Today's News - January 28, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

New KBB.com Accelerator ad program commands shoppers’ attention with immersive, cross-platform experience

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/new-accelerator-ad-program-commands-shoppers-attention

 

 

**Top News**

 

Toyota back at No. 1 selling nearly 9.75 million vehicles in 2012, dethroning GM officially

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/toyota-back-at-no-1-selling-nearly-975-million-vehicles-in-2012-dethroning-gm-officially/2013/01/28/042036bc-690a-11e2-9a0b-db931670f35d_story.html

 

Toyota reclaims global auto sales crown

http://money.cnn.com/2013/01/28/news/companies/toyota-global-sales/index.html

 

Toyota wins back global auto sales crown from GM

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130128/COPY01/301289836/toyota-wins-back-global-auto-sales-crown-from-gm

 

General Motors demoted as Toyota reclaims Number 1

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/general-motors-demoted-as-toyota-reclaims-number-1-2013-01-28-111072240

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford beating General Motors in race to Europe turnaround

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-28/ford-beating-general-motors-in-race-to-europe-turnaround.html

 

Toyota outlook shows Yen revives confidence in Japan Inc.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-27/toyota-outlook-brightens-as-yen-revives-confidence-in-japan-inc-.html

 

Daimler adds Nissan as partner on Ford fuel-cell project

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-28/daimler-plans-joint-fuel-cell-project-with-nissan-ford.html

 

GM replots emerging market strategy, hedges on China partner

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130127/GLOBAL/130129911/gm-replots-emerging-market-strategy-hedges-on-china-partner

 

Fisker speeds up its search for suitors

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323375204578267974057913146.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_AutoIndustry3

 

Volkswagen’s NAFTA play aims at U.S. growth

http://blogs.wsj.com/corporate-intelligence/2013/01/25/volkswagens-nafta-play-aims-at-u-s-growth/

 

Automakers seek 'natural' cure for infotainment aches

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130128/OEM06/301289961/why-cant-cars-do-what-phones-do

 

Hyundai turns to cyber tools for quick read on CSI

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130128/RETAIL07/301289955/plan-kicks-csi-into-cyber-era

 

With Atlas, Ford trades Marlboro Man for gizmos

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130128/OEM03/301289983/with-atlas-ford-trades-marlboro-man-for-gizmos

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Liability concerns put the brakes on driverless cars

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/01/28/liability-concerns-put-the-brakes-on-driverless-cars/

 

GM: Iowa dealer faked sales

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130128/RETAIL07/301289959/gm-iowa-dealer-faked-sales#

 

NHTSA official to join political strategy firm

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130127/AUTO01/301270333/1148/AUTO01/NHTSA-official-join-political-strategy-firm

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Flaming Lips kiss Hyundai’s keystone Super Bowl ad

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/191958/flaming-lips-kiss-hyundais-keystone-super-bowl-ad.html?edition=55925#axzz2JHsZbslu

 

Kia answers big question in Super Bowl

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/191959/kia-answers-big-question-in-super-bowl.html?edition=55925#axzz2JHsZbslu

Inside the making of VW's $10M Super Bowl ad

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/01/27/super-bowl-commercials-pressure-volkswagen-of-america/1836881/

 

Education group criticizes Mercedes Super Bowl ad with Kate Upton

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/01/25/education-group-criticizes-mercedes-super-bowl-ad-with-kate-upton/

 

GM plans TV ads during Super Bowl pre-game after eschewing game

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130125/AUTO0103/301250449/1148/AUTO01/GM-plans-TV-ads-during-Super-Bowl-pre-game-after-eschewing-game

 

'Henry Ford' film offers look at man behind machine

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/01/27/henry-ford-film-man-behind-machine/1869009/

 

Your brand here. Ever wonder what it costs to get a sticker on a NASCAR car?

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/your-brand-here-146795

 

Is social media spoiling the Super Bowl ad surprise?

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130127/OEM/130129917/is-social-media-spoiling-the-super-bowl-ad-surprise

 

 

 

 

 

 

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