Today's News - January 18, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

When it comes to value retention, who takes the lead?

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/when-it-comes-value-retention-who-takes-lead

 

December shopping activity for luxury models jump as wholesale prices dip

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/december-shopping-activity-luxury-models-jumps-wholesale-prices-dip

 

Wholesale values set to drop as Hurricane Sandy impact wanes

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/wholesale-values-set-drop-hurricane-sandy-impact-wanes

 

KBB: Used supply shortage to an end?

http://www.fi-magazine.com/News/Story/2013/01/KBB-Used-Supply-Shortage-Coming-to-an-End.aspx

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2013 Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition unveiled

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-aston-martin-vanquish-centenary-edition-unveiled/2000008987/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Fiat and Mazda sign final deal on new roadster based on iconic Mazda MX-5 platform

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/fiat-and-mazda-sign-final-deal-on-new-roadster-based-on-iconic-mazda-mx-5-platform/2013/01/18/559ac488-615a-11e2-8f16-7b37a1341b04_story.html

 

Fiat partners with Mazda to produce new Alfa Romeo roadster

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-18/fiat-partners-with-mazda-to-produce-new-alfa-romeo-roadster.html

 

Fiat, Mazda sign deal to produce Alfa Romeo in Japan

http://www.freep.com/article/20130118/BUSINESS03/130118009/Fiat-Mazda-sign-deal-produce-Alfa-Romeo-Japan

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Ford says 2013 Fusion Energi gets range of 620 miles

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130117/OEM05/130119828/ford-says-2013-fusion-energi-gets-range-of-620-miles

 

Marchionne predicts fast rise for Jeep production in China

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130117/COPY01/301179741/marchionne-predicts-fast-rise-for-jeep-production-in-china

 

Ferrari, Maserati seek buyers in Detroit as Italy slumps

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-17/ferrari-maserati-seek-buyers-in-detroit-as-italy-slumps.html

 

Renault to consider producing cars for Nissan in France

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-18/renault-to-consider-producing-cars-for-nissan-in-france.html

 

Toyota settles first wrongful death lawsuit

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/01/17/toyota-wrongful-death-settlement/1843523/

 

Chrysler sees 200,000 9-speed transmissions for 3 models

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-18/chrysler-sees-200-000-9-speed-transmissions-for-3-models.html

 

First 2014 Corvette Stingray to be sold at auction

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-arizona-chevy-corvette-auction-charity-20130117,0,4189192.story

 

Ford’s Genk plant remains shut on strikes at suppliers

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-18/ford-s-genk-plant-remains-shut-on-strikes-at-suppliers.html

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

VinSolutions launches new mobile CRM app

http://www.autoremarketing.com/technology/vinsolutions-launches-new-mobile-crm-app

 

NHTSA: Automakers recalled 16.2 million vehicles last year

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-nhtsa-automakers-recalled-162-million-vehicles-last-year-20130117,0,7827141.story

 

U.S. backup-camera rule to double auto LCD demand, IHS predicts

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-18/u-s-backup-camera-rule-to-double-auto-lcd-demand-ihs-predicts.html

 

U.S. automakers urge Obama to punish Japan for weak yen

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130117/OEM01/130119830/u-s-automakers-urge-obama-to-punish-japan-for-weak-yen

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Kia picks new agency to improve digital presence

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130117/RETAIL03/130119827/kia-picks-new-agency-to-improve-digital-presence

 

Dodge rethinks the wedding registry to pitch the Dart

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130117/RETAIL03/130119822/dodge-rethinks-the-wedding-registry-to-pitch-the-dart

 

Infiniti to tussle with teutonics

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/191285/infiniti-to-tussle-with-the-teutonics.html?edition=55613#axzz2ILTFNZwS

 

Exported from Detroit

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/191314/exported-from-detroit.html?edition=55613#axzz2ILTFNZwS

 

Updated: Who’s buying what in Super Bowl 2013

http://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/buying-super-bowl-2013/238489/

 

 

 

 

 

 

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