Today's News - December 18, 2012

**KBB in the News**

 

KBB.com announces top new-car deals available on 2013 Best Resale Value Award winners

http://www.multivu.com/players/English/58376-kelley-blue-book-kbb-2013-best-resale-value-awards/

 

Sandy has little impact on markets

http://www.usedcarnews.com/home/auctions/5141-sandy-has-little-impact-on-markets

 

Electric cars lose value quicker than others, but not by much

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1081172_electric-cars-lose-value-quicker-than-others-but-not-by-much

 

Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt both popular resale options

http://tellmenews.com/nissan-leaf-chevy-volt-both-popular-resale-options/176145/ray-jones

 

KBB estimates EV resale value to lag rest of the market

http://www.autospies.com/news/KBB-Estimates-EV-Resale-Value-To-Lag-Rest-Of-The-Market-73872/

 

Slalom Consulting enhances motorcycle insurance product solution with Kelley Blue Book InfoDriver data

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/slalom-consulting-enhances-motorcycle-insurance-product-solution-with-kelley-blue-book-infodriver-data-183813601.html

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Ferrari F150 teased again

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/ferrari-f150-teased-again/

 

Last Lexus LFA rolls off the line

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/last-lexus-lfa-rolls-off-the-line/

 

Revealed: 2013 Mini Cooper JCW Paceman - Detroit 2013

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2013-mini-cooper-jcw-paceman-_-detroit-2013/

 

2013 Dodge Charger AWD Sport unveiled

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2013-dodge-charger-awd-sport-unveiled/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Infiniti plans to Q up its nomenclature

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/17/infiniti-plans-to-q-up-its-nomenclature/?ref=automobiles

 

Name change or game change? Infiniti gives its vehicles ‘Q’ labels

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/12/17/name-change-or-game-change-infiniti-gives-its-vehicles-q-labels/

 

Infiniti: Here comes Q, there goes M, G, FX

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/189531/infiniti-here-comes-q-there-goes-m-g-fx.html?edition=54628#axzz2FQGIh21j

 

U.S. government hits Toyota with $17.4M fine, says automaker was slow to report safety troubles

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/us-government-hits-toyota-with-174m-fine-says-automaker-was-slow-to-report-safety-troubles/2012/12/18/333b2298-4904-11e2-8af9-9b50cb4605a7_story.html

 

Toyota to pay record safety fine

http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/18/news/companies/toyota-safety-fine/index.html

 

Toyota to pay $17.35 million in fines for delayed defect reporting

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/12/18/toyota-to-pay-17-35-million-in-fines-for-delayed-defect-reporting/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Hyundai, Kia to accept mpg claims through '13

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121218/AUTO0104/212180311/1148/AUTO01/Hyundai-Kia-accept-mpg-claims-through-13

 

Toyota touts roomier 2013 RAV4 with improved transmission

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121218/OEM04/121219888/toyota-touts-roomier-2013-rav4-with-improved-transmission

 

GM idles Chevy Malibu plant, tries to clear glut

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121217/OEM01/121219892/gm-idles-chevy-malibu-plant-tries-to-clear-glut

 

Chrysler says startup van maker has won a U.S. monopoly

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121217/OEM01/121219894/chrysler-says-startup-van-maker-has-won-a-u-s-monopoly

 

Accord helps Honda rebound from Civic jeers

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121218/OEM01/312189958/accord-helps-honda-rebound-from-civic-jeers

 

Ford loses bid for $445 million in interest on income taxes

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121217/OEM/121219898/ford-loses-bid-for-445-million-in-interest-on-income-taxes

 

Chrysler would invest $162 million in transmission plant, create 850 jobs

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121217/OEM01/121219895/chrysler-would-invest-162-million-in-transmission-plant-create-850

 

Peugeot appoints former EADS Chief Gallois to its board

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-18/peugeot-to-name-eads-s-louis-gallois-to-board-union-says.html

 

GM names Brazil Chief Lieblein global head of purchasing

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-18/gm-names-brazil-chief-lieblein-global-head-of-purchasing.html

 

Renault plans to build factory in Algeria in African-growth push

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-18/renault-plans-to-build-factory-in-algeria-in-african-growth-push.html

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

vAuto Genius Labs to release AutoVisor™ Tool for dealers – a solution to build confidence on ‘both sides of the sales desk’

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121218006030/en/vAuto-Genius-Labs-Release-AutoVisorTM-Tool-Dealers

 

Oil rises a third day on signs of progress in U.S. budget

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-18/oil-rises-a-third-day-on-signs-of-progress-in-u-s-budget.html

 

TransUnion says auto loan delinquencies are near record lows

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-auto-loan-delinquency-20121217,0,54169.story

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

VW returns to Super Bowl, mum on ad content

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/12/18/volkswagen-of-america-vw-super-bowl-commercials/1774657/

 

Honda ‘Follow Your Dreams’ float to lead 2013 Rose Parade

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121218005472/en/Honda-%E2%80%98Follow-Dreams%E2%80%99-Float-Lead-2013-Rose

 

Muscle comes to Detroit in January

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/189467/muscle-comes-to-detroit-in-january.html?edition=54628#axzz2FQGIh21j

 

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Instagram warns users it plans to use their images in advertising

http://adage.com/article/digital/instagram-warns-users-plans-images-ads/238822/

 

 

 

 

 

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