Today's News - December 12, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

‘Panoramic’ sunroof is no longer just for luxury cars

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/12/12/panoramic-sunroof-is-no-longer-just-for-luxury-cars/?KEYWORDS=Kelley+Blue+Book

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Honda Urban Vehicle Concept teased for Detroit Auto Show

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/honda-urban-vehicle-concept-teased-for-detroit-auto-show/

 

2014 Hyundai Equus previewed

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-hyundai-equus-previewed/

 

2013 Scion xB receives minor updates

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-scion-xb-gets-minor-updating/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Honda recalling 807,000 SUVs and minivans

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/12/honda-recalling-807000-s-u-v-s-and-minivans/

 

Honda recalling 800,000 minivans, SUVs

http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/12/autos/honda-pilot-odyssey-recall/index.html

 

Honda to recall 871,000 vehicles for roll-away issue

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121212/OEM11/121219953/honda-to-recall-871-000-vehicles-for-roll-away-issue

 

Right-to-work law may put Michigan back on the business map

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121212/OEM01/121219952/right-to-work-law-may-put-michigan-back-on-the-business-map

 

Mich. governor signs anti-union bills after protests

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/12/11/right-to-work-michigan-protest/1760647/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Coda lays off 50 employees amid sluggish sales of EV

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121211/OEM05/121219963/coda-lays-off-50-employees-amid-sluggish-sales-of-ev

 

Mazda leads diesel comeback as dirty-clunker stigma fades

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/mazda-leads-diesel-comeback-as-dirty-clunker-stigma-fades.html

 

Renault-Nissan finalizes Russian auto deal

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121212/COPY01/312129844/renault-nissan-finalizes-russian-auto-deal

 

Fiat said to start Italy spending amid Monti resignation

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-12/fiat-ceo-said-to-start-italian-investment-plan-next-week.html

 

Daimler names Troska to board to support China sales

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-12/daimler-names-troska-to-board-to-support-china-sales.html

 

BMW to collaborate with Boeing on carbon fiber

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121212/OEM05/121219956/bmw-to-collaborate-with-boeing-on-carbon-fiber

 

Subaru parent will delay decision on U.S. expansion

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121212/OEM01/121219950/subaru-parent-will-delay-decision-on-u-s-expansion

 

Fisker won't restart production until A123 sale clears

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121211/OEM05/121219962/fisker-wont-restart-production-until-a123-sale-clears

 

Ford to offer full-size van with diesel power

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/12/12/ford-to-offer-full-size-van-with-diesel-power/

 

Mercedes-Benz recalls cars, crossovers for fuel system flaw

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/12/11/mercedes-benz-recalls-cars-crossovers-for-fuel-system-flaw/

 

Consumer Reports magazine says Toyota to fix Lexus trunk escape levers

http://www.freep.com/article/20121212/BUSINESS01/312120042/Consumer-Reports-magazine-says-Toyota-fix-Lexus-trunk-escape-levers

 

Peugeot to cut added 1,500 jobs as European sales plunge

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/peugeot-to-cut-added-1-500-jobs-as-european-sales-plunge.html

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Pollak’s newest book now available

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/pollak%E2%80%99s-newest-book-now-available

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Google says Ford the most searched brand in 2012

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121212/AUTO0102/212120410/1148/auto01/Google-says-Ford-most-searched-brand-2012

 

Pope Benedict XVI gets new Popemobile from Mercedes-Benz

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-mercedes-benz-popemobile-20121212,0,2147716.story

 

Could ‘Imported from Detroit’ be good for China car market?

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/12/12/could-imported-from-detroit-be-good-for-china-car-market/

 

Early kickoff for marketers at Super Bowl

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/12/business/media/marketers-start-super-bowl-campaigns-early.html?adxnnl=1&ref=business&adxnnlx=1355314711-qhhAo0Fzf38/f35TL1DLVA&_r=1&

 

Why marketers shouldn’t forget Google+

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/33281.asp

 

 

 

 

 

 

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