**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

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2045&DateTime=1%2F3%2F2013+6%3A44%3A04+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

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

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/alfa-romeo-4c-teased-for-march-reveal-in-geneva/2000008937/

 

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

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-bentley-continental-gt-speed-convertible-_-detroit-2013/2000008942/

 

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

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-ford-fusion-energi-tops-class-with-100-mpge-combined-mark/2000008935/

 

Honda CR-V is the 2012 Most-Researched New Vehicle at KBB.com

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/honda-cr_v-is-the-2012-most_researched-new-vehicle-at-kbbcom/2000008941/

 

 

**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

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/01/03/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

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323374504578217051297858048.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_AutoIndustry3

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford said to plan first 30-year benchmark bond since 1999

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-03/ford-said-to-plan-first-30-year-benchmark-bond-since-1999.html

 

Audi defies demand drop as companies give workers wheels

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-02/audi-defies-demand-drop-as-companies-give-workers-wheels-cars.html

 

Battered by expensive crises, Toyota declares a rebirth

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/03/business/battered-by-crises-toyota-declares-a-rebirth.html?ref=automobiles

 

Fiat holds on to its share of depressed Italian auto market, called worst since 1979

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/fiat-holds-on-to-its-share-of-depressed-italian-auto-market-called-worst-since-1979/2013/01/02/dfb62dfe-5504-11e2-89de-76c1c54b1418_story.html

 

Subaru to hike U.S. production capacity by 30 percent, report says

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130102/OEM01/130109994/subaru-to-hike-u-s-production-capacity-by-30-percent-report-says

 

Subaru recalls nearly 634,000 vehicles in U.S. for lighting issue

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130103/RETAIL05/130109990/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?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/01/03/avis-zipcar-acquisition-good-for-smaller-car-share-players/

 

'Fiscal cliff' deal boosts some Michigan industries

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130103/BIZ/301030374/1148/auto01/-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

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190249/kia-googles-google-for-next-uvo.html?edition=55015#axzz2Gvp6DdBf

 

Ram gets Detroit Free Press nod

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190254/ram-gets-detroit-free-press-nod.html?edition=55015#axzz2Gvp6DdBf

 

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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