It’s auto show season again, and along with auto shows comes consumer interest about newly unveiled and redesigned vehicles. This week, the big winner in terms of KBB.com traffic is the Porsche Cayman, which will be all-new for the 2014 model year. While not released yet, consumers have been checking out the current generation and comparing it to the new Cayman, which will retail at $52,600 base MSRP. The Cayman is set to hit dealership lots during spring 2013…

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**Top News**

Honda throws $700 million creative, media account into review

http://adage.com/article/agency-news/honda-throws-700m-creative-media-account-review/238640/

BMW sees third consecutive sales record on new 4-series

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-06/bmw-sees-third-consecutive-sales-record-on-new-4-series.html

Drive On: BMW's 4 Series adds to car-naming havoc

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/12/06/bmw-4-series/1750317/

BMW’s new 4 Series lineup to replace 3 Series Coupe, convertible

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-bmw-4-series-coupe-20121205,0,4019487.story

**OEM/Vehicle News**

Hyundai Motor America breaks all-time sales record before year end

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hyundai-motor-america-breaks-all-time-sales-record-before-year-end-182280271.html

Honda plans to become net exporter from North America

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-05/honda-plans-to-become-net-exporter-from-north-america.html

GM China November sales increases 9.7% on Buick, Chevrolet

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-06/gm-china-sales-rise-9-7-in-november-on-buicks-chevrolets-1-.html

GM plans early Malibu refresh

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121203/OEM03/312039958/gm-plans-early-malibu-refresh

Investindustrial said to be close to buying Aston Martin stake

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121206/COPY01/312069838/investindustrial-said-to-be-close-to-buying-aston-martin-stake

Trust, minimalism among 2013 trends, says Ford

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/12/05/ford-trends-going-green/1749241/#

Los Angeles Auto Show was road map for how automakers will meet tough fuel economy standards

http://www.freep.com/article/20121206/BUSINESS01/312060163/Los-Angeles-Auto-Show-was-roadmap-for-how-automakers-will-meet-tough-fuel-economy-standards

BMW recalls diesel X5 SUVs for power-steering flaw

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/12/06/bmw-recalls-diesel-x5-suvs-for-power-steering-flaw/

**Dealer/Industry News**

Two hands on the – phone? Industry study looks at driver distraction

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/12/05/two-hands-on-the-smartphone-industry-study-looks-at-driver-distraction/

1 in 4 vehicles already meet 2016 emission standards

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121206/AUTO01/212060324/1148/auto01/1-4-vehicles-already-meet-2016-emission-standards

Peterson Museum is opening its vault to visitors

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/petersen-museum-is-opening-its-vault-to-visitors/

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Lexus bolsters year-end event via mobile check-ins for charity

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/advertising/14349.html

Volkswagen tells human story with Deutsch

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/188556/volkswagen-tells-human-story-with-deutsch.html?edition=54185#axzz2EHx4f25m

Chrysler sets up charitable foundation honoring Marchionne

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121205/OEM02/121209921/chrysler-sets-up-charitable-foundation-honoring-marchionne

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