Today's News
The Land Rover LR2 was the top riser on this week’s Hot Car Report, driven by the many upgrades and updates made for the 2013 model year. New additions to the model include updated headlight and taillight styling, and a new turbocharged 4-cylinder power plant, which increases both power and torque ratings over the previously equipped V6 engine…
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- Joe Lu, Sr. Market Intelligence Web Analyst, Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com
**Top News**
GM profits in America
http://blogs.wsj.com/corporate-intelligence/2013/02/14/gm-profits-made-in-america/
Despite bigger fourth-quarter profit, GM earnings fell last year
10 reasons why you should still worry about GM
http://money.cnn.com/gallery/autos/2013/02/14/general-motors-problems.fortune/index.html
**OEM/Vehicle News**
More expertise needed to bridge electric car, hybrid learning curve
Are diesels ready to go mainstream in U.S.?
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/02/13/diesel-ram-pickup/1917103/
Chrysler plans diesel version of 2014 Ram half-ton pickup
Chrysler to offer Ram 1500 diesel this year
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/02/14/chrysler-to-offer-ram-1500-diesel-this-year/
Honda & Acura to ‘move the needle even further’ in CPO
http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/honda-acura-move-needle-even-further-cpo
Tesla steps up defense of new car after NYT test drive
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/tesla-steps-up-defense-of-new-car-after-nyt-test-drive.html
Renault eliminates car debt for first time in Nissan link
Tata Motors profit misses estimates on Jaguar Land Rover
**Dealer/Industry News**
U.S. dealership count edges up again; more gains seen
EPA looks to audit more mpg claims
UAW bonuses approach records on rising Detroit 3 profits
**Ad/Media/Marketing News**
Ram Truck brand reaches ‘Farmer’ video viewing goal in less than one week; $1 million donation going to national FFA organization
Lexus has bikini models strut in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue
Why big data is the sexiest new marketing tool
http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/33616.asp
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