Today's News - February 15, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Kelley Blue Book names Jared Rowe as new president

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/kelley-blue-book-names-jared-rowe-new-president

KBB taps AutoTrader exec as new president

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120214/RETAIL01/120219925/kbb-taps-autotrader-exec-as-new-president

Kelley Blue Book names new president

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/kelley-blue-book-names-new-president

Kelley Blue Book president resigns

http://www.pehub.com/135783/kelley-blue-book-president-resigns/

The cheapest 2012 cars to own

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2012/02/15/the-cheapest-2012-cars-to-own/

How much will your next car really cost you?

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/02/14/how-much-will-your-next-car-really-cost-you/

Kelley Blue Book announces 2012 Total Cost of Ownership Awards

WCAU (NBC) DMA: 4 Philadelphia, PA

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Kelley Blue Book announces 2012 Total Cost of Ownership Awards

WUSA (CBS) DMA: 8 Washington, DC

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Kelley Blue Book names 10 Bites of Red-Car Candy

WTLV (NBC) DMA: 50 Jacksonville, FL

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**Top News**

Obama bailout hurt auto industry more than helped, Romney says

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120214/OEM02/120219936/obama-bailout-hurt-auto-industry-more-than-helped-romney-says

Obama car czar calls Romney clueless on auto bailout

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/02/obama-car-czar-calls-romney-clueless-on-auto-bailout/1

Romney: U.S. should sell GM stake

http://money.cnn.com/2012/02/14/news/economy/romney_gm/index.htm

Toyota boosts U.S. sales with rental cars

http://www.freep.com/article/20120214/BUSINESS01/120214031/Toyota-boosts-U-S-sales-rental-cars?odyssey=tab

Tesla loss seen widening ahead of Model S as Roadster ends

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-14/tesla-loss-seen-widening-ahead-of-model-s-as-roadster-sales-end.html

Ahead of earnings – X marks the spot for Tesla

http://www.cnbc.com/id/46396860

For troubled Fisker, the problem is not with EVs

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120214/BLOG06/120219934/1503

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Automakers shift gears, embrace joint ventures

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/15/10408346-automakers-shift-gears-embrace-joint-ventures

Attorneys general win more time to ponder Honda Civic settlement

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-honda-civic-class-action-20120214,0,6093674.story

Redesigned Hyundai Azera gets $32,875 sticker, up $6,605 from 2011 model

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120214/OEM04/120219930/redesigned-hyundai-azera-gets-32-875-sticker-up-6-605-from-2011

Ford says hybrid-system gains give Fusion edge over Toyota Camry

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120214/OEM05/302149796/ford-says-hybrid-system-gains-give-fusion-edge-over-toyota-camry

Ford earns nearly 500 hybrid patents with 47-mpg Fusion Hybrid, projected as America’s most fuel-efficient sedan

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ford-earns-nearly-500-hybrid-patents-with-47-mpg-fusion-hybrid-projected-as-americas-most-fuel-efficient-sedan-139288603.html

Opel losses hurt GM’s U.S. profit, upset investors

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120215/COPY01/302159782/1193

Investment group buys 5.8% of GM

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120215/AUTO0103/202150321/1148/auto01/Investment-group-buys-5-8-GM

Red state-blue state car sales comparison reveals surprises

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-red-state-cars-20120214,0,3762013.story

Saab dealers look to add second brand

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120215/AUTO01/202150328/1148/auto01/Saab-dealers-look-add-2nd-brand

Struggling Mazda ‘actively’ seeking partners

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/02/struggling-mazda-%e2%80%9cactively%e2%80%9d-seeking-partners/

Does Kia ‘tiger nose’ boost economy cars’ appeal?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/02/15/does-kia-tiger-nose-boost-economy-cars-appeal/

Chinese truck imitates Ford F-150

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120214/AUTO0102/202140378/1148/auto01/Chinese-truck-imitates-Ford-F-150

New-car smell can make you sick – really

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/02/toxic-chemicals-inside-cars-new-car-smell-mitsubishi-worst-honda-best/1

**Dealer/Industry News**

Dealers must exercise caution in expanding as per-store sales rise

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120214/RETAIL07/302149820/dealers-must-exercise-caution-in-expanding-as-per-store-sales-rise

Lower prices, higher incomes boost auto sales

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/02/new-car-affordability-best-price-down-better-sales-/1

Road use by EV drivers: To tax or not to tax?

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/15/road-use-by-e-v-drivers-to-tax-or-not-to-tax/

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Lexus uses swimsuit models to pitch new GS sedan

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/02/14/lexus-uses-swimsuit-models-to-pitch-new-gs-sedan/

Ford Mustang drops mystery model in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue

http://adage.com/article/creativity-pick-of-the-day/mustang-puts-mystery-model-sports-illustrated-swim-issue/232739/

Hyundai, Sprint, JCPenney hope for big Oscars even without blockbuster nominees

http://adage.com/article/mediaworks/hyundai-sprint-jc-penney-hope-oscars-success/232735/

Interactive Mercedes-Benz ads unlocked by your car key

http://www.fastcocreate.com/1679866/interactive-mercedes-benz-ads-unlocked-by-your-car-key

Auto gadgets lag computing power of smartphones

http://www.autonews.com/article/20120214/BLOG06/302149998/auto-gadgets-lag-computing-power-of-smartphones

Will Facebook advertising fail?

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/167830/will-facebook-advertising-fail.html?edition=43460

The surprising drivers of social video success

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/30988.asp

How Siri’s voice-activated mobile search may affect overall search

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/opinion/columns/12128.html

Men more willing to share personal information on social media

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1008843&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

How NOT to do public relations: An interview with Peter Shankman

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferleggio/2012/02/15/how-not-to-do-public-relations-an-interview-with-peter-shankman/

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