Today's News

Today's News - January 30, 2013

 

**KBB in the News**

 

10 Best Cars for Winter named by KBB.com

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/10-best-cars-for-winter


10 Best Cars for Winter named by KBB.com

News Radio 1330 - Green Bay, WI
http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=7680&DateTime=1%2F30%2F2013+7%3A52%3A03+AM&Term=Kelly+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

Drivers planning to keep rides longer

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/drivers-planning-keep-rides-longer

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Cadillac opens V-Series Academy

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/cadillac-opens-v_series-academy/2000009019/

 

Kia Optima Hybrid Superman Concept teased for Chicago

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/kia-optima-hybrid-superman-concept-teased-for-chicago/2000009020/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Chrysler car launches hit snag

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323644904578271793366852754.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_AutoIndustry3

 

Chrysler lowers 2014 cash flow forecast by two-thirds

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-30/chrysler-quarterly-profit-rises-68-on-ram-truck-sales.html

 

Profitable Fiat plans to sell 16 models in U.S. by 2016

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/01/30/fiat-chrysler-earnings/1876507/

 

Ford sees surge in U.S. hybrid sales on way to annual record

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130130/RETAIL01/301309722/ford-sees-surge-in-u-s-hybrid-sales-on-way-to-annual-record#

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

For Ford, small cars mean smaller profit

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/01/29/for-ford-small-cars-mean-smaller-profit/

 

Ford earnings is a tale of two companies

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100416166

 

Toyota spices up middle-aged Corolla to bolster sales

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-29/toyota-spices-up-middle-aged-corolla-to-bolster-profits.html

 

Fiat scraps dividend after forecasting European slump

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-30/fiat-s-marchionne-says-europe-losses-narrowed-in-fourth-quarter.html

 

Mercedes U.S. CEO says BMW had Pyrric victory in 2012

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-30/mercedes-u-s-ceo-says-bmw-had-pyrric-victory-in-2012.html

 

Toyota recalls almost 1.3 million vehicles on airbags, wipers

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-30/toyota-recalls-almost-1-3-million-vehicles-on-airbags-wipers.html

 

13 auto execs to watch in 2013

http://money.cnn.com/gallery/autos/2013/01/30/auto-executives.fortune/index.html

 

Fisker hires consultant to help conserve cash during strategic review

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130129/OEM05/130129876/fisker-hires-consultant-to-help-conserve-cash-during-strategic-review#axzz2JTiEQT3T
 

Honda puts Siri in three ’13 models

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130130/OEM06/130139990/honda-puts-siri-in-three-13-models#axzz2JTiEQT3T

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Two-year lease returns constitute majority of Ford volume in 2012

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/two-year-lease-returns-constitute-majority-ford-volume-2012

 

Three at Manheim appointed to new roles

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/3-manheim-appointed-new-roles

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Honda drives engagement for video campaign via mobile ads

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/advertising/14680.html

 

Three different fantasies in Super Bowl ads from Mercedes, Kia and Hyundai

http://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/mercedes-releases-extended-super-bowl-ad/239480/

 

Jaguar goes social for F-Type

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/192184/jaguar-goes-social-for-f-type.html?edition=56030#axzz2JHsZbslu

 

Are Super Bowl ads worth it for advertisers?

http://blogs.imediaconnection.com/blog/2013/01/28/are-super-bowl-ads-worth-it-for-advertisers/

 

 

 

 

 

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