**KBB in the News**

 

Best vehicle sales streak since 1973 boosts U.S. dealers

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-02/best-vehicle-sales-streak-since-1973-boosts-u-s-dealers.html

 

Auto sales saved the economy in 2012 (syndicated to The Chicago Tribune, Seattle Times, Tampa Bay Times, Portland Press Herald and Arizona Daily Star)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2012/12/31/auto-sales-saved-the-economy-in-2012/

 

Strong December new-car sales to cap fantastic year of auto industry recovery

KCPQ (Fox) DMA: 12 Seattle, WA

http://ctv4.criticalmention.com/playerpage/player?params=Y2xpcElkPTQ5MTI2NDUmc2xpbT0xJnBvd2VyZWQ9MSZyZXBvcnQ9dHJ1ZSZoaWRlQ2xpcENvbnRyb2xzPTEmbm9oZWFkZXI9MSZub21lbnU9dHJ1ZSZhdXRvUGxheT0xJnBhcnRuZXJUb2tlbj1jMGIxNmRjODNiYmYxMGQxMDEzYmZjMmQzYzA0MjExMA

 

Kelley Blue Book announces 2013 Best Resale Value Awards

WJAR-PVD (NBC) - Providence, RI
NBC 10 News Sunrise @ 6am

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=1595&DateTime=1%2F1%2F2013+6%3A16%3A17+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

December sales figures due out today

http://automotivedigest.com/2013/01/december-sales-figures-due-out-today/

 

Kelley Blue Book analyzes used car market trends following Superstorm Sandy

http://automotivedigest.com/2012/12/kelley-blue-book-analyzes-used-car-market-trends-following-superstorm-sandy/

 

Big deals expected for big trucks

http://www.usedcarnews.com/news/5316-big-deals-expected-for-big-trucks

 

Kelley Blue Book mentioned on the History Channel’s Pawn Stars

History Channel - U.S. Cable
Greatest Tank Battles

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2580&DateTime=1%2F1%2F2013+2%3A40%3A30+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

 

**Top News**

 

Zipcar: What to expect from the Avis acquisition

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/01/02/zipcar-what-to-expect-from-the-avis-acquisition/

 

Avis Budget makes $491 million offer to acquire Zipcar

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-02/avis-budget-makes-491-million-offer-to-acquire-zipcar.html

 

Avis will acquire Zipcar car-sharing business for $500 million

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-avis-buys-zipcar-20130102,0,2787083.story

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Hyundai, Kia forecast slowest growth in seven years

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-01/hyundai-motor-kia-target-sales-of-7-41-million-vehicles.html

 

Ford: 2.2 million cars sold in 2012

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130101/AUTO0102/301010328/1148/auto01/Ford-2-2-million-cars-sold-2012

 

U.S. auto sales expected to drive past 15 million in 2013

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100347765

 

VW, Nissan, others look to tap growing demand for budget cars

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130101/OEM04/301019983/vw-nissan-others-look-to-tap-growing-demand-for-budget-cars

 

GM and Ford stocks end 2012 on high note

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130101/AUTO0102/301010330/1148/auto01/GM-Ford-stocks-end-2012-high-note

 

American Suzuki says demand for cars up after bankruptcy

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-20/american-suzuki-says-demand-for-cars-up-after-bankruptcy.html

 

Ford Fusion Energi MPGe hits triple digits, EPA says

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/31/ford-fusion-energi-mpge-hits-triple-digits-e-p-a-says/?ref=automobiles

 

Toyota matures its Scion youth brand

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/01/01/toyota-scion-fr-s/1798217/

 

Drive On: Bentley unveils its 202-mph convertible

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2013/01/01/bentley-continental-gt-speed/1803361/

 

Ghosn presses Japan's new prime minister to weaken yen, mend China ties

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121231/GLOBAL/312319882/ghosn-presses-japans-new-prime-minister-to-weaken-yen-mend-china-ties

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Starting your year with the right pre-owned inventory

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/starting-your-year-right-pre-owned-inventory?page=4

 

For the record: Gasoline was the most expensive in 2012

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/12/31/for-the-record-gasoline-was-most-expensive-in-2012/

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

His stunts drive Web traffic

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-stunt-driver-20121231,0,2553716.story

 

3 phrases brands should never post to Facebook

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45999.aspx

 

Bad online review: How should you respond?

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/46002.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

 

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