Today's News - June 15, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

List grows of car models being killed after 2012

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/list-grows-of-car-models-being-killed-after-2012/1

 

KBB.com names 10 Cars Waving Goodbye in 2012, explains impact on vehicle values

WTSP (CBS) DMA: 14 Tampa, FL

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Ten affordable vehicles to either lease, buy new or purchase used in June 2012

http://dealer-communications.com/news/10-affordable-vehicles-to-either-lease-buy-new-or-purchase-used-in-june-2012/?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Dealer%20F&I%20Trends%20&%20Strategies%20ENL&utm_content

 

Kelley Blue Book names 10 affordable vehicles to either lease, buy new or purchase used in June 2012

KPNX (NBC) DMA: 13 Phoenix, AZ

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Kelley Blue Book names 10 affordable vehicles to either lease, buy new or purchase used in June 2012

WMAR (ABC) DMA: 27 Baltimore, MD

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Kelley Blue Book names 10 affordable vehicles to either lease, buy new or purchase used in June 2012

WEAR (ABC) DMA: 60 Mobile, AL

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**KBB Editorial**

 

Mini Rocketman Concept re-launched for 2012 London Olympic Games

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/mini-rocketman-concept-re_launched-for-2012-london-olympic-games/

 

BMW i3 Concept updated, new e-assist i Pedelec Concept cycle revealed

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/bmw-i3-concept-updated-new-e_assist-i-pedelec-concept-cycle-revealed/

 

Saab saved, will be transformed into an EV manufacturer

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/saab-saved-will-be-transformed-into-an-ev-manufacturer/

 

A123 Systems announces breakthrough electric vehicle battery tech

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/a123-systems-announces-breakthrough-electric-vehicle-battery-tech/

 

Ford 1.0-liter EcoBoost wins 2012 ''International Engine of the Year'' award

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/ford-10_liter-ecoboost-wins-2012-international-engine-of-the-year-award/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Toyota assures shareholders of recovery, including no power shortage worries

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/toyota-assures-shareholders-of-recovery-including-no-power-shortage-worries/2012/06/14/gJQAl0xndV_story.html

 

Fiat cuts investment in Europe as demand for cars fades

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/15/fiat-cuts-investment-in-europe-as-demand-for-cars-fades/

 

Fiat cuts spending as Peugeot sells assets as sales slump

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-15/fiat-ceo-marchionne-cuts-european-investments-on-slump.html

 

Ford pledges to cut energy used in automaking 25% by 2016

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-15/ford-pledges-to-cut-energy-used-in-automaking-25-by-2016.html

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Jeep counts on 3 new SUVs to spark huge sales surge in Europe

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120615/COPY01/306159874/1193/jeep-counts-on-3-new-suvs-to-spark-huge-sales-surge-in-europe

 

Report: Asian-backed buyer to invest in Saab’s new business

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/14/report-asian-backed-buyer-to-invest-in-saab%e2%80%99s-new-business/

 

An electric future for Saab, but who provides the power?

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/14/an-electric-future-for-saab-but-who-provides-the-power/

 

VW sales defy European, Chinese slumps

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/vw-sales-defy-european-chinese-slumps/

 

Honda suffering reputation loss taps American’s retooling

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-14/honda-suffering-reputation-loss-taps-american-s-retooling.html

 

Former GM PR exec Hamp taking over Toyota communications

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/former-gm-pr-exec-hemp-taking-over-toyota-communications/

 

Investigation of Jeep Grand Cherokee portends a recall, safety advocate says

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/15/investigation-of-jeep-grand-cherokee-portends-a-recall-safety-advocate-says/

 

Better hurry; Lexus LFA supercar sold out

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/better-hurry-lexus-lfa-supercar-sold-out-almost/

 

Audi Q3 crossover an early hit in India

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/14/audi-q3-crossover-an-early-hit-in-india/

 

Chrysler names Brown’s Simmons to board

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-14/chrysler-names-brown-s-simmons-to-board.html

 

NHTSA deepens probe of Chevy SUV door fires

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120615/OEM11/120619905/1261/nhtsa-deepens-probe-of-chevy-suv-door-fires

 

Toyota toys with childish new concept

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120615/BLOG06/120619908/1499/toyota-toys-with-childish-new-concept-car

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

AutoTrader.com choses preferred direct lender for site

http://www.autoremarketing.com/financial-services/autotradercom-chooses-preferred-direct-lender-site

 

Four ways to keep more trades and maximize profitability

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/four-ways-keep-more-trades-and-maximize-profitability

 

Lutz supports Romney despite opposition to GM bailout

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120614/OEM02/120619915/1179/lutz-supports-romney-despite-opposition-to-gm-bailout

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Reassessing elsewhere, General Motors buys into BET Awards

http://adage.com/article/media/reassessing-general-motors-buys-bet-awards/235345/

 

Chevy backs Sportsman ‘Made in America’ series

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/176862/chevy-backs-sportsman-made-in-america-series.html?edition=48002

 

Speedy Toyota, Audi hybrids will clash in Le Mans race

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/15/speedy-toyota-audi-hybrids-will-clash-in-le-mans-race/

 

Neon glows anew in Disneyland’s Car Land

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/neon-reaches-new-heights-in-disneylands-cars-land/1

 

Detroit knows cars, does it know art?

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/detroit-knows-cars-does-it-know-art/

 

How to really measure engagement

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32065.asp

 

 

 

 

 

 

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