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Today's News - November 27, 2012

 

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**KBB in the News**

 

Which new cars hold their value? Report names Top 10

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/11/26/which-new-cars-hold-their-value-report-names-top-10/

 

Kelley Blue Book names cars with the highest resale value

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/11/26/kelley-blue-book-names-cars-with-highest-resale-value/

 

Can GM revive Chevrolet?

http://money.msn.com/now/post.aspx?post=f9ff9617-77a3-4d93-981d-bd34ed8b311a

 

2013 Best Resale Value Award winners announced by Kelley Blue Book

KTLA (CW) DMA: 2 Los Angeles, CA

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2013 Best Resale Value Award winners announced by Kelley Blue Book

WMAQ (NBC) DMA: 3 Chicago, IL

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2013 Best Resale Value Award winners announced by Kelley Blue Book

WDIV (NBC) DMA: 11 Detroit, MI

http://ctv4.criticalmention.com/playerpage/player?params=Y2xpcElkPTQ1NTM1MTYmc2xpbT0xJnBvd2VyZWQ9MSZyZXBvcnQ9dHJ1ZSZoaWRlQ2xpcENvbnRyb2xzPTEmbm9oZWFkZXI9MSZub21lbnU9dHJ1ZSZhdXRvUGxheT0xJnBhcnRuZXJUb2tlbj00NmU1NmVjNjNhZDQ2NDNlMDEzYjQyZGVjYzA2NTNlMQ

 

2013 Best Resale Value Award winners announced by Kelley Blue Book

KARE (NBC) DMA: 15 Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

http://ctv4.criticalmention.com/playerpage/player?params=Y2xpcElkPTQ1NTM1Mjkmc2xpbT0xJnBvd2VyZWQ9MSZyZXBvcnQ9dHJ1ZSZoaWRlQ2xpcENvbnRyb2xzPTEmbm9oZWFkZXI9MSZub21lbnU9dHJ1ZSZhdXRvUGxheT0xJnBhcnRuZXJUb2tlbj00NmU1NmVjNjNhZDQ2NDNlMDEzYjQyZGVjYzA2NTNlMQ

 

2013 Honda Accord, Civic, Fit and CR-V receive ‘Best Resale Value’ honors from Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2013-honda-accord-civic-fit-and-cr-v-receive-best-resale-value-honors-from-kelley-blue-books-kbbcom-180977691.html

 

’13 Wrangler resale value predicted to top its category

http://www.toledoblade.com/Automotive/2012/11/27/13-Wrangler-resale-value-predicted-to-top-its-category.html

 

Kelley Blue Book: 10 best cars for resale 2013

http://investorplace.com/2012/11/kelley-blue-book-10-best-cars-for-resale-2013/

 

Top 10 cars with the Best Resale Value

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/11/top-10-cars-with-thebest-resale-value.html

 

Toyota, Lexus earns Best Resale Value Awards for 2013

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/11/toyota-lexus-earn-best-resale-value-awards-for-2013.html

 

Toyota and Lexus named the best resale brands

http://www.torquenews.com/1083/toyota-and-lexus-named-best-resale-brands

 

Hybrid resale value leaders announced by KBB

http://www.hybridcars.com/news/hybrid-resale-value-leaders-announced-kbb-63483.html

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Revealed: 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona - LA 2012

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2013-dodge-charger-daytona-_-la-2012/

 

Revealed: 2013 Chrysler Town and Country S - LA 2012

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2013-chrysler-town-and-country-s-_-la-2012/

 

Revealed: 2013 Volkswagen CC R-line - LA 2012

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/revealed-2013-volkswagen-cc-r_line-_-la-2012/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Fisker hires former GM marketing boss Ewanick

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/11/26/fisker-hires-former-gm-marketing-boss-ewanick/

 

Fisker hires former GM marketing chief Ewanick

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121126/OEM02/121129920/fisker-hires-former-gm-marketing-chief-ewanick

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

Hyundai Motor plans 40% expansion in China production by 2015

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-27/hyundai-motor-plans-40-expansion-in-china-production-by-2015.html

 

All-electric Chevy Spark will have better range than rival mini-cars and cost less, GM says

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/gm-says-all-electric-version-of-chevy-spark-will-have-better-range-than-rivals-and-cost-less/2012/11/27/3a79c88a-3850-11e2-9258-ac7c78d5c680_story.html

 

GM touts Spark EV as fun for urban driving - not as regulatory check mark

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121127/OEM05/121129922/gm-touts-spark-ev-as-fun-for-urban-driving-not-as-regulatory-check

 

Subaru of America sells six millionth vehicle

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/subaru-of-america-sells-six-millionth-vehicle-180982881.html

 

Toyota is back, but can it stay on top?

http://www.cnbc.com/id/49966772

 

General Motors seeks better fuel economy through tire technology

http://www.autonews.com/article/20121126/OEM05/121129924/general-motors-seeks-better-fuel-economy-through-tire-technology

 

Japan automakers jump on bets Abe will weaken Yen

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-26/japan-automakers-jump-on-bets-abe-will-weaken-yen-cars.html

 

Drive On: Chrysler will make macho minivan

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2012/11/27/minivan-chrysler-town-and-country/1728879/

 

GM is bringing Apple iPhone's 'Siri' to the car

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/11/27/siri-apple-iphone-gm-general-motors-chevrolet-sonic-spark/1728871/

 

Rolls-Royce cars plans expansion as wealth spreads

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-26/rolls-royce-cars-pushes-expansion-as-wealth-growth-flouts-crisis.html

 

Ford adds options, refinement to 2014 Fiesta

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121127/OEM04/121129915/ford-adds-options-refinement-to-2014-fiesta

 

Mahindra hopes to secure Aston Martin deal this week, report says

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121127/COPY01/311279853/mahindra-hopes-to-secure-aston-martin-deal-this-week-report-says

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

vAuto rebrands inventory suite, introduces new product line

http://www.autoremarketing.com/technology/vauto-rebrands-inventory-suite-introduces-new-product-line

 

China makes new-energy vehicles a priority

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/china-makes-new-energy-vehicles-a-priority-2012-11-26

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Chrysler, Carhartt team up to launch clothing line

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/11/27/chrysler-carhartt-team-up-to-launch-clothing-line/

 

Subaru growth driven by ‘love’

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/187853/subaru-growth-driven-by-love.html?edition=53843#axzz2DRSKxcZ1

 

Mitsubishi Motors has an all-new website

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mitsubishi-motors-has-an-all-new-website-180918751.html

 

How to decide where to optimize your mobile presence

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/33164.asp

 

 

 

 

 

 

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