Today's News- February 28, 2014

KBB in the News

 

Reuters: U.S. safety regulators probe GM recall linked to 13 deaths

 

Reuters: U.S. automakers extend discount wars through March

 

Forbes: Winter chills February auto sales, look for bigger discounts in March

 

International Business Times: February U.S. new auto sales forecast- Incentive spending highest in 4 years; Nissan growing sales most while Ford leads in market share retreat; 1.2 million units sold, say forecasters

 

24/7 Wall St.: Volkswagen braces for another month of bad sales

 

24/7 Wall St.: Ford and Gm sales likely slipped in February

 

24/7 Wall St.: Ford, GM extend big discount through March

 

Automotive News Europe: GM ignition defect recall extended to include Opel GT

 

The Christian Science Monitor: Tesla Motors gigafactory- The automaker as energy company

 

ReNewEconomy.com: From EV start-up to energy giant- Tesla’s $5bn ‘gigafactory’ plans

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

2014 Aston Martin DB9: A V12 performance icon of British exclusivity

 

2014 BMW i3 lease plan explained

 

2014 Land Rover LR2: Entry-level exclusivity in luxury SUVs

 

2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: Stylish on-road or off

 

A video First Look at the 2015 Audi A3

 

Honda ends Insight production

 

We went to Canada to drive the 2014 Buick Regal GS AWD (on a frozen lake!)

 

 

Top News

 

Tesla no DeLorean as 619% jump makes hottest auto stock

 

Tesla raises $2 billion with convertible debt to finance factory

 

Does Tesla have more room to run? That’s the $30B question

 

Finally! Nissan updating Titan pickup after 12 years

 

Diaz: Nissan N.A. to gain ‘profitable’ share

 

New products, pricing and dealer engagement are boosting Nissan U.S. sales

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

GM announces repairs in recall of 1.4 million cars

 

Ford retail sales at Toyota expense in ’13 seen holding

 

McLaren release performance numbers for new 650S

 

Kia says fewer than 30% of its dealers will get 205 K900

 

Mazda’s Mexico plant ‘most important’ base, chairman says

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

Corker: U.S. labor board should not ‘muzzle’ lawmakers

 

Former GM CEO Dan Akerson joins Lockheed Martin board

 

Calif. judges: No driving and texting, but yes to…

 

Severstal shifting to high-strength steel products to counter aluminum threat

 

New mandatory label for car safety recall notices announced

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Lexus’ native integration drives 6M social impressions

 

Chevrolet hopes to keep buzz going during Oscars

 

8 brands making the most of Throwback Thursday

 

Infographic: 3 ways brands can use Snapchat