Today's News - February 19, 2013

**KBB in the News**

 

KBB.com: Today is a great time to buy a new car with recently redesigned models available at reasonable prices

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/great-time-buy-new-car

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Alec Gutierrez reports car dealerships offer bargains on President’s Day

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/02/18/car-dealerships-offer-bargains-on-presidents-day/

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Alec Gutierrez reports live the 2013 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

KOA-AM (Radio) - Denver, CO

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=6550&DateTime=2%2F18%2F2013+5%3A25%3A03+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Alec Gutierrez reports live the 2013 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

WXIX-CIN (FOX) - Cincinnati, OH
FOX19 Morning News Extra

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2050&DateTime=2%2F18%2F2013+10%3A40%3A05+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Alec Gutierrez reports live the 2013 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

KSTU-SLC (FOX) - Salt Lake City, UT
FOX 13 News Good Day Utah at 8am

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2100&DateTime=2%2F18%2F2013+8%3A14%3A19+AM&Term=Kelley+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Alec Gutierrez reports live the 2013 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

KSHB-KC (NBC) - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Live
http://mms.tveyes.com/Expand.asp?aln=9889189&id=218520&dt=02%2f18%2f2013+10%3a34%3a23+AM&u=139759

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Alec Gutierrez reports live the 2013 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

WHAM-AM (Radio) - Rochester, NY

http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=7160&DateTime=2%2F19%2F2013+6%3A06%3A39+AM&Term=Kelly+Blue+Book&PlayClip=TRUE

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

2014 Chevrolet SS unveiled

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-chevrolet-ss-unveiled/2000009080/

 

Revealed: Qoros 3 Cross Hybrid/Estate Concepts - Geneva 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-qoros-3-cross-hybridestate-concepts-_-geneva-2013/2000009079/

 

Revealed: 2014 Qoros 3 Sedan - Geneva 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2014-qoros-3-sedan-_-geneva-2013/2000009078/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Ford leads drop as European auto sales decline to record

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-19/ford-leads-drop-as-european-auto-sales-decline-to-record.html

 

Ford sold fewer vehicles globally in 2012

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130219/AUTO0102/302190388/1148/auto01/Ford-sold-fewer-vehicles-globally-2012

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

BMW recalls more than 500,000 cars for cable problem

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/bmw-recalls-more-than-500000-cars-for-cable-problem/?ref=automobiles

 

Nissan’s Infiniti seeks to turn profitable with China expand

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-19/nissan-s-infiniti-seeks-to-turn-profitable-with-china-exp.html

 

Nissan seeks outsiders from Silicon Valley

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130218/OEM06/130219868/nissan-seeks-outsiders-from-silicon-valley#axzz2LMhGHvqi

 

GM names new global human resources vice president

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130219/AUTO0103/302190381/1148/auto01/GM-names-new-global-human-resources-vice-president

 

Fiat won't build Maserati in Detroit

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130219/AUTO0101/302190325/1148/auto01/Fiat-won-t-build-Maserati-Detroit

 

Ford CEO to get lump-sum payment after employment ends

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-19/ford-ceo-to-get-lump-sum-payment-after-employment-ends.html

 

BMW adds wind power to sidestep Merkel’s power bill

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-18/bmw-adds-wind-power-to-sidestep-merkel-s-power-bill.html

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Exclusive: Trucks prove easier to find; luxury CPO units remain scarce in January

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/exclusive-trucks-prove-easier-find-luxury-cpo-units-remain-scarce-january

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Honda's shoestring Pinterest campaign attracts millions

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/46244.aspx#

 

Inside Chevrolet’s bustling, magical ‘Find New Roads’ launch spot

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/inside-chevrolets-bustling-magical-find-new-roads-launch-spot-147377

 

Ford to again use social media to generate buzz for new Fiesta

http://www.freep.com/article/20130219/BUSINESS01/302190114/Ford-to-again-use-social-media-to-generate-buzz-for-new-Fiesta

 

 

 

 

 

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