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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**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

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-general-motors-posts-fourth-quarter-profit-20130213,0,1501150.story

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

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-more-expertise-needed-to-bridge-ev-hybrid-learning-curve-20130213,0,5375027.story

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

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130214/OEM04/130219905/chrysler-plans-diesel-version-of-2014-ram-half-ton-pickup#axzz2KtXDgRzL

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

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/renault-reports-better-than-expected-profit-as-debt-drops.html

Tata Motors profit misses estimates on Jaguar Land Rover

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/tata-motors-net-misses-estimates-on-jaguar-land-rover-earnings.html

**Dealer/Industry News**

U.S. dealership count edges up again; more gains seen

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130214/RETAIL/130219903/u-s-dealership-count-edges-up-again-more-gains-seen#axzz2KtX2Uv9i

EPA looks to audit more mpg claims

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130213/OEM11/130219920/epa-looks-to-audit-more-mpg-claims#axzz2KtXQSK8l

UAW bonuses approach records on rising Detroit 3 profits

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130213/OEM01/302139854/uaw-bonuses-approach-records-on-rising-detroit-3-profits#axzz2KtY4VJFN

**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

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ram-truck-brand-reaches-farmer-video-viewing-goal-in-less-than-one-week-1-million-donation-going-to-national-ffa-organization-191217161.html

Lexus has bikini models strut in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-lexus-bikini-babes-sport-illustrated-swimsuit-issue-20130213,0,4242879.story

Why big data is the sexiest new marketing tool

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/33616.asp

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