Today's News - February 22, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own survey winners

http://www.trucktrend.com/features/news/2013/163_news0603_kelley_blue_book_5_year_cost_to_own_survey_winners/index.html

 

Lexus emerges as top luxury brand in KBB.com’s 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

http://www.prleap.com/pr/198458/

 

KBB.com honors trio of Ford models for long-term value

http://readme.readmedia.com/KBB-com-Honors-Trio-of-Ford-Models-for-Long-Term-Value/5699589

 

Jeep Patriot climbs to top of its segment in KBB.com’s 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

http://readme.readmedia.com/Jeep-Patriot-Climbs-to-Top-of-Its-Segment-in-KBB-com-5-Year-Cost-to-Own-Awards/5699494

 

 

**Top News**

 

Tesla stock tumbles 9%

http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/21/investing/tesla-stock/index.html

 

Tesla shares tumble nearly 9% after 4Q hiccups

http://www.freep.com/article/20130222/BUSINESS01/302220032/Tesla-shares-tumble-nearly-9-after-4Q-hiccups

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford exec wants Obama to pressure Japan to open its auto market

http://www.freep.com/article/20130222/BUSINESS01/302220030/Ford-exec-wants-Obama-pressure-Japan-open-its-auto-market

 

Honda goes solar with $65 million investment

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/honda-goes-solar-65-million-investment-1C8479426

 

Honda appoints new chairman, makes N.A. chief head of autos

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130222/OEM02/130229965/honda-appoints-new-chairman-makes-n-a-chief-head-of-autos#axzz2LdPbWe98

 

Former GM marketing boss Joel Ewanick speaks

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/02/21/former-gm-marketing-boss-joel-ewanick-speaks/

 

Fisker, insurance firm drop suit over $33 million in Sandy-related losses

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130221/OEM05/302219741/fisker-insurance-firm-drop-suit-over-33-million-in-sandy-related#axzz2LdPwoBcM

 

GM South Korean unit to spend $7.3 billion to expand

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-22/gm-south-korean-unit-to-spend-7-3-billion-to-expand.html

 

Chrysler recalling Chrysler 200s, Dodge Avengers for fuel-tank problem

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-chrysler-recalling-chrysler-200s-dodge-avengers-for-fuel-tank-problem-20130221,0,547786.story

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Obama to press Abe on opening Japan to U.S. automakers

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-21/obama-to-press-abe-on-opening-japan-to-u-s-automakers.html

 

Banks may be sued by U.S. for auto lending activities, report says

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130221/RETAIL02/130229974/banks-may-be-sued-by-u-s-for-auto-lending-activities-report-says#axzz2LdPlZDKC

 

Are we becoming a society of fuel-economy whiners?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/02/21/are-we-becoming-a-society-of-fuel-economy-whiners/

 

One of the world’s most efficient vehicles unable to enter U.S.

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/21/one-of-worlds-most-efficient-vehicles-unable-to-enter-u-s/

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Hyundai has big voice in big place with Oscars

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/194000/hyundai-has-big-voice-in-big-place-with-oscars.html?edition=56964#axzz2LSSQIQpT

 

Ford putting the ‘stock’ back in stock racing

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/ford-putting-stock-back-stock-car-racing-1C8452388

 

 

 

 

 

 

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