Today's News
Today's News - January 2, 2013
**KBB in the News**
Best vehicle sales streak since 1973 boosts U.S. dealers
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
Kelley Blue Book announces 2013 Best Resale Value Awards
WJAR-PVD (NBC) - Providence, RI
NBC 10 News Sunrise @ 6am
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
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
**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
Ford: 2.2 million cars sold in 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
GM and Ford stocks end 2012 on high note
American Suzuki says demand for cars up after bankruptcy
Ford Fusion Energi MPGe hits triple digits, EPA says
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
**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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