878/1186/startup-greentech-takes-first-u-s-car-order-from-dominos

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

U.S. to press WTO on China car duties

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/07/06/u-s-to-press-wto-on-china-car-duties/

 

Mexico withdraws Argentina automobile-tariff accord

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120706/RETAIL01/120709925/1197/mexico-withdraws-argentina-automobile-tariff-accord

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

GM, Facebook and the power of rose

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/gm-facebook-and-power-ros-141605

 

Report says GM might keep ads on Facebook; what is social media’s role at dealership?

http://www.autoremarketing.com/technology/report-says-gm-might-keep-ads-facebook-what-social-medias-role-dealership

 

Patriotism: Where made, not where from

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/178192/patriotism-where-made-not-where-from.html?edition=48710

 

Chevrolet goes grass roots for MLB

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/178204/chevrolet-goes-grass-roots-for-mlb.html?edition=48710

 

Untangling the implications of Facebook’s new ad exchange

http://adage.com/article/digitalnext/untangling-implications-facebook-s-ad-exchange/235780/

 

Apple ‘mini iPad’ rumors gain new steam

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/apple-mini-ipad-rumors-gain-new-steam/2012/07/05/gJQAFJnPPW_story.html

 

Google, Yahoo sued for ‘intercepting’ email to target ads

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/178202/google-yahoo-sued-for-intercepting-email-to-tar.html?edition=48714

 

 

 

 

 

 

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