Today's News - December 21, 2012

**KBB in the News**

Big cash rebates, great deals available on remaining 2012 model-year inventory

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/big-cash-rebates-car-deals-2012-model-year-inventory

Familiar cars with new 2013 redesigns

http://mediaroom.kbb.com/familiar-cars-new-2013-redesign

Sandy’s effect already easing

http://www.usedcarnews.com/news/5274-sandys-effect-already-easing

**Top News**

Toyota Camry ready for victory lap in car-sales competition

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324677204578187420765528696.html?mod=WSJ_Autos_AutoIndustry3

In stock sale, U.S. gives up right to inspect GM financials

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/20/auto-gm-stock/1782743/

GM to buy 200 million shares from U.S. today

http://www.freep.com/article/20121221/BUSINESS01/312210046/GM-to-buy-200-million-shares-from-U-S-today

**OEM/Vehicle News**

New small Jeep to be built in Italy for global sale

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/driveon/2012/12/20/jeep-patriot-compass-replacement-italy-fiat/1783049/#

Fiat made-in-Italy Jeeps still leave two plants too many

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-20/fiat-s-upscale-expansion-push-may-not-fill-capacity-gap.html

American Suzuki says demand for autos rises after bankruptcy

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121220/RETAIL/121229985/american-suzuki-says-demand-for-autos-rises-after-bankruptcy

Nissan's Dodge will focus on U.S. after giving up Europe role

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121221/OEM/312219917/nissans-dodge-will-focus-on-u-s-after-giving-up-europe-role

Even in this economy, America keeps on truckin’

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/even-economy-america-keeps-truckin-1C7660205

Why you shouldn’t invest in Tesla stock

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-you-shouldnt-invest-in-tesla-stock-2012-12-21

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

Dodge, Chevrolet, Ford top for ad awareness

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/189765/dodge-chevrolet-ford-tops-for-ad-awareness.html?edition=54796#axzz2Fhoa7i18

Lincoln highlights location to drive end-of-year dealership traffic

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/advertising/14457.html

Berry Gordy star of new Motown-themed Chrysler ad

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121220/AUTO0101/212200431/1148/AUTO01/Berry-Gordy-star-new-Motown-themed-Chrysler-ad

Top car commercials to be honored at Detroit auto show

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121221/RETAIL03/121229982/top-car-commercials-to-be-honored-at-detroit-auto-show

Mazda6 over Times Square

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/189820/mazda6-over-times-square.html?edition=54796#axzz2Fhoa7i18

Dogs in Mini Coopers drive over the viral video competition

http://adage.com/article/the-viral-video-chart/dogs-mini-coopers-drive-viral-video-competition/238841/

Infographic: Why social media is so addictive

http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/45991.aspx

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