Today's News - February 11, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

List: Cheapest 2013 cars, trucks to own

http://www.freep.com/article/20130207/BUSINESS01/302070094/List-Cheapest-2013-cars-trucks-own

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2013 SRT Chrysler 300 SRT8 / Dodge Challenger 'Core' models

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-srt-chrysler-300-srt8-dodge-challenger-core-models/2000009056/

 

Continental shows new driver-distraction prevention technology

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/continental-shows-new-driver_distraction-prevention-technology/2000009057/

 

Subaru VIZIV Concept previewed for Geneva

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/subaru-viziv-concept-previewed-for-geneva/2000009058/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Chevy expects 7% gain in U.S. sales from new, refreshed models

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130210/RETAIL06/130219967/chevy-expects-7-gain-in-u-s-sales-from-new-refreshed-models#axzz2KbqM23zz

 

VW expands product portfolio while other makers cut back

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/vw-expands-portfolio-while-other-makers-cut-back-1B8310119

 

GM wants to sell Americans on diesel

http://features.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2013/02/11/gm-wants-to-sell-americans-on-diesel/

 

Audi plans to attract more U.S. buyers with diesels

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/02/08/audi-plans-to-attract-more-u-s-buyers-with-diesels/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford to match up to $750,000 of investments by dealers in stores

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-10/ford-to-match-up-to-750-000-of-investments-by-dealers-in-stores.html

 

Ford to help refurbish stores

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130210/RETAIL06/130219982/ford-to-help-refurbish-stores#axzz2KbqUM7b0

 

Nissan profit tumbles; trouble on 3 continents

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/02/08/nissan-profit-china-drop/1903743/

 

GM to introduce redesigned Cadillac CTS in March

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/02/10/redesigned-cadillac-cts-march/1907133/

 

Fiat to move 500 output from Mexico to Poland, sources say

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130211/OEM01/302119938/fiat-to-move-500-output-from-mexico-to-poland-sources-say#axzz2KbqngBbq

 

Federal safety agency looking at expanding Pontiac brake light recall to 550,000 vehicles

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/federal-safety-agency-looking-at-expanding-pontiac-brake-light-recall-to-550000-vehicles/2013/02/08/d2143590-71f8-11e2-b3f3-b263d708ca37_story.html

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

AutoTrader Group announces acquisition of Automotive Information Systems (AIS)

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/autotrader-group-announces-acquisition-of-automotive-information-systems-ais-190392921.html

 

UAW takes a civil rights tone at Nissan

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130211/OEM01/302049591/uaw-takes-a-civil-rights-tone-at-nissan#axzz2KbrDcrM1

 

A call for 10 more years of carpool lane access for green car buyers

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-10-more-years-of-carpool-lane-access-for-clean-car-buyers-20130208,0,672455.story

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Honda tunes in Grammys with social gaming program

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/193060/honda-tunes-in-grammys-with-social-gaming-program.html?edition=56479

 

BMW adapts Apple Genius model in its dealerships

http://adage.com/article/news/bmw-adapts-apple-genius-model-dealerships/239683/

 

Chevy’s ‘Find New Roads,’ Justin Timberlake’s Bud Light Platinum work debut during Grammys

http://adage.com/article/see-the-spot/chevy-s-find-roads-timberlake-s-bud-light-platinum-work-debut-grammys/239716/

 

Communication breakdown around Volvo points to industry problem

http://adage.com/article/agency-news/communication-breakdown-volvo-points-adland-issue/239711/

 

New TV spots, mini documentaries advance the ‘Scion Story’ brand campaign

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-tv-spots-mini-documentaries-advance-the-scion-story-brand-campaign-190659541.html

 

To beat DVR dodgers, Kia turns to sports

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130211/RETAIL03/302119971/to-beat-dvr-dodgers-kia-turns-to-sports#axzz2Kbr1vYRP

 

Young buyers, women flock to 'Salsa Red' Sparks

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2013/02/11/chevrolet-spark-women-survey/1908705/

 

 

 

 

 

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