Today's News - December 10, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

Kelley Blue Book President Jared Rowe featured in USA Today’s ‘Biggest car-buying mistakes’ video

http://www.usatoday.com/videos/money/cars/2012/12/08/1752577/

 

The best used cars for your money

http://autos.yahoo.com/news/the-best-used-cars-for-your-money-000327203.html?page=all

 

Kelley Blue Book’s Jack Nerad reports 2013 Best Resale Value Awards

KWTX (CBS) DMA: 88 Waco, TX

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Kelley Blue Book’s Jack Nerad reports 2013 Best Resale Value Awards

KIMT (CBS) DMA: 153 Rochester, MN

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Money fix: Post-Sandy car leasing tips

http://www.newsday.com/columnists/other-columnists/money-fix-post-sandy-car-leasing-tips-1.4292009
 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

EPA releases 2013 fuel economy figures

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/epa-releases-2013-fuel-economy-figures/

 

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid gives VW seven cars with 40+ mpg

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-volkswagen-jetta-hybrid-gives-vw-seven-cars-with-40-mpg/

 

Ford report outlines consumer trends for the year ahead

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/ford-report-outlines-consumer-trends-for-the-year-ahead/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Ford Fusion, C-Max hybrid mileage claims to be reviewed by EPA

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121209/OEM05/121209877/ford-fusion-c-max-hybrid-mileage-claims-to-be-reviewed-by-epa

 

Ford’s fine C-Max falls way short on mileage

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/fords-fine-c-max-falls-way-short-on-mileage-2012-12-08

 

Mazda CEO targets higher sales, upscale brand image

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121210/OEM02/312109977/mazda-ceo-targets-higher-sales-upscale-brand-image

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Auto execs share insights on the industry and what's next

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-ford-gm-20121208,0,2345567.story

 

BMW widens luxury-car sales as Mercedes slips back

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-10/bmw-widens-luxury-car-sales-lead-as-mercedes-demand-slips.html

 

BMW Group sales climb 23.0% in November

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bmw-group-sales-climb-230-in-november-182776171.html

 

Ford finds an unlikely sales star in Raptor pickup

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/12/07/ford-svt-raptor-f-series-pickup-truck/1723555/

 

Akerson's goal: Faster, leaner, smarter

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121210/OEM02/312109937/akersons-goal-faster-leaner-smarter

 

Akerson aims to make GM executives more accountable

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121210/OEM02/312109978/akerson-aims-to-make-gm-executives-more-accountable

 

Marchionne brings rivalry with VW to U.S.

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121208/AUTO01/212080319/1148/auto01/Marchionne-brings-rivalry-VW-U-S-

 

Sexy Scion flagship debuts: FR-S coupe

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121208/AUTO03/212080322/1148/auto01/Sexy-Scion-flagship-debuts-FR-S-coupe

 

Storied Jeep nameplates are poised for return

http://www.freep.com/article/20121209/BUSINESS0103/312090135/Storied-Jeep-nameplates-poised-return

 

Ford will import second diesel engine for its Transit van

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121210/AUTO0102/212100350/1148/auto01/Ford-will-import-second-diesel-engine-its-Transit-van

 

Daimler to announce $100 million investment during Obama visit today

http://www.freep.com/article/20121210/BUSINESS01/121210006/During-Obama-visit-Daimler-to-unveil-plan-to-expand-U-S-jobs-production

 

Fisker hires investment bank to help raise funds

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/12/07/fisker-hires-investment-bank-to-help-raise-funds/

 

Fiat plans to cut about 1,500 jobs at Polish factory due to falling demand for cars in Europe

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/fiat-plans-to-cut-about-1500-jobs-at-polish-factory-due-to-falling-demand-for-cars-in-europe/2012/12/07/a24e0f4a-408c-11e2-8a5c-473797be602c_story.html

 

Chrysler may revive plans to build transmissions at Ind. plant

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121210/OEM01/121219994/chrysler-may-revive-plans-to-build-transmissions-at-ind-plant

 

GM’s Opel to shut Bochum Factory with 3,100 jobs at risk

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-10/gm-s-opel-decides-to-close-bochum-vehicle-factory-in-2016.html

 

Maserati gears up Porsche pursuit with $196,000 four-door

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-09/maserati-gears-up-porsche-pursuit-with-196-000-four-door.html

 

Ford recalls 2013 Fusion, this time for headlights

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/12/07/ford-recalls-2013-fusion-this-time-for-headlights/

 

Chrysler workers fired for drinking during breaks reinstated by arbitrator

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121210/OEM01/121219993/chrysler-workers-fired-for-drinking-during-breaks-reinstated-by

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Pollak: A framework to achieve a ‘provisioning mindset’ in dealerships

http://www.autoremarketing.com/trends/pollak-framework-achieve-provisioning-mindset-dealerships

 

Sandy produces change in November Manheim Index reading

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/sandy-produces-change-november-manheim-index-reading

 

China's Wanxiang wins auction for A123

http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/10/news/wanxiang-a123-auction/index.html

 

Safety agency proposing mandatory event data recorders

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/07/safety-agency-proposing-mandatory-event-data-recorders/

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Mitsubishi wants to double its ad allowance

http://adage.com/article/news/mitsubishi-double-ad-allowance/238699/

 

Making Mazda stand out

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121210/RETAIL03/312109966/making-mazda-stand-out

 

Lexus bankrolls extra episode of Food Network's 'Restaurant Impossible'

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121208/RETAIL03/121209886/lexus-bankrolls-extra-episode-of-food-networks-restaurant-impossible

 

Fiat GSTV creative: Man in pump

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/188752/fiat-gstv-creative-man-in-pump.html?edition=54305#axzz2EfNDJIcL

 

 

 

 

 

 

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