Today's News - February 3, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Automakers set stage for Super Sunday; who comes out on top?

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/automakers-set-stage-super-sunday-who-comes-out-top

Why weak credit won’t kills a car loan

http://www.mainstreet.com/article/smart-spending/autos/why-weak-credit-won-t-kill-car-loan

Top 10 Cool Tech Cars for Less than $20k

http://www.automotivecraze.com/top-10-cool-tech-cars-for-less-than-20k/

**Top News**

Toyota sees 21 percent rise in global group sales this year

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120203/COPY01/302039898/1290

Chrysler hits profit stride

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204740904577196591413822290.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_AutoIndustry3

Honda calls Civic lawsuit ruling ‘radical,’ prepares appeal

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-honda-lawsuit-20120202,0,580678.story

**OEM/Vehicle News**

South Korea to get more Fords

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120203/AUTO01/202030338/1148/auto01/South-Korea-get-more-Fords

Volvo sticks to 2012 truck-market forecasts as earning rise

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-03/volvo-quarterly-earnings-miss-estimates-on-slowing-european-sales-growth.html

2012 VW Tiguan: Sales jumps continue, but why?

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/reviews/healey/story/2012-01-30/volkswagen-tiguan-james-healey-test-drive/52938466/1

Suzuki’s director of U.S. product, marketing departs, won’t be replaced

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120202/RETAIL03/120209950/suzukis-director-of-u-s-product-marketing-departs-wont-be-replaced

Chrysler to add 1,800 workers at Illinois plant for Dart, Compass and Patriot

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120202/OEM01/120209957/chrysler-to-add-1-800-workers-at-illinois-plant-for-dart-compass-and

Jaguar Land Rover said to plan partnership with Chery to expand in China

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-02/jaguar-land-rover-said-to-plan-partnership-with-chery-in-china.html

China’s Youngman makes fresh bid for Saab, reports say

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120203/COPY01/302039875/1131

GM plans new Texas stamping plant

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/02/gm-plans-new-texas-stamping-plant/

Fiat puts Sedici replacement ahead of a baby Jeep

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120203/COPY01/302039897/fiat-puts-sedici-replacement-ahead-of-a-baby-jeep

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition makes North American debut in Chicago

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2012-mazda-mx-5-miata-special-edition-makes-north-american-debut-in-chicago-138590839.html

Jeep owners beware: Your doors may be stolen

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/02/jeep-owners-beware-your-doors-may-be-stolen/1

Which cars make mechanics cringe?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/02/03/which-cars-make-mechanics-cringe/

Infographic: Light vehicle sales by month

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204652904577197510756932918.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_AutoIndustry3

**Dealer/Industry News**

New study from Polk and AutoTrader.com reveals top reasons luxury buyers stay loyal and provides key insights with brand

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-study-from-polk-and-autotradercom-reveals-top-reasons-luxury-buyers-stay-loyal-and-provides-key-insights-by-brand-138644729.html

vAuto upgrades provision tool with two new features

http://www.autoremarketing.com/technology/vauto-upgrades-provision-tool-two-new-features

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Hyundai omits ’40 mpg’ claim from Super Bowl ad after Consumer Watchdog complaint & flood of consumer complaints on real-world mpg

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hyundai-omits-40-mpg-claim-from-super-bowl-ad-after-consumer-watchdog-complaint--flood-of-consumer-complaints-on-real-world-mpg-138637539.html

Clint Eastwood to replace Eminem as star in Chrysler Super Bowl ad

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120202/AUTO01/202020484/1148/auto01/Clint-Eastwood-replace-Eminem-star-Chrysler-Super-Bowl-ad

Does Honda get a day off from paying ‘Ferris Bueller’ copyright fee?

http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/does-honda-get-a-day-off-from-paying-a-ferris-bueller-copyright-fee/?ref=media

Zing! Chevy disses Ford in Super Bowl spot

http://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/super-bowl-advertising-chevy-s-super-bowl-dig-ford/232517/

Kia taps celebs for Super Bowl spot based on their social graphs

http://adage.com/article/digital/kia-taps-celebs-bowl-spot-based-social-graphs/232518/

Subaru “Dog tested. Dog approved.” Campaign returns with a new pack of dogs and new canine social capabilities

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/subaru-dog-tested-dog-approved-campaign-returns-with-a-new-pack-of-dogs-and-new-canine-social-capabilities-138592049.html

Chrysler will relaunch in U.K with Super Bowl spot on sky

http://adage.com/article/global-news/chrysler-relaunch-u-k-super-bowl-spot-sky/232508/

Status update: Lexus races ahead with first Facebook timeline-inspired app

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/status-update-lexus-races-ahead-with-first-facebook-timeline-inspired-app-138573589.html

Facebook ad growth outpaces search marketing

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/167023/facebook-ad-growth-outpaces-search-marketing.html?edition=42974

How brands can reach consumers on every platform

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/30956.asp

Online ad spending consolidates among search, banners, video

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1008815&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

Where the marketing dollars are heading in 2012

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/opinion/columns/12028.html

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