Today's News - June 12, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

KBB.com launches newly redesigned, app-like mobile website; introduces new car-shopping features for smartphone users

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/kelley-blue-book-launches-newly-redesigned-app-like-mobile-website

 

KBB: Summer’s used price decline may approach 7 percent

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/kbb-summers-used-price-decline-may-approach-7-percent

 

Chevy Equinox, available at Williams Chevrolet, is among Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?id=1201114&Itemid=34&option=com_content&task=view

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Apple announces ''Eyes Free'' in-car integration for Siri

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/apple-announces-eyes-free-in_car-integration-for-siri/

 

2013 Ford F-150 adds Special Service Vehicle Package

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-ford-f_150-adds-special-service-vehicle-package/

 

2013 Nissan Altima Sedan tops EPA marks for gas-only mid-size cars

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-nissan-altima-sedan-tops-epa-marks-for-gas_only-mid_size-cars/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Honda cuts export of Japan-made hybrids, Fit to U.S.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/honda-cuts-export-of-japan-made-cars-to-us/1

 

GM CEO hopes politicians will prevent recession

http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/story/2012-06-12/GM-Annual-Meeting/55548180/1

 

Akerson says GM is tackling biggest problems: Europe, pension obligations

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120612/OEM/120619963/1424/akerson-says-gm-is-tackling-biggest-problems-europe-pension

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Mercedes plans first AMG compact in performance-car push

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-12/mercedes-plans-first-amg-compact-in-performance-car-push-2-.html

 

Daimler starts output of electric Smart, beating BMW into EV niche

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120612/COPY01/306129844/1193/daimler-starts-output-of-electric-smart

 

Automakers get Siri-ous with ‘eyes free’ button

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/11/12170128-automakers-get-siri-ous-with-eyes-free-button?lite

 

BMW, others gain from closer ties with bloggers

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120612/COPY01/306129849/1193/bmw-others-gain-from-closer-ties-with-bloggers

 

GM stepping up global product drive, Akerson says

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/gm-stepping-up-global-product-drive-akerson-says/

 

GM directors praise Akerson, say successor should come from within

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120611/COPY01/306119857/1193/gm-directors-praise-akerson-say-successor-should-come-from-within

 

VW prices, details diesel Beetle model

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/vw-prices-details-diesel-beetle-model/1

 

Ford Fiesta gets Titanium model for 2013

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/12/ford-fiesta-gets-titanium-model-for-2013/

 

Jeep Liberty SUV recall upped to nearly 350,000

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/11/12168942-jeep-liberty-suv-recall-upped-to-nearly-350000?lite

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Job growth not a product of U.S. manufacturing surge

http://www.cnbc.com/id/47767460

 

Sales, jobs and optimism rise at new-car dealers

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-new-car-dealers-20120612,0,5736153.story

 

Mexico auto output, exports hit record for first five months

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120612/OEM01/120619965/1424/mexico-auto-output-exports-hit-record-for-first-five-months

 

Chinese car prices falling amid oversupply at dealers

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/chinese-car-prices-falling-amid-oversupply-at-dealers/1

 

UAW steps up organizing effort at Nissan

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120612/AUTO01/206120328/1148/auto01/UAW-steps-up-organizing-effort-Nissan

 

Shaky battery maker claims a breakthrough

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47780668/ns/business-us_business/

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Lexus title sponsor for virtual U.S. Open

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/176593/lexus-title-sponsor-for-virtual-us-open.html?edition=47840

 

Ford makes styling tweaks to Fusion NASCAR racer

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/12/ford-makes-styling-tweaks-to-fusion-nascar-racer-slideshow/

 

Twitter’s first TV ads tout advertising potential

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/11/twitter-ad-idUSL1E8HBB9720120611

 

Has Android’s smartphone market share topped out?

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/software-technology/13056.html

 

Facebook advertisers find better payoff with sponsored stories

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009109&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

 

 

 

 

 

 

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