Today's News - January 25, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

Report: Full-size pickup trucks back in demand

http://www.rvbusiness.com/2013/01/report-full-size-pickup-trucks-back-in-demand/

 

The Nissan Leaf lines up paying customers

http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/transportation/blogs/the-nissan-leaf-lines-up-paying-customers

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Audi to introduce new Matrix LED headlights in 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/audi-to-introduce-new-matrix-led-headlights-in-2013/2000009003/

 

BMW and Toyota sign wide-ranging co-development pact

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/bmw-and-toyota-sign-wide_ranging-co_development-pact/2000009004/

 

Revealed: 2013 Mini Clubman Bond Street

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2013-mini-clubman-bond-street/2000009005/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Kia Motors joins Hyundai in posting profit drop as won gains

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-25/kia-motors-joins-hyundai-in-posting-profit-drop-as-won-gains.html

 

Kia Motor’s operating profit halved as local currency gains

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/kia-motors-operating-profit-halved-as-local-currency-gains/2013/01/25/d9a6f2cc-66b6-11e2-889b-f23c246aa446_story.html

 

Ford offers hefty discounts on Focus electric vehicles

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130125/AUTO0102/301250350/1148/auto01/Ford-offers-hefty-discounts-Focus-electric-vehicles

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Targeting car buyers from the inside

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130124/AUTO01/301240346/1148/auto01/Targeting-car-buyers-from-inside

 

Car makers join forces to pare exhaust gases

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323539804578261933116717980.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_AutoIndustry3

 

Kia Motors earmarks $187 million in costs on false U.S. mileage claims

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130125/OEM/130129931/kia-motors-earmarks-187-million-in-costs-on-false-u-s-mileage-claims

 

Volkswagen to produce Golf for Americans at Mexican plant

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-25/vw-to-shift-golf-production-for-americas-to-mexico-plant.html

 

Toyota to show new Tundra in Chicago

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130124/OEM04/130129942/toyota-to-show-new-tundra-in-chicago

 

Chrysler to produce new engine for Dart

http://www.freep.com/article/20130125/BUSINESS01/301250029/Chrysler-produce-new-engine-Dart

 

Maruti Suzuki posts first profit in six quarters

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/01/25/maruti-suzuki-posts-first-profit-in-six-quarters/

 

Jaguar bets on China to defray royalty payments: Corporate India

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-24/jaguar-bets-on-china-to-defray-royalty-payments-corporate-india.html

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Group 1 enters fast-growing Brazil market with purchase

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-25/group-1-enters-fast-growing-brazil-market-with-purchase.html

 

Harold Wells, NADA leader who challenged factory-owned stores, dies at 81

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130124/RETAIL07/130129943/harold-wells-nada-leader-who-challenged-factory-owned-stores-dies

 

Gas prices near January record, but there are some positive signs

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-gas-prices-january-near-record-20130124,0,5638333.story

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Where do babies come from? In Kia’s Super Bowl ad, a planet called Babylandia

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/where-do-babies-come-kias-super-bowl-ad-planet-called-babylandia-146785

 

For Super Bowl, VW turns YouTube anger to happiness

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/191843/for-super-bowl-vw-turns-youtube-anger-to-happines.html?edition=55870#axzz2Iug5V5Ex

 

Super Bowl car ads opt for different curves

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/driveon/2013/01/24/super-bowl-car-commercials-ads-toyota-kia/1860963/

 

Subaru releases teasers for latest “Dog Tested. Dog Approved” commercials

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/subaru-releases-teasers-for-latest-dog-tested-dog-approvedtm-commercials-188356911.html

 

Q&A: Alan Batey talks Buick, GMC

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/191842/qa-alan-batey-talks-buick-gmc.html?edition=55870#axzz2Iug5V5Ex

 

Super Bowl: 39% prefer ads over game

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/191847/super-bowl-39-prefer-ads-over-game.html?edition=55870#axzz2Iug5V5Ex

 

How to choose the best social network for your content

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/46122.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

 

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