Today's News- February 12, 2014

KBB in the News

 

USA Today: GM trucks discounts whip up an overdone fuss

 

Wall St. Cheat Sheet: 10 top cars and SUVs for taking on the snow

 

The Detroit Bureau: As sales slow, automakers could be heading for incentives war

 

Bankrate.com: Car lender battles consumer agency

 

Guardian Liberty Voice: General Motors profits from sales in China, looks for same at home

 

Benzinga.com: Rising vehicle inventories in Detroit- Kelley Blue Book analysts weigh in

 

 

Top News

 

Toyota recalls Prius models to update software

 

Toyota recalls persist as most Prius hybrids need fix

 

Volkswagen and UAW cooperating before today’s union election

 

UAW looking to make history at VW plant in Tennessee

 

Automaker gives its blessings and G.O.P. its warnings

 

Corker urges VW workers to reject UAW

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

Fiat rating cut by Moody’s on earnings worry, outlook

 

Cadillac sets ambitious sales goals for 2014

 

Mercedes GLA SUV tackles rugged rocks to show robustness

 

Fisker Automotive set to auction assets

 

Nissan set to buy equity bits in digital-marketing startups

 

Kia looks to invade new territory with K900

 

Chevrolet to reward universities, colleges for carbon reduction initiatives

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

J.D. Power reports: Increased engine and transmission problems contribute to decline in vehicle dependability for the first time in more than 15 years

 

Growth for auto repair shops slows as retail sales explode

 

Car makers snip pricing now to avoid haircuts later

 

Newell Rubbermaid’s Grace recalling 3.77 million child seats

 

 

Automotive News from China

 

Tesla seeking China electric car subsidies

 

Can Tesla outsell Porsche in China?

 

Ford January sales in China rise 53%

 

VW-brand sales in China rise 14% in January

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs stars in new ad for Fiat

 

Lexus affirms TV commitment with branded channel

 

Epic Acura ad presents the world’s most brutal mechanical-horse race

 

Jaguar’s Curry talks movies, marketing, villains

 

How Scion turned local campaign into nationwide co-op search program

 

Infographic: How to turn social media fans into engaged customers