Today's News- January 3, 2014

KBB in the News

 

New-car transaction prices up nearly one percent month-over-month, according to Kelley Blue Book

 

International Business Times: Here are the December 2013 ‘Big Eight’ U.S. auto sales numbers: GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Volkswagen, Kia/Hyundai

 

International Business Times: Who should lead in auto dashboard interface software? Poll suggests Apple is most trusted, followed by Google; Microsoft trails, despite success of Ford sync interface

 

USA Today: GM sales slip as Ford, Chrysler post gains

 

USA Today: European premium brands boom, VW falls

 

FOX Business: What does the Fiat deal mean for the future of the Chrysler brand?

 

FOX Business: Chrysler posts 6% gain in December sales

 

CBS Radio: Jack Nerad from Kelley Blue Book provides insights on Fiat’s full ownership of Chrysler (syndicated to multiple stations nationwide)

 

Market Watch Radio: Kelley Blue Book’s Jack Nerad on future of Chrysler brand (syndicated to multiple stations nationwide)

 

24/7 Wall St.: Auto sales prices rise slightly in December

 

24/7 Wall St.: Disappointing December auto sales

 

The Street: GM December sales fall 6%; Ford and Chrysler gain

 

Los Angeles Times December auto sales edge higher: Ford, Chrysler up; GM, Toyota down

 

Auto Remarketing: Stronger lineup among dealer impacts of Fiat-Chrysler agreement

 

Automotive News: GM, Toyota sales fall as wintry weather takes toll

 

CBS Detroit: A great year for car sales end on a sour note

 

CBS Radio Detroit: Kelley Blue Book analyst, Alec Gutierrez on December auto sales

 

CBS Radio Detroit: Kelley Blue Book’s Alec Gutierrez reports expectations for new year

 

Detroit Free Press: Chrysler sales up 6%, Ford up 1.8%, GM falls 6.3% in December as industry closes best year since 2007

 

The Detroit News: Chrysler, Fiat challenges remain

 

The Detroit Bureau: 2014 likely a big year for automakers, auto buyers alike

 

San Francisco Chronicle: Unions press for place with Tesla

 

The Economic Times: Ford, Chrysler close 2013 with more gains in U.S. sales

 

AFP: Ford, Chrysler close 2013 with more gain in U.S. sales

 

MLive.com: Chrysler- December sales mark end of strong year in U.S.

 

MLive.com: U.S. vehicle sales total 2.8 million in 2013; December sales down 6%

 

The Car Connection: December 2013 car sales- Ringing in a big new year?

 

The State: New year starts with confidence about the economy

 

Nooga.com: Volkswagen sales down compared to last December, officials hint at new marketing strategies

 

Green Car Reports: Residual values on battery- electric cars- KBB is not optimistic

 

PluginCars.com: EV used-car values will drop like a stone, says KBB and USA Today

 

Greener Ideal: Fiat buys remainder of Chrysler- what it means for hybrids

 

Blog.AutoShopper.com: Used EVs will face shocking depreciation

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

2014 BMW i3: Under $50,000 for BMW's new carbon fiber electric car

 

2014 Kia Sportage: Sportiness and style in a compact SUV

 

2014 Lexus CT 200h: Pure luxury with hybrid fuel economy

 

 

Top News

 

December autos sales miss estimates as cold slows shoppers

 

Ford likely to finish 2013 as America’s #1 brand (again)

 

Fiat’s challenge is to improve performance in Italy and Asia

 

Now married, where will Chrysler/Fiat live?

 

Marchionne completes Chrysler mission on a Florida beach

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

Ford shares dip after Dec. sales miss forecasts

 

Ford to unveil solar hybrid concept car at CES

 

Ford names ex-GM exec Butler to lead global connected vehicle unit

 

Hyundai sets sales record for December, full year

 

Weak yen takes a toll on Hyundai sales forecast

 

Hyundai explores wearable technology with all-new Genesis

 

Odds dim for Fisker production in Delaware

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

Cox Enterprises acquires 25 percent stake in AutoTrader Group from Providence Equity Partners

 

Pollak: The orange juice imperative- 3 ways to combat margin compression

 

EXCLUSIVE: Luxury units & SUVs difficult to find in late 2013

 

U.S. misses deadlines on connected vehicle, automatic braking

 

 

Automotive News from China

 

Fisker seeks rejection of Chinese suitor it blames for its bankruptcy

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Mercedes M-Class survives a demolition derby without a scratch in fiery new spot

 

Aspiring Audi owners are insufferable snobs in obnoxious new ad

 

14 Social media trends for 2014