Today's News - June 18, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Used car prices are finally falling

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/used-car-prices-are-finally-falling/1

 

KBB identifies best vehicles to fit budget-conscious buyers

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/kbb-identifies-best-vehicles-fit-budget-conscious-buyers

 

Possibly endangered models

http://www.freep.com/article/20120617/BUSINESS01/206170501/Inside-autos

 

Great deals available on vehicle models slated for redesign next year

http://www.torquenews.com/397/great-deals-available-vehicle-models-slated-redesign-next-year

 

KBB.com: 2012 auto Brand Image Award winners

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/06/16/kbb-com-2012-auto-brand-image-award-winners/

 

A graduate’s guide to buying a first car

http://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/graduates-guide-buying-first-car-070828809.html

 

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

WTAE (ABC) DMA: 23 Pittsburgh, PA

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

WTHR (NBC) DMA: 26 Indianapolis, IN

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

WMC (NBC) DMA: 49 Memphis, TN

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Why we love the 2012 Audi Q7

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2289000

 

2012 Hyundai Tucson, available at Van Horn Hyundai, rated Best Resale Value by Kelley Blue Book

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1203993&Itemid=34

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2013 GMC Terrain Denali First Review: Subdued Bling, More Power

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-gmc-terrain-denali-first-review-subdued-bling-more-power/

 

2013 BMW Alpina B7 updates add power, performance, efficiency

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-bmw-alpina-b7-updates-add-power-performance-efficiency/

 

Ford commits to a 25 percent reduction in energy use by 2016

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/ford-commits-to-a-25-percent-reduction-energy-use-by-2016/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Nissan sees Leaf sales doubling as factory begins production

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-17/nissan-sees-leaf-sales-doubling-as-factory-begins-production.html

 

GM restructures global design team to streamline efforts

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120618/AUTO0103/206180366/1148/AUTO01/GM-restructures-global-design-team-streamline-efforts

 

Ford opens new research lab in Silicon Valley

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/18/12279789-ford-opens-new-research-lab-in-silicon-valley?lite

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Toyota fire probe expanded to 1.4 million autos

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/18/12279930-toyota-fire-probe-expanded-to-14-million-autos

 

Crisis in Europe

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120618/OEM01/120619889/1193/crisis-in-europe

 

Ford sees late 2012 recovery in Brazil

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120616/OEM/120619901/1401/ford-sees-late-2012-recovery-in-brazil-market

 

Is the next Accord daring enough?

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120618/OEM03/306189977/1273/is-the-next-accord-daring-enough

 

Acura designer tweaks ‘the beak’ (but it’ll stay)

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120618/OEM03/306189976/1117/acura-designer-tweaks-the-beak-but-itll-stay

 

Ford Shelby GT500 a 200 mph speed demon

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/18/12204926-ford-shelby-gt500-a-200-mph-speed-demon?lite

 

From wild to mild:   A look at Detroit’s 2013 lineup

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/from-wild-to-mild-a-look-at-detroits-2013-lineup-2012-06-16

 

Safety officials intensify probe of Chevy SUV door fires

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/18/safety-officials-intensify-probe-of-chevy-suv-door-fires/

 

GM’s salaried retirees balk at uninsured annuities offer

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/story/2012-06-15/gm-pensions-insurance/55620468/1

 

No kidding: Toyota’s looking for love on the playground

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120618/OEM03/306189961/1117/no-kidding-toyotas-looking-for-love-on-the-playground

 

2 Elantra variants priced under $20,000

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120615/OEM04/120619900/1276/2-elantra-variants-priced-under-20-000

 

Automakers snap up aluminum

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120618/OEM01/306189996/1424/automakers-snap-up-aluminum

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

AutoTrader Group files registration statement for proposed initial public offering

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/autotrader-group-files-registration-statement-for-proposed-initial-public-offering-159243625.html

 

Does connectivity & infotainment resonate with CPO shoppers?

http://www.autoremarketing.com/technology/does-connectivity-infotainment-resonate-cpo-shoppers

 

How to save energy by driving less

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/18/how-to-save-energy-by-driving-less/

 

What comes after driverless cars?

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120618/OEM06/306189967/-1/what-comes-after-driverless-cars

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Nissan preps massive Altima campaign

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/176874/nissan-preps-massive-altima-campaign.html?edition=48051

 

“The Dark Knight Rises” and Chrysler presents Imported from Gotham City

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-dark-knight-rises-and-chrysler-present-imported-from-gotham-city-159200995.html

 

Jeep says its blacked out ‘Attitude’ has attitude

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/jeep-says-its-blacked-out-altitude-line-has-attitude/1

 

Honda banks on racing enthusiast to win back U.S. product ‘praise’

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120616/OEM02/306169999/1273/honda-banks-on-racing-enthusiast-to-win-back-u-s-product-praise

 

Audi hybrid racer takes first at Le Mans

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/17/for-first-time-a-hybrid-wins-at-le-mans/

 

Volunteerism back in vogue for Big 3 automakers

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120618/AUTO01/206180325/1148/Volunteerism-back-vogue-Big-3-automakers

 

Twitter updates may help brands monetize content

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/176925/twitter-updates-may-help-brands-monetize-content.html?edition=48048

 

Why the future of marketing relies on social

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32075.asp

 

4 ways to make metrics actionable

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32064.asp

 

 

 

 

 

 

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