Today's News - June 26, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

New-vehicle sales remain steady at 13.9 million seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to Kelley Blue Book analysts

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/new-vehicle-sales-remain-steady-13-9-million-seasonally-adjusted-annual-rate

 

Five of the coolest new cars for under $18,000

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57459996/five-of-the-coolest-new-cars-for-under-$18000/

 

Study touts top automakers for brand health, equity

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/study-touts-top-automakers-brand-health-equity

 

Survey says Kelley Blue Book is best brand

http://www.usedcarnews.com/newsletters/4497-survey-says-kelley-is-best-brand

 

2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser named one of the ’10 Most Fun SUVs’

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1210196&Itemid=34

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

5-Year Cost to Own Awards: The Infographic

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2012-total-cost-of-ownership-awards-the-infographic/

 

2013 Mini Clubvan details revealed

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-mini-clubvan-details-revealed/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Nissan highlights economic uncertainty, need to conserve cash despite recovery from disasters

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/nissan-chief-highlights-quick-recovery-from-disasters-as-shareholders-question-low-dividends/2012/06/26/gJQASxkL3V_story.html

 

Ghosn’s pay rises as Nissan profit beats rival Japan carmakers’

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-26/ghosn-s-pay-rises-as-nissan-profit-beats-rival-japan-carmakers-.html

 

Japan’s big car makers grapple with strong yen

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/26/japans-big-car-makers-grapple-with-strong-yen/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Toyota to supply BMW with hybrid, hydrogen power plants

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/toyota-to-supply-bmw-with-hybrid-hydrogen-powerplants/1

 

New Audi chief aims to topple luxury leaders

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/new-audi-chief-aims-to-topple-luxury-leaders/

 

Mazda ends hummm as rotary gives way to hydrogen cells

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-25/mazda-ends-hummm-as-rotary-gives-way-to-hydrogen-cells-cars.html

 

Toyota’s 2013 Avalon will come in 40 mpg hybrid option

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/toyotas-2013-avalon-will-come-in-40-mpg-hybrid-option/1

 

Really? New Ford F-150 pickup has red leather seats

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/really-new-top-ford-f-150-has-red-leather-seats/1

 

2013 Ford Taurus rated at 26 mpg city-highway combined, topping 2012 rivals

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120626/OEM04/120629942/1254/2013-ford-taurus-rated-at-26-mpg-city-highway-combined-topping-2012

 

New Ford technologies to help cut driver stress during traffic

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120626/AUTO0102/206260391/1148/AUTO01/New-Ford-technologies-help-cut-driver-stress-during-traffic

 

GM stock falls below $20 a share

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120625/AUTO0103/206250411/1148/AUTO01/GM-stock-falls-below-20-share

 

Porsche plaintiffs seek $5 billion with limited tools

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-25/porsche-plaintiffs-seek-5-billion-with-limited-tools.html

 

Kia’s appeal of brakes verdict refused by U.S. Supreme Court

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120625/OEM11/120629945/1277/kias-appeal-of-brakes-verdict-refused-by-u-s-supreme-court

 

Nissan India partner thinks small to close gap with Tata

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-25/nissan-india-partner-thinks-small-to-close-tata-gap.html

 

GM’s female manufacturing chief faces big truck test

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120625/OEM02/120629950/1329/gms-female-manufacturing-chief-faces-big-truck-test

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

In-vehicle Siri has dealers, consumers buzzing

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120625/OEM06/120629948/1182/in-vehicle-siri-has-dealers-consumers-buzzing

 

Survey: U.S. gas prices now lowest since January

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/survey-us-gas-prices-now-lowest-since-january/1

 

‘Check engine’ light for U.S. economy is on

http://www.cnbc.com/id/47953398

 

‘Generation N’ is steering clear of auto showrooms

http://www.cnbc.com/id/47962606

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Nissan looks to Facebook to help launch five new models

http://adage.com/article/digital/nissan-facebook-launch-models/235616/

 

Ford, celebs use social media for Random Acts of Fusion

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120626/RETAIL03/120629943/1506/ford-celebs-use-social-media-for-random-acts-of-fusion

 

Ad of the day: BMW

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/ad-day-bmw-141424

 

Nissan Leaf to race backward at Goodwood Hillclimb

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/25/nissan-leaf-to-race-backward-at-goodwood-hillclimb/

 

Chrysler taking vehicles to employees

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/177481/chrysler-taking-vehicles-to-employees.html?edition=48382

 

When journalism becomes shilling

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120625/BLOG06/120629946/1499/when-journalism-becomes-shilling

 

Getting the most out of Facebook ads

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009144&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

 

How to find the hidden value in online video

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32107.asp

 

 

 

 

 

 

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