Today's News - March 12, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

Auction activity remains strong; prices expected to stay more stable this March

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/auction-activity-remains-strong-prices-expected-stay-more-stable-march

 

2 used-car segments grabbing attention of online shoppers & 1 that’s expected to surge

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/2-used-car-segments-grabbing-attention-online-shoppers-1-thats-expected-surge

 

KBB sees wholesale prices relatively flat in February

http://automotivedigest.com/2013/03/kbb-sees-wholesale-prices-relatively-flat-in-february/

 

6 takeaways from the CAR conference

http://www.autorentalnews.com/Blog/Auto-Focus/Story/2013/03/6-Takeaways-from-the-CAR-Conference.aspx

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2013 Honda Accord video review

http://www.kbb.com/car-videos/2013-honda-accord-coupe-videos/?id=381741&videoid=2000002693

 

2012 Fisker Karma video review

http://www.kbb.com/car-videos/2012-fisker-karma-hybrid-videos/?id=382906&videoid=2000002692

 

2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport teased

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-land-rover-range-rover-sport-teased/2000009156/

 

2014 Volvos will offer new Cyclist Detection safety system option

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-volvos-will-offer-new-cyclist-detection-safety-system-option/2000009157/

 

Fear of change: Does the new Accord still drive like an Accord?

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/fear-of-change-does-the-new-accord-still-drive-like-an-accord/2000009158/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Government sells big hunk of GM stock

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/03/12/gm-general-motors-obama-stock-sell/1981059/

 

U.S. raised $489.9 million from GM shares last month

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-11/u-s-says-it-sold-489-9-million-of-gm-shares-in-february.html

 

Nissan promotes purchasing exec Saikawa to chief competitive officer

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130311/OEM02/130319996/nissan-promotes-purchasing-exec-saikawa-to-chief-competitive-officer#axzz2NL44yLZH

 

Nissan shakes up Leaf division with new electric-vehicle chief

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-nissan-replaces-electric-vehicle-chief-20130311,0,7803068.story

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Audi targets sales gain this year on expected SUV lineup

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-12/audi-to-boost-2013-revenue-on-demand-for-compact-suvs.html

 

Detroit rethinks small trucks

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323549204578316502619407298.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_AutoIndustry3

 

Lamborghini's 2012 deliveries up 30%

http://www.freep.com/article/20130312/BUSINESS01/130312041/Lamborghini-2012-deliveries-up-30-

 

Nissan raises $1 billion in dollar-denominated bond offering

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-11/nissan-plans-to-raise-1-billion-with-two-part-dollar-bond-sale.html

 

Feds could add a million GM cars to recall

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/feds-could-add-million-gm-cars-recall-1C8823618

 

Chrysler slows minivan production at Canada plant

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130311/OEM01/130319991/chrysler-slows-minivan-production-at-canada-plant#axzz2NL3w9wSq

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Campbell Ewald poised to land Cadillac

http://adage.com/article/agency-news/campbell-ewald-poised-land-cadillac/240281/

 

Kia partners with Univision for reality show

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/195461/kia-partners-with-univision-for-reality-show.html?edition=57648

 

NASCAR, Provost tie knot for multi-year deal

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/195485/nascar-provost-tie-knot-for-multi-year-deal.html?edition=57648#axzz2NFDh1Fq0

 

Pinterest launches Web analytics to track popular content

http://adage.com/article/digital/pinterest-launches-web-analytics-track-popular-content/240282/

 

 

 

 

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