Today's News - March 1, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

Ford, GM set pace as industry sales gains moderate

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130301/RETAIL01/130309998/ford-gm-set-pace-as-industry-sales-gains-moderate#

 

Consumers fell pinch of higher taxes

http://www.usedcarnews.com/newsletters/5586-consumers-fell-pinch-of-higher-taxes

 

KBB.com names Mazda most affordable auto brand for cost of ownership

http://www.wiredprnews.com/2013/03/01/kbbcom-names-mazda-most-affordable-auto-brand-for-cost-of-ownership_2013030134038.html

 

 

**Top News**

 

Auto sales help drive stocks away from big loses

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/auto-sales-help-drive-stocks-away-from-big-losses-2013-03-01-111073825

 

Ford and Chrysler report February gains in vehicle sales

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-01/dodge-drives-chrysler-u-s-auto-sales-to-tie-90s-streak.html

 

GM, Ford, Toyota post healthy sales as auto industry growth slows

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-gm-ford-chrysler-feb-auto-sales-20130301,0,5867095.story

 

Volkswagen sales rise 2.9% in February

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/driveon/2013/03/01/vw-auto-sales-february-2013/1952151/

 

Santa Fe drives up Hyundai sales

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/driveon/2013/03/01/hyundai-auto-sales-february-2013/1952231/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Chrysler’s future according to Marchionne

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100508593

 

Fiat CEO says Chrysler ownership clarity in third quarter

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-28/marchionne-sees-clarity-on-chrysler-ownership-in-third-quarter.html

 

Drive On: All-wheel drive vehicles gain sales traction

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2013/02/28/ford-all-wheel-drive/1954077/

 

Roy Brown, designer of Ford's Edsel, dies at 96

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130228/OEM03/130229885/roy-brown-designer-of-fords-edsel-dies-at-96#axzz2MJ5ZO7yF

 

Porsche recalls sports cars for tailpipes that might fall off

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/02/28/porsche-recalls-sports-cars-for-tailpipes-that-might-fall-off/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Auto execs to speak on U.S. manufacturing in House hearing

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130228/OEM01/130229884/auto-execs-to-speak-on-u-s-manufacturing-in-house-hearing#axzz2MJ5T8KiL

 

Why the auto industry isn't scared of the 'sequestration' crisis

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130228/BLOG06/130229878/why-the-auto-industry-isnt-scared-of-the-sequestration-crisis#axzz2MJ6f3G4q

 

EPA evaluating how it rates gas mileage for hybrids

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/02/28/epa-gas-mileage-ford-cmax-fusion/1954967/

 

Group 1 Automotive closes UAB Motors acquisition; adds additional board member

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/group-1-automotive-closes-uab-motors-acquisition-adds-additional-board-member-193965531.html

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Chevy’s exclusive content in Motor Trend app delivers 37pc engagement rate

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/advertising/14872.html

 

A shared history in Detroit is an ad inspiration

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/business/a-shared-history-in-detroit-is-an-ad-inspiration.html?ref=automobiles&_r=0

 

Waze’s Maps now change as roads close

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/27/wazes-maps-now-change-as-roads-close/?ref=automobiles

 

Infographic: A 12-month plan for social media success

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/46296.aspx

 

 

 

 

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