Today's News - March 24, 2014

KBB in the News

 

National Public Radio:  As carmakers turn up the recalls, consumers tune out

 

NBC News.com:  GM's balancing act - compassion and toughness

 

Financial Times:  New General Motors chief passes her first public test

 

Yahoo Finance.com:  Tesla fights for a place to park

 

Automotive News:  Chrysler's Ram gains ground on Silverado

 

Automotive News:  Analysts: No surge in March sales yet

 

24/7 Wall St.:  Car companies offer aggressive March discounts

 

M Live.com:  2015 Chrysler 200 - the new dark horse of the midsize sedan segment?

 

Trib Live.com:  Gaudy repair, insurance prices expected for aluminum-laden vehicles

 

Torque News:  The rare Honda Civic Si holds the highest residual value in the industry

 

 

KBB.com Editorial
 

2014 Cadillac ATS Crimson Sport Special Edition surfaces

 

2015 Acura TLX to bow in New York

 

Mazda MX-5 Miata set for gala 25th birthday bash in New York

 

New Bentley SUV teased

 

2014 Porsche Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS revealed

 

2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4Matic Coupe Revealed

 

2014 Mazda Mazda6 Long-Term Intro

 

2014 Ford Fiesta SFE 1.0-Liter EcoBoost First Review: The Little Engine That Could

 

2015 Volvo S60: A Compelling Package of Good Looks, Crisp Performance and Utmost Safety

 

2014 Maserati GranTurismo: Automotive Couture That Brings Visual and Curbside Appeal

 

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class First Review: Roughing it in Benz's First Compact Crossover

 

 

Top News

 

Former GM engineers say quiet '06 redesign of faulty ignition switch was a major violation of protocol

A $1.2 billion message: Be candid

 

Pressures mount on GM recall

 

GM faces suits on car values

 

Senator wants Justice Department to create fund for GM victims

 

Auto safety advocate Nader blames culture at GM for recall crisis

Wolff: GM's Barra shames voiceless CEOs

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

Tesla can topple the auto dealer's monopoly

 

Tesla finds way to share the road with dealers in Washington state

 

Hyundai forecasts revamped Sonata sales that trail estimates

 

Hyundai promises more refined, upscale '15 Sonata

 

Nissan teases redesigned Murano ahead of N.Y. debut

 

Nissan vision for future dealerships puts offices, desks on the hit list

 

Audi hopes TT gets by on its looks

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

Just 144 monthly payments and the car's yours

 

Aluminum vehicles to reshape repair business

 

Cadillac's European retail strategy may be adapted for U.S.

 

 

Automotive News from China

 

Chinese cities boost sales of EV, plug-in hybrids

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

GM uses social media to manage customers and its reputation

 

GM's recall scandal is filled with crisis comms missteps

 

Nissan Q&A site lets people hear from Leaf owners

 

Lincoln Motor launches “The Journey” project