**KBB in the News**
Mazda3 and Honda Fit picked among 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000
http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2012/06/21/mazda3-and-honda-fit-picked-among-10-coolest-cars-under-18000/
Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 of 2012
KOMO (ABC) DMA: 12 Seattle, WA
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Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 of 2012
KTVD (MNT) DMA: 17 Denver, CO
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Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 of 2012
KCRA (NBC) DMA: 20 Sacramento, CA
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Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 of 2012
WGHP (Fox) DMA: 46 Greensboro, NC
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Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 of 2012
WJXT (WJXT) DMA: 50 Jacksonville, FL
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Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 of 2012
KGAN (CBS) DMA: 89 Cedar Rapids, IA
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Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 of 2012
WTVW (WTVW) DMA: 104 Evansville, IN
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Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 of 2012
KKCO (NBC) DMA: 184 Grand Junction, CO
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2012 Hyundai Veloster named one of the ’10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000’
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jun/21/2012-hyundai-veloster-named-one-of-the-10-coolest-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS
Five trucks, SUVs dropped in 2012
http://www.trucktrend.com/features/news/2012/163_news120620_five_trucks_suvs_dropped_in_2012/index.html
**Top News**
Nissan says Ghosn may step down before next business plan
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-21/nissan-says-ghosn-may-step-down-before-next-business-plan.html
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn weighs quitting
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/nissan-ceo-carlos-ghosn-weighs-retirement/1
Going, going, Ghosn? Rock star CEO finally slowing down
http://www.autonews.com/article/20120622/BLOG06/120629970/1503/going-going-ghosn-rock-star-ceo-finally-slowing-down
Honda says its U.S. recovery is on track
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/22/honda-says-its-u-s-recovery-is-on-track/
**OEM/Vehicle News**
GM CEO says Russia growth helps make up for Europe losses
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-22/gm-ceo-says-russia-growth-helps-make-up-for-europe-losses.html
GM kicks off expansion in Russia
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120622/AUTO0103/206220387/1148/AUTO01/GM-kicks-off-expansion-Russia
VW, Porsche forge deeper production ties despite stalled merger
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120622/COPY01/306229844/1193/vw-porsche-forge-deeper-production-ties-despite-stalled-merger
Hyundai share could slip in face of vehicle supply shortage
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/hyundai-share-could-slip-in-face-of-vehicle-supply-shortage/
Tesla delivers its 300-mile range electric sedans today
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/tesla-delivers-its-300-mile-range-electric-sedans-today/1
The secret’s out: 2013 Honda Accord details leaked
http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/21/12343246-the-secrets-out-2013-honda-accord-details-leaked?lite
Toyota Prius Plug-in: Is 85 mpg worth an extra $10,000?
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/21/toyota-prius-plug-in-is-85-mpg-worth-an-extra-10000-slideshow/
Battle of the heavyweights: Can Nissan’s Altima topple Toyota Camry?
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/battle-of-the-heavyweights-can-nissans-altima-topple-toyota-camry/
GM plant in Buffalo celebrates Ecotec engines launch
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120622/AUTO0103/206220412/1148/AUTO01/GM-plant-Buffalo-celebrates-Ecotec-engines-launch
GM recalling Chevy Cruze over possible engine fires
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120622/AUTO0103/206220420/1148/AUTO01/GM-recalling-Chevy-Cruze-over-possible-engine-fires
U.S. regulators open safety probe into Chrysler 200, Ford Explorer
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120622/OEM11/306229851/1254/u-s-regulators-open-safety-probe-into-chrysler-200-ford-explorer
**Dealer/Industry News**
New Detroit-Ontario span will ease bottlenecks, lower costs at key border, automakers say
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120622/COPY01/306229910/1131/new-detroit-ontario-span-will-ease-bottlenecks-lower-costs-at-key
Automakers must adapt business models to embrace future transport systems
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120622/COPY01/306229900/1425/automakers-must-adapt-business-models-to-embrace-future-transport
Detroit auto show to start later in January in 2013
http://www.freep.com/article/20120622/BUSINESS01/206220325/Detroit-auto-show-to-start-later-in-January-in-2013
**Ad/Media/Marketing News**
Fisker Automotive turns to advertising in wake of PR woes
http://adage.com/article/news/fisker-automotive-turns-advertising-wake-pr-woes/235558/
Nissan’s Marx has social irons in fire
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/177291/nissans-marx-has-social-irons-in-fire.html?edition=48267
GM dials back, but other automakers embrace Facebook
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120621/RETAIL03/120629980/1506/gm-dials-back-but-other-automakers-embrace-facebook
The truth about engagement
http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32108.asp
SmartMoney Magazine shuts down print edition, plans hires for website
http://adage.com/article/media/smartmoney-magazine-ends-print-edition-hire-site/235550/
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