Today's News - February 12, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

Mazda and Lexus crowned with KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/12/mazda-and-lexus-crowned-with-kbb-5-year-cost-to-own-awards/

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Edition 1 coming to America

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-mercedes_benz-cla-edition-1-coming-to-america/2000009063/

 

New Holden VF Commodore previews 2014 Chevrolet SS

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/new-holden-vf-commodore-previews-2014-chevrolet-ss/2000009060/

 

New Panasonic Energy Recovery System enhanced for start-stop use

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/new-panasonic-energy-recovery-system-enhanced-for-start_stop-use/2000009061/

 

Ssangyong SIV-1 Concept teased for Geneva

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/ssangyong-siv_1-concept-teased-for-geneva/2000009062/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Tesla's charging problem

http://features.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2013/02/12/teslas-charging-problem/

 

Car reviewers beware: Tesla’s all-seeing eye

http://blogs.wsj.com/corporate-intelligence/2013/02/11/car-reviewers-beware-teslas-all-seeing-eye/

 

Volkswagen reports 17.4% increase in January sales

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130212/AUTO0104/302120363/1148/AUTO01/Volkswagen-reports-17-4-increase-January-sales

 

Has VW discovered the Holy Grail of carmakers?

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130211/OEM01/302119708/has-vw-discovered-the-holy-grail-of-carmakers#axzz2KhqHMLTR

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Fiat said to discuss financing ahead of Chrysler purchase

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-12/fiat-said-to-discuss-financing-ahead-of-chrysler-purchase.html

 

Hyundai aims to increase owner loyalty

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130211/RETAIL06/130219955/hyundai-aims-to-increase-owner-loyalty#axzz2Khq1sSbm

 

Porsche manipulation probe widens to supervisory board

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-11/porsche-market-manipulation-probe-extended-to-supervisory-board.html

 

GM China’s president talks about where sales will come from

http://adage.com/article/global-news/gm-china-s-president-talks-sales/239736/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Manheim Index starts 2013 with modest decline in January

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/manheim-index-starts-2013-modest-decline-january

 

Gas hits highest price since October

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/02/11/gas-prices-high/1911197/

 

U.S. Treasury: Cost of auto bailout drops to $20.3 billion

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130211/OEM11/130219950/u-s-treasury-cost-of-auto-bailout-drops-to-20-3-billion#axzz2KhpjHKcx

 

Auto industry raises safety concerns about broadened Wi-Fi usage

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130212/OEM11/130219945/auto-industry-raises-safety-concerns-about-broadened-wi-fi-usage#axzz2KhpFX6hJ

 

Pickup truck towing standard isn't standard

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130211/OEM03/302119913/pickup-truck-towing-standard-isnt-standard#axzz2Khq9d25V

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Toyota puts spotlight on young entrepreneurs

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/193177/toyota-puts-spotlight-on-young-entrepreneurs.html?edition=56522#axzz2KhitwoWO

 

 

 

 

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