Today's News - February 13, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

Annual car sales strength expected to slow following three-year trend of double-digit growth, according to Kelley Blue Book analysts

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/annual-car-sales-strength-expected-to-slow-following-three-year-trend-of-double-digit-growth

 

Which cars hold onto their value best?

http://autos.ca.msn.com/editors-picks/which-cars-hold-onto-their-value-best

 

Intended length of ownership for next vehicle purchase

http://automotivedigest.com/2013/02/intended-length-of-ownership-for-next-vehicle-purchase/

 

Mazda and Lexus win long-term ownership award

http://www.thestarphoenix.com/cars/Mazda+Lexus+long+term+ownership+award/7958745/story.html

 

Lexus honored with KBB.com’s 5-Year Cost to Own Award – Lindsay Lexus

http://www.prlog.org/12078354-lexus-honored-with-kbbcoms-5-year-cost-to-own-award-lindsay-lexus.html

 

Turnersville Mazda is pleased to announce Mazda’s new vehicle lineup offers the lowest 5-Year Cost of Ownership in the U.S.

http://www.i-newswire.com/turnersville-mazda-is-pleased-to/212850

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Revealed: 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C - Geneva 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2014-alfa-romeo-4c-_-geneva-2013/2000009066/

 

2014 Corvette introduces GM's new lightweight 'smart materials'

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-corvette-introduces-gms-new-lightweight-smart-materials/2000009065/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Honda, Ford green cars to be available in more of U.S.

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-honda-ford-expand-reach-of-green-car-offerings-20130212,0,3717609.story

 

Ford, PlugShare partner to aid EV owners on the road

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130212/OEM05/130219932/ford-plugshare-partner-to-aid-ev-owners-on-the-road#axzz2Kna34oyE

 

Obama: Research gas-free cars with oil revenue

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/02/12/obama-oil-auto-industry-ford/1914993/

 

Obama seeks energy trust to shift cars, trucks 'off oil for good'

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130212/OEM11/130219926/obama-seeks-energy-trust-to-shift-cars-trucks-off-oil-for-good#axzz2KnZouxsS

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Alfa Romeo to return to U.S. (finally) with all-new sports car

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-alfa-romeo-4c-geneva-20130212,0,6167184.story

 

General Motors vice president announces retirement

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130213/AUTO0103/302130400/1148/AUTO01/General-Motors-vice-president-announces-retirement

 

Detroit worker bonuses approach records on rising profits

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-13/detroit-worker-bonuses-approach-records-on-rising-profits.html

 

Tata pushes upscale SUVs

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323511804578300101121190148.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_AutoIndustry3&_nocache=1360774508785&user=welcome&mg=id-wsj

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Pollak: 3 reasons ‘history’ fails as foundation for used-vehicle inventory strategy

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/pollak-3-reasons-history-fails-foundation-used-vehicle-inventory-strategy

 

AutoTrader: Only 2 of 3 of dealership Web visits are for vehicle shopping

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130211/BLOG06/130219959/autotrader-only-2-of-3-of-dealership-web-visits-are-for-vehicle#axzz2KnaBLv5F

 

UAW says Nissan threatens workers in organizing drive

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-12/uaw-says-nissan-threatens-workers-in-organizing-drive.html

 

Auto makers go high-tech: Five features to make driving easier

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/02/13/auto-makers-go-high-tech-five-features-to-make-driving-easier

 

Feds expect average cost at pump to hit $3.55 this year

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130213/BIZ/302130320/1148/AUTO01/Feds-expect-average-cost-pump-hit-3-55-year

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Chevrolet hits ScreenVision for in-cinema

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/193375/chevrolet-hits-screenvision-for-in-cinema.html?edition=56591#axzz2KhitwoWO

 

 

 

 

 

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