Today's News
Today's News - January 3, 2013
**KBB in the News**
KBB.com names most-researched new vehicles, brands of 2012; Honda CR-V tops list
http://mediaroom.kbb.com/most-researched-new-vehicles-brands-2012
Used cars attracting the eyes of online shoppers
http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/used-cars-attracting-eyes-online-shoppers
Consumers shopping for a used car will find that pricing will be more affordable in 2013 than in 2012
Kelley Blue Book on WCPO-CIN (ABC) - Cincinnati, OH
Good Morning Tri-State 6am
5 Best Car Redesigns for 2013
http://www.thestreet.com/story/11802916/1/5-best-car-redesigns-for-2013.html
Kelley Blue Book’s Rob Lange featured author in the January issue of Digital Dealer Magazine
2013 used-car acquisition strategies to stay ahead of competitors (page 22)
http://bluetoad.com/publication/?i=140353
**KBB Editorial**
Alfa Romeo 4C teased for March reveal in Geneva
2014 Infiniti Q50 teased for Detroit
http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-infiniti-q50-teased-for-detroit/2000008936/
2014 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible - Detroit 2013
2013 Chevrolet Traverse first drive
http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-chevrolet-traverse-first-drive/2000008938/
2013 Ford Fusion Energi tops class with 100 MPGe combined mark
Honda CR-V is the 2012 Most-Researched New Vehicle at KBB.com
**Top News**
Auto makers end 2012 with more strong sales
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/auto-makers-end-2012-with-more-strong-sales-2013-01-03
GM has best December sales in 5 years
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/01/03/gm-sales-december/1805321/
GM says 2012 sales include 1 million vehicles with 30 or more mpg
Toyota says December sales rose 9%
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/01/03/toyota-sales-gains-december/1806631/
VW December sales rocket 35%, best year since 1970
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/01/03/vw-sales-december/1805413/
Hyundai expects slowest sales growth in a decade
**OEM/Vehicle News**
Ford said to plan first 30-year benchmark bond since 1999
Audi defies demand drop as companies give workers wheels
Battered by expensive crises, Toyota declares a rebirth
Fiat holds on to its share of depressed Italian auto market, called worst since 1979
Subaru to hike U.S. production capacity by 30 percent, report says
Subaru recalls nearly 634,000 vehicles in U.S. for lighting issue
**Dealer/Industry News**
AutoTrader.com launches Samsung Smart TV app
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/autotradercom-launches-samsung-smart-tv-app-185532052.html\
NHTSA's backup-camera rules delayed
http://www.autonews.com/article/20130102/OEM11/130109995/nhtsas-backup-camera-rules-delayed\
Avis-Zipcar acquisition: Good for smaller car-share players?
'Fiscal cliff' deal boosts some Michigan industries
Location looms large in pump prices at California gas stations
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-zone-pricing-20130102,0,7824014.story
**Ad/Media/Marketing News**
Honda launches Civic campaign - again
http://www.autonews.com/article/20130102/RETAIL03/130109992/honda-launches-civic-campaign-again
Porsche design revs up mobile savvy with branded BlackBerry
http://www.luxurydaily.com/porsche-design-launches-new-blackberry-smartphone-at-harrods/
Kia Googles Google for next UVO
Ram gets Detroit Free Press nod
Zipcar’s acquisition by Avis comes amid agency review
http://adage.com/article/news/zipcar-s-acquisition-avis-amid-agency-review/238965/
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