Today's News - January 14, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

KBB.com’s Detroit Auto Show coverage features highly anticipated new vehicle debuts

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/detroit-auto-show-coverage-features-new-vehicle-debuts

 

Automakers gearing down on cars with stick shifts

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jan/12/tp-automakers-gearing-down-on-cars-with-stick/

 

Ford F-150 – still the one to beat

http://173.201.187.68/science-updates/ford-f-150-still-the-one-to-beat

 

 

**2013 Detroit Auto Show**

 

Kelley Blue Book exclusive coverage of the 2013 Detroit Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-detroit-auto-show/

 

The Stingray is back with a mission

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190964/the-stringray-is-back-with-a-mission.html?edition=55385#axzz2Hy1p3LPQ

 

Nissan’s Infiniti begins luxury push with Q50 sedan

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-14/nissan-s-infiniti-begins-luxury-push-with-q50-sedan.html
 

Jeep gives Grand Cherokee a redo, adds diesel option

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/01/13/jeep-grand-cherokee-detroit-auto-show/1830361/

 

Mercedes rolls out CLA to target Web generation

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130114/AUTO04/301140337/1148/auto01/Mercedes-rolls-out-CLA-target-Web-generation

 

Acceleration, not speed, behind BMW diesel push

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130113/OEM04/301139926/acceleration-not-speed-behind-bmw-diesel-push

 

Pickup trucks taking different paths

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324081704578234191528596984.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_AutoIndustry3

 

 

**Top News**

 

Ford execs say Lincoln cars appeal to people who want to treat themselves, not show off

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ford-execs-say-lincoln-cars-appeal-to-people-who-want-to-treat-themselves-not-show-off/2013/01/13/aeea44b6-5d3e-11e2-b8b2-0d18a64c8dfa_story.html

 

Lincoln bids for younger crossover buyers with MKC

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130113/OEM04/130119950/lincoln-bids-for-younger-crossover-buyers-with-mkc

 

Toyota back on top, poised to beat GM as best-selling automaker

http://www.latimes.com/news/la-fi-hy-toyota-gm-chevrolet-sales-20130114,0,2351320.story

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford on ‘front-end’ of worldwide profit growth

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100376313

 

Kia Motors America posts all-time sales and market share records in year filled with historic achievements

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kia-motors-america-posts-all-time-sales-and-market-share-records-in-year-filled-with-historic-achievements-186756601.html

 

Jaguar Land Rover announces record global sales – up 30% in 2012

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jaguar-land-rover-announces-record-global-sales---up-30-in-2012-186716261.html

 

Marchionne sees Fiat narrowing 2013 loss at European unit

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-14/marchionne-sees-fiat-narrowing-2013-loss-at-european-unit.html

 

GM hopes U.S. stock sale revives image as it seeks higher credit rating

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130113/OEM/130119939/gm-hopes-u-s-stock-sale-revives-image-as-it-seeks-higher-credit

 

GM hangs on to lead over Volkswagen in full-year China sales

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-14/gm-clings-on-to-lead-over-volkswagen-in-full-year-sales-in-china.html

 

Car makers trim weight to boost fuel economy

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/01/13/car-makers-trim-weight-to-boost-fuel-economy/

 

Mazda CPO sales accelerate since 2010 program re-launch

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/mazda-cpo-sales-accelerate-2010-program-re-launch

 

VW to debut Crossblue SUV to challenge Explorer in U.S.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-13/volkswagen-sees-tougher-competition-after-record-sales-in-2012.html

 

BMW’s Rolls-Royce to unveil new car in couple of weeks, CEO says

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-14/bmw-s-rolls-royce-to-unveil-new-car-in-couple-of-weeks-ceo-says.html

 

Hyundai Motor Group appoints Peter Schreyer to head Hyundai, Kia design

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hyundai-motor-group-appoints-peter-schreyer-to-head-hyundai-kia-design-centers-186681981.html

 

Nissan expands Mexico lineup to build Note subcompact car

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-12/nissan-to-use-mexican-factory-to-make-note-subcompact.html

 

Infiniti: JX fits nicely into lineup

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130114/RETAIL07/301149953/infiniti-jx-fits-nicely-into-lineup

 

Camaro tops Mustang in pony showdown

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130114/RETAIL01/301149973/camaro-tops-mustang-in-pony-showdown

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Continental AG sees slower 2013 growth on carmaking woes

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-14/continental-ag-profitability-rises-in-gain-outside-europe.html

 

Hyundai, Kia dealers: Little mpg backlash

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130114/RETAIL07/301149932/hyundai-kia-dealers-little-mpg-backlash

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Honda hits the digital asphalt in Forza Horizon

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190879/honda-hits-the-digital-asphalt-in-forza-horizon.html?edition=55385#axzz2Hy1p3LPQ

 

Game day for Lincoln reboot

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/game-day-lincoln-reboot-146480

 

Volkswagen polices awards shows in Jetta

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190880/volkswagen-polices-awards-shows-in-jetta.html?edition=55385#axzz2Hy1p3LPQ

 

Toyota extends ‘Let’s Go Places’

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190915/toyota-extends-lets-go-places.html?edition=55385#axzz2Hy1p3LPQ

 

Viper production gets featured in NYT Magazine

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130111/OEM04/130119973/viper-production-gets-featured-in-nyt-magazine

 

Rediscover your brand for social success

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/33422.asp

 

6 tech trends you can ignore in 2013

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/33423.asp

 

 

 

 

 

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