Today's News
Today's News - June 27, 2012
**KBB in the News**
New car prices down $500 year over year according to Kelley Blue Book
http://mediaroom.kbb.com/new-car-prices-down-500-year-over-year
New car prices down $500 year over year according to Kelley Blue Book
KNSD (NBC) DMA: 28 San Diego, CA
Ford sees low-14 million U.S. vehicle sales rate in June
U.S. car sales June 2012 preview: Plateauing sales a new equilibrium
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/356654/20120626/car-sales-june-2012-preview-recession.htm
KBB puts June sales pace at 13.9 million units
http://www.fi-magazine.com/News/Story/2012/06/KBB-Puts-June-Sales-Pace-at-13-9-Million-Units.aspx
Used car prices falling, while fuel-efficient models decline in popularity
New car sales slacken
http://www.usedcarnews.com/news/4509-new-car-sales-slacken
Buying a car? Avoid these common blunders
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/06/26/buying-car-avoid-these-common-blunders/
Car Talk’s guide to Favorite Car Apps
Buying a Car – KBB.com iPhone and Android apps
http://www.cartalk.com/content/favorite-apps
Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio reports 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 of 2012
KPNX (NBC) DMA: 13 Phoenix, AZ
GM, Ford near ’12 lows on job woes, cheap gas Europe
Kelley Blue Book recognizes 2012 Kia Soul, 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000
http://pr-usa.net/index.php?id=1210832&Itemid=34&option=com_content&task=view
The 2012 Chevrolet Corvette now available at Detroit dealership
http://pr-usa.net/index.php?id=1210835&Itemid=99999999&option=com_content&task=view
Kelley Blue Book names Ford as winner for four Brand Image Awards
http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1211549&Itemid=34
Canadian mystery, expensive repairs and new car sales
http://www.tirereview.com/Article/102050/canadian_mystery_expensive_repairs_and_new_car_sales.aspx
**Top News**
Charging mats seen boosting market for electric vehicles
Ford to close assembly plant in Philippines at the end of the year
With governmental loan on hold, Fisker seeks capital elsewhere
**OEM/Vehicle News**
BMW ends talks with GM to cooperate on fuel cells
Saab’s new owners seek to lift block on using Saab name
GM to start selling Chevy Spark minicar in August
Too many choices? Dodge Dart offers thousands of flavors
Ford working on cars that self-drive in heavy traffic
Ford measures scads of sunglasses to perfect Fusion
Caddy considering ATS coupe, V-series variants – and more
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/caddy-considering-ats-coupe-v-series-variants-and-more/
GM, Westport sign second deal for natural gas engines
New SRT Viper sells for $300,000 at Barrett-Jackson
**Dealer/Industry News**
America sets a new record for old cars
http://www.cnbc.com/id/47974815
U.S. appeals court paves the way for EPA fuel economy rules
**Ad/Media/Marketing News**
Ford launches ‘Random Acts of Fusion’
Maserati uses audio, video to bolster app engagement
http://www.luxurydaily.com/maserati-uses-audio-video-to-bolster-app-engagement/
Latest self-mocking product placement: VW on IFC’s ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’
http://adage.com/article/media/latest-mocking-product-placement-vw-ifc-talk-show/235612/
Lexus to serve as the official vehicle of the 2012 U.S. Women’s Open
On social, brands use rewards, customer service to foster loyalty
http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009148&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4
6 ways to be a Pinterest superstar
http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32127.asp
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