Today's News - February 26, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

5 great new cars for cheapskates

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11843702/1/5-great-new-cars-for-cheapskates.html

 

KBB: Auction values were flat from previous month but up YOY

http://automotivedigest.com/2013/02/kbb-auctions-values-were-flat-from-previous-month-but-up-yoy/

 

Electric car residuals lagging

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tim-healey/electric-car-residuals-la_b_2734675.html?utm_hp_ref=green

 

Tesla Model S drive tests faith of Kelley Blue Book reviewer

http://www.greenoptimistic.com/2013/02/25/tesla-model-s-kelley-blue-book/

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2014 Jeep Cherokee teased for New York debut

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-jeep-cherokee-teased-for-new-york-debut/2000009102/

 

Audi builds its 5 millionth vehicle with a Quattro AWD system

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/audi-builds-its-5-millionth-vehicle-with-a-quattro-awd-system/2000009099/

 

Classic American Muscle Cars live on Forever (stamps)

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/classic-american-muscle-cars-live-on-forever-stamps/2000009098/

 

Revealed: Aston Martin Rapide Bertone Concept - Geneva 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-aston-martin-rapide-bertone-concept-_-geneva-2013/2000009101/

 

GM to offer in-car 4G LTE connectivity on its 2015 models

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/gm-to-offer-in_car-4g-lte-connectivity-on-its-2015-models/2000009100/

 

 

**Top News**

 

GM taps Tim Mahoney as global CMO for Chevrolet

http://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/gm-names-tim-mahoney-global-cmo-chevrolet/240008/

 

General Motors hires away Volkswagen marketing exec to sell Chevrolets

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/general-motors-hires-away-volkswagen-marketing-exec-to-sell-chevrolets/2013/02/25/73337e50-7f90-11e2-a671-0307392de8de_story.html

 

GM hires Volkswagen executive Tim Mahoney to market Chevy

http://www.freep.com/article/20130226/BUSINESS01/302260037/GM-hires-Volkswagen-executive-Tim-Mahoney-market-Chevy

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

GM said to request $1.1 million pay for CEO this year

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-26/gm-said-to-request-11-1-million-pay-for-ceo-in-2013.html

 

GM denies reports of proposed hike in CEO Akerson's 2013 pay

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130225/OEM02/130229927/gm-denies-reports-of-proposed-hike-in-ceo-akersons-2013-pay#axzz2M1jLDjse

 

GM’s Wi-Fi move brings the connected car closer

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100492462

 

With its eye on infotainment, General Motors is upgrading OnStar

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/25/with-its-eye-on-infotainment-general-motors-is-upgrading-onstar/?ref=automobiles

 

U.S. begins selling rest of GM stake

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130226/AUTO0103/302260340/1148/auto01/U-S-begins-selling-rest-GM-stake

 

Honda to add three China-focused models to line by 2015

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-25/honda-to-sell-three-china-focused-models-by-2015-to-gain-share.html

 

European crisis catching up with VW

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/european-crisis-catching-up-with-vw-2013-02-23

 

Ford sedans, SUVs face U.S. safety probe for stalling problem

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130225/OEM11/130229937/ford-sedans-suvs-face-u-s-safety-probe-for-stalling-problem#axzz2M1jVMvHg

 

1.3 million Fords, Toyotas, Hondas under investigation

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/1-3-million-fords-toyotas-hondas-under-investigation-1C8536130

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Manheim’s newest Simulcast earns product launch of the year

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/manheim%E2%80%99s-newest-simulcast-earns-product-launch-year-award

 

Chase Auto Finance names new CEO

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130225/OEM02/130229929/chase-auto-finance-names-new-ceo#axzz2M1jd3jlO

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

How Volkswagen found the perfect moment for its latest safety spot

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/how-volkswagen-found-perfect-moment-its-latest-safety-spot-147554

 

 

 

 

 

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