Today's News- January 8, 2014

KBB in the News

 

USA Today: Ford CEO Alan Mulally won’t move to Microsoft

 

Bloomberg: Mercedes-Benz CLA lifts brand past BMW to top of U.S. luxury heap

 

Bloomberg: Subaru Forester, Crosstrek move niche brand closer to mainstream

 

Market Watch: 10 ways you’ll be better off in 2014

 

Wall St. Cheat Sheet: Ford’s Mulally opts to stay in Michigan

 

The Street: 5 best luxury cars under $40,000

 

Auto Remarketing: KBB research shows brand loyalty tied to U.S. regions

 

MLive.com: Ford CEO Alan Mulally won’t leave for Microsoft

 

Columbus Business First: Best-selling automakers in America in 2013- COUNTDOWN

 

My Bank Tracker: 8 things that will become more expensive in 2014

 

Market News Call: Mid Day Recap- Bank of America Corp, Tesla Motors Inc.

 

Missouri Business Alert: Kelley Blue Book- Chrysler, Buick most popular car brands in Midwest

 

The Truth About Cars: UAW sets up organizing committee at Tesla Motor’s Fremont assembly plant

 

CTW Features: State car costs, compared

 

CarBuzz.com: Guess which car received the most awards in 2013?

 

OppTrends.com: Ford Motor Company’s Alan Mulally not to join Microsoft Corporation as CEO

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

2014 Hyundai Elantra: The great car with the warranty to end all warranties

 

2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV: Mitsu's minimal electric

 

 

Top News

 

Ford’s Mulally says he won’t leave for Microsoft, AP reports

 

Ford Chief out of running to lead Microsoft

 

Ford stock up, Microsoft down on Mulally news

 

Mulally staying sets Ford up for big 2014

 

Buick sells 1.03 million vehicles globally, highest total since ‘84

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

GM taps Paul Edwards to lead Chevy’s U.S. marketing

 

Nissan hires new VP of sales for U.S.

 

Audi, BMW ease into self-driving cars

 

Bentley posts 19% gains in 2013 deliveries on Flying Spur

 

Acquiring rest of Chrysler may lower Fiat’s credit rating

 

Chrysler deal prompts Moody’s to consider Fiat for rating downgrade

 

Fisker heads back to bankruptcy court

 

Lamborghini unveils Gallardo replacement

 

Audi broadens 4G LTE service through AT&T

 

Kia displays latest electronic innovations at CES

 

Hyundai time-shifts with Blue Link

 

Tesla adds Wyoming charges to ‘American road trip’

 

Toyota improves Camry crashworthiness

 

First Ram 1500 EcoDiesels expected at dealerships in February

 

Chrysler buyers can get car tricked out at factory

 

Nissan delivers a Versa Note to one lucky buyer in an enormous Amazon box

 

Porsche 911 Targa to debut at the North American International Auto Show

 

GM Europe poses $11-billion challenge for incoming COE Barra

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

Preliminary report: 2.11M CPO cars sold in 2013

 

Picard takes on leadership role at Manheim Pennsylvania

 

3 reasons transparency is fast becoming the Trump card for today’s buyers

 

The quest for a quieter ride

 

 

Automotive News from China

 

Buick sales of 1M tops 1984 record set before China entry

 

GM, Ford report strong 2013 sales increase in China

 

GM sells more vehicles in China than U.S. again

 

Porsche sales boss expects China to top U.S. as brand’s No. 1 market

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Honda launches digital agency review

 

Automakers get cozy with developers at CES

 

Are Facebook video ads working for brands?

 

What changes will Millennials force brand to make in 2014?