Today's News - June 20, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

KBB.com’s 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000: Editors name all-new Dodge Dart No. 1

http://www.multivu.com/mnr/56270-kelly-blue-book-kbb-com-10-coolest-new-cars-under-18000-2012

 

Coolest Cars Under $18,000

http://money.cnn.com//galleries/2012/autos/1206/gallery.cool-cars-under-18k/index.html

 

2013 Dodge Dart and 2012 Fiat 500 named two of the ’10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000’ by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2013-dodge-dart-and-2012-fiat-500-named-two-of-the-10-coolest-new-cars-under-18000-by-kelley-blue-books-kbbcom-159686865.html

 

Kia Soul named one of the ‘Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000’ by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kia-soul-named-one-of-the-top-10-coolest-new-cars-under-18000-by-kelley-blue-books-kbbcom-159688835.html

 

2012 Hyundai Veloster named one of the ’10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000’ by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com

http://www.hyundainews.com/us/en-us/Media/PressRelease.aspx?mediaid=36408&title=2012-hyundai-veloster-named-one-of-the-10-coolest-new-cars-under-18000-by-kelley-blue-books-kbbcom

 

KBB.com: Ford Fiesta among the coolest cars

http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=36687

 

2012 Hyundai Veloster voted one cool car by KBB

http://www.torquenews.com/1084/2012-hyundai-veloster-voted-one-cool-car-kbb

 

KBB.com predicts impact of 10 cars being discontinued in 2012

http://www.automotive-fleet.com/News/Story/2012/06/Kbb-com-Names-10-Cars-Being-Discontinued-in-2012-Impact-on-Resale-Values.aspx?prestitial=1

 

Kelley Blue Book redesigns app

http://www.usedcarnews.com/news/4438-kelley-redesigns-app

 

2013 Ford Escape named among ’10 Most Fun SUVs’ by Kelley Blue Book

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1205980&Itemid=32

 

Kelley Blue Book, keep your cool. TTAC elects its own super-cool car

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/06/kelley-keep-your-cool-ttac-elects-its-own-super-cool-car/

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2014 Kia Sorento previewed

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-kia-sorento-previewed/

 

Mazda SkyActiv-D racing turbodiesel heading to Le Mans in 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/mazda-skyactiv_d-racing-turbodiesel-heading-to-le-mans-in-2013/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Honda to recycle rare earths from hybrid batteries in what it says is auto industry first

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/honda-to-recycle-rare-earths-from-auto-batteries-in-green-pursuit-undecided-on-nuclear/2012/06/20/gJQAfWDVpV_story.html

 

Toyota to cut Japan capacity more than 10% by 2014, report says

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120619/COPY01/306199806/1117/toyota-to-cut-japan-capacity-more-than-10-by-2014-report-says

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

General Motors hits no-waste recycling milestone

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/general-motors-gm-recycling-waste-trash/1

 

GM unifies global design strategy

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/177128/gm-unifies-global-design-strategy.html?edition=48160

 

Bentley’s fastest model ever will hit 205 mph

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/bentleys-fastest-model-ever-will-hit-205-mph/1

 

‘Old’ GM sites put to use

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120620/AUTO0103/206200322/1148/auto01/-Old-GM-sites-put-use

 

Electric vans likely to save owners money

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/electric-vans-likely-to-save-owners-money/

 

A step forward for DIY auto upgrades

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/19/a-step-forward-for-diy-auto-upgrades/

 

Safety agency probing Nissan SUV transmission complaints

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/20/safety-agency-probing-nissan-suv-transmission-complaints/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Canada to join trans-Pacific trade talks

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120619/COPY01/306199814/1254/canada-to-join-trans-pacific-trade-talks

 

Hybrid sales, tablet boom strain lithium supplies as prices triple

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120619/OEM10/306199750/1186/hybrid-sales-tablet-boom-strain-lithium-supplies-as-prices-triple

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Hyundai taps soccer stars to gain more ground in Europe

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120620/COPY01/306209857/1193/hyundai-taps-soccer-stars-to-gain-more-ground-in-europe

 

At auto shows, Nissan lets you explore the 2013 Pathfinder using Microsoft Kinect

http://adage.com/article/creativity-pick-of-the-day/auto-shows-nissan-lets-explore-2013-pathfinder-microsoft-kinect/235483/

 

Chrysler uses ‘Dark Knight’ to pitch 300 sedan

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/19/chrysler-uses-dark-knight-to-pitch-300-sedan-video/

 

Coke, Mercedes each win outdoor Grand Prix at Cannes

http://adage.com/article/special-report-cannes-2012/coke-mercedes-win-outdoor-grand-prix-cannes/235467/

 

The pros and cons of Facebook’s Timeline

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32103.asp

 

LinkedIn extends targeted updates to companies

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/177150/linkedin-extends-targeted-updates-to-companies.html?edition=48158

 

Marketers, meet moms on social networks

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009132&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

 

 

 

 

 

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