Today's News - June 29, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Tips for successful negotiations

http://drphil.com/articles/article/624/

 

New car prices down $500 year over year according to Kelley Blue Book

Best of Imus in the Morning - Public Affairs Talk

FBN (FBN) DMA: 0 National Programming

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New car prices down $500 year over year according to Kelley Blue Book

Good Day L.A.

KTTV (Fox) DMA: 2 Los Angeles, CA

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New car prices down $500 year over year according to Kelley Blue Book

WKBD (CW) DMA: 11 Detroit, MI

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Good news for drivers: Gas prices and car prices falling

http://autos.aol.com/article/gas-prices-car-prices-falling/

 

The stubborn consumers who just aren’t buying cars

http://moneyland.time.com/2012/06/28/the-stubborn-consumers-who-just-arent-buying-cars/?iid=pf-article-latest

 

These are the coolest new cars you’ll find for under $18,000

http://www.businessinsider.com/kelly-blue-books-top-10-coolest-cars-under-18000-2012-6

 

Now’s the time to buy new

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/47992406/ns/local_news-rochester_ny/

 

A good sign: Housing and auto sales are both rising

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11601295/1/a-good-sign-housing-and-auto-sales-are-both-rising.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEN

 

New car prices decline as inventories return to normal

http://www.freep.com/article/20120628/BUSINESS01/206280387

 

Can these cars really get 40 mpg?

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57462568/can-these-cars-really-get-40-mpg/

 

Price tags on new cars bear smaller figures

http://www.jconline.com/article/20120627/BUSINESS/306270021/People-Products?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cp&nclick_check=1

 

New-car prices down $500 year over year, KBB reports

http://www.fi-magazine.com/News/Story/2012/06/New-Car-Prices-Down-500-Year-Over-Year-KBB-Reports.aspx

 

Kelley Blue Book publishes list of best cars capable of 40 mpg or better

http://extended-vehicle-warranty.com/auto-tips/tips-for-car-buyers/kelley-blue-book-publishes-list-of-best-cars-capable-of-40-mpg-or-better/

 

Kelley Blue Book gives Honda highest awards

http://bernardihonda.blogspot.com/2012/06/kelley-blue-book-gives-honda-highest.html

 

Making the carpool cool: Hyundai Veloster named to ’10 Coolest Cars’ list

http://www.wiredprnews.com/2012/06/29/making-the-carpool-cool-hyundai-veloster-named-to-10-coolest-cars-list_2012062928403.html

 

Soldier Field kickoff means Dodge Darts coming to local dealers

http://www.rrstar.com/news/x425601123/Soldier-Field-kickoff-means-Dodge-Darts-finally-coming-to-local-dealers

 

 

**Top News**

 

Ford says operating profit will be ‘substantially lower’ in Q2 due to overseas pressure

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120628/OEM/120629891/1193/ford-says-operating-profit-will-be-substantially-lower-in-q2-due-to

 

BMW and Toyota will jointly develop a sports car, extend technology ties

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120629/COPY01/306299999/1193/bmw-and-toyota-will-jointly-develop-a-sports-car-extend-technology

 

BMW and Toyota to develop sports car together

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/29/bmw-and-toyota-to-develop-sports-car-together/

 

Nissan adds Sentra output, 1,000 jobs in Mississippi

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-28/nissan-adds-sentra-output-1-000-jobs-in-mississippi.html

 

Nissan to build 2013 Sentra compact car in Mississippi

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/29/nissan-to-build-2013-sentra-compact-car-in-mississippi/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Honda offers free insurance to electric Fit buyers

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-autos-honda-fit-20120629,0,2557048.story

 

Honda leverages fuel-cell savvy to extend Fit EV’s range

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120629/OEM05/120629887/1186/honda-leverages-fuel-cell-savvy-to-extend-fit-evs-range

 

GM chief says he’s worried about second half

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-28/gm-chief-says-he-s-worried-about-second-half.html

 

Ford stock falls more than 5%

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120629/AUTO0102/206290408/1148/auto01/Ford-stock-falls-more-than-5-

 

Chrysler plans to boost Wrangler production, adds workers at Jeep plant

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120628/OEM01/120629896/1252/chrysler-plans-to-boost-wrangler-production-add-workers-at-jeep-plant

 

Toyota’s Avalon specifically tailored for U.S. tastes

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/29/12440046-toyotas-avalon-specifically-tailored-for-us-tastes?lite

 

Fiat to increase stake in Chrysler

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/06/28/fiat-to-increase-stake-in-chrysler/

 

Jaguar downsizes engine line-up

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/jaguar-downsizes-engine-line-up/

 

Honda’s electric Fit is fun, peppy – and will be rare

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/hondas-electric-fit-is-fun-peppy----and-will-be-rare/1

 

Honda polishes its environmental credentials

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/06/honda-polishes-its-environmental-credentials/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Japan’s industrial output falls most since 2011 quake

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-29/japan-s-industrial-output-falls-most-since-2011-quake.html

 

Supreme Court upholds Obama health care law; auto industry prepares for coverage mandates

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120628/RETAIL07/120629898/1422/supreme-court-upholds-obama-health-care-law-auto-industry-prepares

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Interbrand: Toyota tops in green

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/177793/interbrand-toyota-tops-in-green.html?edition=48524

 

Sharing services need to focus on price, availability

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/177792/sharing-services-need-to-focus-on-price-availabil.html?edition=48524

 

Nissan backs Canada Day with 3D shows

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/177867/nissan-backs-canada-day-with-3d-shows.html?edition=48524

 

How Facebook becomes the biggest player in advertising’s $540 billion world

http://adage.com/article/digitalnext/facebook-biggest-player-advertising-s-540-billion-world/235708/

 

YouTube launches ‘Marketplace’ to connect YouTube stars and brands

http://adage.com/article/digital/youtube-launches-marketplace-connect-youtube-stars-brands/235699/

 

 

 

 

 

 

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