Today's News - December 17, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

KBB’s 10 Best Deals of the Month based on recent Best Resale Value Awards

http://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/kbb%E2%80%99s-10-best-deals-month-based-recent-best-resale-value-awards

 

Electrics' resale value lags

http://www.freep.com/article/20121216/BUSINESS01/312160136/-1/7daysarchives/Electrics-resale-value-lags

 

KBB: 10 cars projected to hold best value

http://automotivedigest.com/2012/12/kbb-10-cars-projected-to-hold-best-value/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Toyota set to seize auto sales crown as GM vies for No. 2

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-16/toyota-set-to-seize-auto-sales-crown-as-gm-vies-for-no-2.html

 

Drive On: Toyota to retake world's sales crown from GM

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/12/17/general-motors-toyota-volkswagen-worlds-largest/1774191/

 

Mary Barra: GM's next CEO?

http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/12/17/gm-mary-barra/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Nissan shifts Leaf marketing strategy

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121217/RETAIL03/312179957/nissan-shifts-leaf-marketing-strategy

 

Chrysler undecided on which brand will get next minivan

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/12/16/chrysler-brand-next-minivan/1773685/

 

Mercedes merges China sales unit in push to boost deliveries

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-17/mercedes-merges-china-sales-units-in-push-to-boost-deliveries.html

 

Matrix looks like a goner, Toyota hints

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121217/OEM01/312179956/matrix-looks-like-a-goner-toyota-hints

 

GM pickup strategy: Zig as rivals zag

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121217/OEM03/312179978/gm-pickup-strategy-zig-as-rivals-zag

 

Peugeot says it’s close to deal to refinance banking unit

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-16/peugeot-says-it-s-close-to-agreement-to-refinance-banking-unit.html

 

U.S. expands probe of Ford floor mats

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-ford-acceleration-20121215,0,7460889.story

 

Small batch of Range Rover Evoques recalled for loose brakes

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/12/16/small-batch-of-range-rover-evoques-recalled-for-loose-brakes/

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

Honda dealer takes all ads online

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121217/RETAIL03/312179987/honda-dealer-takes-all-ads-online

 

Auto, oil execs open Round 2 of sulfur spat

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121217/OEM01/312179948/auto-oil-execs-open-round-2-of-sulfur-spat

 

Numerous million-dollar classic cars headed to Arizona auction

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-gooding-arizona-auction-20121215,0,6983608.story

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Nissan names ‘Wouldn’t It Be Cool’ winners

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/189390/nissan-names-wouldnt-it-be-cool-winners.html?edition=54577#axzz2FKKs6BcG

 

How social media best practices have changed

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/33298.asp

 

Marketing interest in Pinterest, Google+ climbs

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009547&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4

 

 

 

 

 

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