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Today's News - February 8, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

Redesigns, superior resale value trigger shopper loyalty from KBB.com visitors

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/redesigns-superior-resale-value-trigger-lexus-shopper-loyalty-kbbcom-visitors

 

Hyundai Veloster and Sonata lauded for low cost of ownership

http://www.examiner.com/article/hyundai-veloster-and-sonata-lauded-for-low-cost-of-ownership

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible confirmed for Geneva

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-chevrolet-corvette-convertible-confirmed-for-geneva/2000009055/

 

Revealed: 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 TD - Chicago 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2014-chevrolet-cruze-20-td-_-chicago-2013/2000009051/

 

Revealed: 2014 Kia Forte 5-door - Chicago 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2014-kia-forte-5_door-_-chicago-2013/2000009045/

 

Revealed: 2014 Volkswagen Beetle GSR - Chicago 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2014-volkswagen-beetle-gsr-_-chicago-2013/2000009050/

 

Revealed: 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition - Chicago 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2014-nissan-gt_r-track-edition-_-chicago-2013/2000009049/

 

Revealed: 2014 Nissan 370 Z Nismo - Chicago 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2014-nissan-370-z-nismo-_-chicago-2013/2000009046/

 

Revealed: 2014 Ram ProMaster Van - Chicago 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2014-ram-promaster-van-_-chicago-2013/2000009043/

 

Revealed: 2014 Toyota Tundra - Chicago 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2014-toyota-tundra-_-chicago-2013/2000009044/

 

Revealed: 2013 Nissan Juke Nismo - Chicago 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2013-nissan-juke-nismo-_-chicago-2013/2000009047/

 

Revealed: 2013 Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van - Chicago 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2013-nissan-nv200-compact-cargo-van-_-chicago-2013/2000009048/

 

Revealed: 2013 Volkswagen GTI Special Editions - Chicago 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2013-volkswagen-gti-special-editions-_-chicago-2013/2000009053/

 

Revealed: 2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo - Geneva 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2014-bmw-3-series-gran-turismo-_-geneva-2013/2000009042/

 

Revealed: Ford Fiesta ST GRC Race Car - Chicago 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-ford-fiesta-st-grc-race-car-_-chicago-2013/2000009040/

 

Revealed: Kia Cross GT Concept - Chicago 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/kia-cross-gt-concept-teased-for-chicago/2000009023/

 

Revealed: Kia Optima Hybrid Superman Concept - Chicago 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/kia-optima-hybrid-superman-concept-teased-for-chicago/2000009020/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Toyota Tundra takes another crack at big-truck market

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/02/07/toyota-tundra-takes-another-crack-at-big-truck-market/

 

Toyota wants to win in pickups

http://features.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2013/02/08/toyota-wants-to-win-in-pickups/

 

Chicago Auto Show: Toyota unveils new Tundra full-size pickup

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-chicago-toyota-tundra-pickup-truck-20130207,0,3053430.story

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Detroit embraces diesel again after 27 years

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/detroit-embraces-diesel-again-after-27-years-1B8293986

 

Volkswagen woos U.S. dealers devoted to grow sales by 83%

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-08/volkswagen-woos-u-s-dealers-devoted-to-grow-sales-by-83-.html

 

Honda counters weak Yen criticism from U.S. criticism

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-08/honda-counters-weak-yen-criticism-after-u-s-criticism.html

 

Nissan profit misses estimates on China slump, U.S. models

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-08/nissan-profit-misses-estimates-on-china-slump-u-s-models.html

 

Chrysler has issues

http://features.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2013/02/07/chrysler-has-issues/

 

Chrysler muscles up with SRT8 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130208/AUTO0101/302080347/1148/AUTO01/Chrysler-muscles-up-SRT8-Dodge-Challenger-Chrysler-300

 

VW chief Winterkorn says $27 million paycheck unlikely

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-08/vw-chief-winterkorn-says-27-million-paycheck-unliketly.html

 

Audi beats BMW in January sales on A4 car’s China version

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-08/audi-beats-bmw-in-january-sales-on-a4-car-s-china-version.html

 

Mercedes to produce new SUV at Alabama plant

http://www.freep.com/article/20130208/BUSINESS01/130208022/Mercedes-produce-new-SUV-Alabama-plant-

 

Pontiac G6 brake light recall may expand

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130208/AUTO0103/302080415/1148/AUTO01/Pontiac-G6-brake-light-recall-may-expand

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

New AutoTrader.com® B2B advertising campaign challenges misperceptions about how consumers shop for vehicles

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-autotradercom-b2b-advertising-campaign-challenges-misperceptions-about-how-consumers-shop-for-vehicles-190343911.html

 

AutoTrader campaign aims to help dealers connect with online shoppers; Carfax expands CPO coverage

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/autotrader-campaign-aims-help-dealers-connect-online-shoppers-carfax-expands-cpo-coverage

 

Hyundai President & CEO John Krafcik to keynote 2013 NADA industry message

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hyundai-president--ceo-john-krafcik-to-keynote-2013-nada-industry-message-190381931.html

 

Energy department launches program to promote EV charging at work

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130207/OEM11/130209887/energy-department-launches-program-to-promote-ev-charging-at-work#axzz2KKQ5BwOh

 

$1 gas price rise big for small-car sales, not hybrids, electrics

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-gasoline-price-rise-big-for-small-cars-not-hybrids-electrics-20130208,0,1232159.story

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Honda does social gaming campaign with Grammys

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/193013/honda-does-social-gaming-campaign-with-grammys.html?edition=56413#axzz2KKJtRje0

 

Francois, Kuniskis on Chrysler’s wonderful life, part 2

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/192989/francois-kuniskis-on-chryslers-wonderful-life-p.html?edition=56413#axzz2KKJtRje0

 

Will Vine for Twitter make brands rethink video creation?

http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Will-Vine-Twitter-Make-Brands-Rethink-Video-Creation/1009658

 

How to survive Google’s latest change to AdWords

http://adage.com/article/digitalnext/survive-google-s-latest-change-adwords/239681/

 

Facebook deal to buy Microsoft’s Atlas coming as soon as next week

http://adage.com/article/digital/facebook-deal-buy-microsoft-s-atlas-coming-week/239670/

 

 

 

 

 

 

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