Today's News- January 22, 2014

KBB in the News

 

Bloomberg Businessweek: Lebanon auto supplier to make $100M investment, expand

 

Los Angeles Times: Only one of 11 subcompact cars passes insurance group’s new crash test

 

NBC News Phoenix, AZ: Kelley Blue Book reports the top SUV under $25,000

 

AOL.com: Smaller cars endure big problems on crash test

 

The Toledo Blade: Automakers find consumers still driven to luxury vehicles

 

Just-Auto: US- Only Chevrolet Spark passes IIHS mincer overlap crash test

 

Torque News: 2014 Honda Fit beats Nissan Versa-Note in initial purchase value

 

News-Sun: ADVICS to make $100M investment, expand

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

2014 Detroit Auto Show: The new cars

 

5 most affordable new cars unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show

 

2014 Hyundai Azera: A big sedan enjoying a drop in price

 

 

Top News

 

Chevy Spark only tiny car to get acceptable rating in new IIHS crash tests

 

Only one small car passes tough crash test

 

Subcompact cars fare poorly in new crash tests

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

It’s no beer can- but Ford must convince consumers aluminum F-150 is rugged, durable, affordable

 

Toyota and Honda set North American production records

 

Tesla, Deutsche Bahn team up on electric car charging stations

 

Stanford, MIT to work with Ford on driverless technology

 

Ford buzzes to second place finish on brand index

 

Nissan Leaf sprouting sales in U.S.

 

Cadillac chief’s challenge: Clear dealer lots

 

Strickland: Musk has a point with ‘recall’ barb

 

Mitsubishi Motors to raise up to $2.5 billion to resume payout

 

VW labor head sees chairman Piech, CEO Winterkorn staying

 

Smart not planning U.S. version of ForFour 4-seater

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

New DealerMatch tool helps dealers find best trading partners

 

Green vehicle loan program may be extended to suppliers

 

New regulations sought for child car seats

 

Federal- mogul buying Affinia unit

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Volkswagen pledges to put everything you love in one Super Bowl ad

 

Toyota Highlander takes Muppets to Super Bowl

 

CarMax re-creates its Super Bowl ad shot for shot with puppies

 

USA Today expands Super Bowl ad meter

 

How marketers can bring their A-game to the Super Bowl

 

Kia shifts marketing focus to boost retention

 

Kia gets sporty with a new second-screen tennis app

 

Facebook reduces reach of brands’ text-only posts

 

Images drive brand engagement on Twitter