Today's News

Today's News - February 15, 2013

 

**KBB in the News**

 

Kelley Blue Book® Fair Purchase Price data reveals vehicle segments worth purchasing new rather than used

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/2013-02-14-Kelley-Blue-Book-Fair-Purchase-Price-Data-Reveals-Vehicle-Segments-Worth-Purchasing-New-Rather-Than-Used

 

Blue Book Market Report – February 2013

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/blue-book-market-report/

 

How to sell your car

http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/money/how-sell-car-00100000095314/index.html?xid=savvy-sugar-rs-021413

 

New cars almost as cheap as used

http://www.dispatch.com/content/blogs/the-bottom-line/2013/02/used-car-values.html

 

Buying a car this President’s Day? Here’s what to expect

http://www.creditsesame.com/blog/presidents-day-car-sales/

 

Share of market interest on KBB.com

http://automotivedigest.com/2013/02/share-of-market-interest-on-kbb-com-2012/

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2014 Ram 1500 pickup to offer turbodiesel option

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-ram-1500-pickup-to-offer-turbodiesel-option/2000009073/

 

KBB Poll: Payroll tax increase will impact auto buying decisions

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/kbb-poll-payroll-tax-increase-will-impact-auto-buying-decisions/2000009071/

 

Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing launch world's fastest EV boat

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/mercedes_amg-and-cigarette-racing-launch-worlds_fastest-ev_boat/2000009072/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Ford promotes Elena Ford to senior role to improve dealer standards

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130214/OEM02/130219898/ford-promotes-elena-ford-to-senior-role-to-improve-dealer-standards#axzz2KzDDZKjE

 

Henry Ford great-great granddaughter gets promotion

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/ford-promotes-executive-chairman-s-cousin-vice-president.html

 

Two promoted in senior leadership changes at Ford

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/2-promoted-senior-leadership-changes-ford

 

Toyota settles recall cases with attorneys general in 29 U.S. states

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130214/OEM11/130219902/toyota-settles-recall-cases-with-attorneys-general-in-29-u-s-states#axzz2KzD639F4

 

Toyota settles with 29 states, American Samoa over recall issues

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-toyota-settles-states-recalls-20130214,0,2537519.story

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

The rise of the rent-a-Porsche

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324162304578301904201370898.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_AutoIndustry3

 

Warren Buffett beefs up GM stake to 25 million shares

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130215/OEM/130219889/warren-buffett-beefs-up-gm-stake-to-25-million-shares#axzz2KzCy12ok

 

GM profit-sharing checks: $6,750

http://www.freep.com/article/20130215/BUSINESS01/302150044/GM-profit-sharing-checks-6-750

 

Fisker said to weigh bids from suitors including Dongfeng

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-15/fisker-said-to-weigh-bids-from-suitors-including-dongfeng.html

 

GM Korea says it redeemed 700 billion won of preferred shares

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-15/gm-korea-says-it-redeemed-700-billion-won-of-preferred-shares.html

 

Chrysler recalling more than 316K trucks & SUVs to address rear axle fastener

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/chrysler-recalling-more-361k-trucks-suvs-address-rear-axle-fastener

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Fantasy basketball game ends with life-changing gift

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fantasy-basketball-game-ends-with-a-life-changing-gift-191264951.html

 

Gasoline prices set to keep rising with summer blend switch

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/02/15/gasoline-prices-set-to-keep-rising-with-summer-blend-switch/

 

Cars to cost more, still use gas to meet 2025 fuel rules

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/driveon/2013/02/14/epa-cafe-fuel-economy-car-parices/1920373/

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

New York Times’ Broder fires back after Tesla’s attack

http://adage.com/article/the-media-guy/times-reporter-fires-back-tesla-s-attack/239823/

 

Scion’s Murtha: Focus shifts but not identify

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/193525/scions-murtha-focus-shifts-but-not-identity.html?edition=56715#axzz2Kz8NTnaI

 

What effect does TV's receding influence have on brands?

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/46231.aspx

 

6 ways to use Pinterest for storytelling

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/46229.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

 

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