Today's News- November 11, 2013

KBB in the News

 

CNBC: The 10 best cars for the year’s worst weather

 

ABC Good Morning America: Tesla fires raise doubts about seemingly untouchable company

 

ABC News: Tesla fires raise doubts about seemingly untouchable company

 

ABC News Radio: Tesla fires raise doubts about seemingly untouchable company

 

Los Angeles Times: Tesla confirms 3^rd fire in a Model S hatchback in five weeks

 

Automotive News: Cadillac needs better branding, new marketing chief says

 

Automotive News: Volkswagen roller coaster is in a down cycle- sales are off, products are aging and dealers are restless

 

Automotive News: Hyundai-Kia loosens lid on incentives

 

Daily Finance: Will Hyundai fans hate the aggressive new 2014 Veloster?

 

The Street: 5 best SUVs under $25,000

 

Benzinga: Tata Motors reports quarterly jump, boosted by Jaguar Land Rover division

 

Orange County Business Journal: Kelley Blue Book extends reach to China

 

Orange County Register: Kelley Blue Book to expand into China

 

Seeking Alpha: Bitauto Holdings’ CEO discusses Q3 2013 results- earning call transcript

 

Resource Investing News: Tesla Motors eyes super lithium-ion battery factory

 

Automotive Digest: Kelley Blue Book analyzes October wholesale market prices

 

Motley Fool: Will Hyundai fans hate the aggressive new 2014 Veloster?

 

Red Orbit: Tesla shares smolder as third car ignites in flames

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

2014 Dodge Durango: Seats seven, tows 7,400 pounds, fits in a garage

 

2014 Nissan Rogue: The liquid-looking SUV adds a 3rd-row option

 

 

Top News

 

Owner defends Tesla after latest fire

 

Nissan to sell Infiniti cars in Japan for first time

 

Chrysler Group announces executive leadership changes

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

Mercedes gains ground on BMW as CLA coupe propels sales

 

Ex-Ranger pivots Mercedes-Benz to younger buyers in U.S.

 

Hyundai r&d president, 2 other execs resign over quality problems

 

BMW selling bonds in pounds as borrowing costs increase

 

Daimler executives probed over hiring of former Merkel assistant

 

FordDirect names interim general counsel and chief compliance officer

 

GM financial keeps parent OEM at top of subprime volume charts

 

Caddy’s sporty shift creates pricing quirk

 

One year after joining Cooper Standard, CEO Jeffrey Edwards quickly making his mark

 

Mazda SUV with auto-braking feature crashes in Japan test drive

 

All-electric Kia Soul under development for U.S. market

 

Porsche Macan to debut at Los Angeles Auto Show

 

Pocket rocket: Chevrolet aims to soup up Sonic

 

Subaru plans even-seat replacement for Tribeca

 

New Toyota FCV a reminder that fuel cells might still trump battery cars

 

How Rolls-Royce Ghost stacks up against Boeing 737

 

2014 GMC Denali rides upscale trend in truck market

 

MAZDA3 receives prestigious Ruedas ESPN award

 

2014 Genesis offers assurance connected care telematics services with exterior and interior enhancements

 

Electronic malfunction prompts recall of 91K Jeep Cherokees

 

Chrysler recalls 1.2 million Ram trucks

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

AutoTrader Group, Chatmeter partner for enhanced dealer services

 

Manheim names 5 new GMS & auction manager

 

Pollak: Rewards of transparency- more customers, more sales, more gross

 

China auto sales climb at fastest pace in nine months

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Ford Fiesta sees 8.76pc CTR with CAPTCHA alternative campaign

 

Lexus sponsors road trip series on GayCities.com