Today's News - April 30, 2014

KBB in the News

 

CNN Money.com:  What to really look for in April’s auto sales

 

Bloomberg.com:  Chrysler seen extending 48-month sales gain with new 200

 

Auto World News:  Chevrolet to sell new Trax SUC in U.S., China by 2015

 

Toledo Blade.com:  Renegade to be first Jeep sold, not built, in North America

 

Good Day Alabama:  KBB.com’s Jack Nerad reports 10 Best Green Cars for 2014

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

Toyota to consolidate North American operations in Texas

 

Jeep Confronts the Aftermarket Head-on With New Mopar Parts

 

Mini Paceman Adventure Concept shows pickup potential

 

McLaren MSO 650S Coupe Concept makes Beijing debut

 

Video: 2014 Compact SUV Comparison

 

In 60 Seconds or Less: Chevy Volt

 

In 60 Seconds or Less: 2014 Scion FR-S and 2014 Subaru BRZ

 

2015 Acura RDX: An SUV That Does Everything Right

 

2015 BMW X3: Looks Like an SUV But Drives Like a Sports Car

 

 

Top News

 

Texas to pay $10,000 for each Toyota job

 

U.S. wants to hike untimely auto recall fines to $300 million

 

Foxx wants to hike NHTSA penalty cap to $300M

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

Government loss on GM bailout deeper than first thought, report finds

 

U.S. says it lost $11.2 billion on GM bailout

 

GM was reluctant to recall 1.2 million vehicles for airbag issue

 

Ford could exceed aim to add 12,000 jobs by 2016

 

Tesla plans at least two battery sites ads Musk emphasizes speed

 

Mercedes margin disappoints on spending to beat Audi

 

Goodbye Econoline, hello Transit

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

Wal-Mart's latest target: Auto insurance

 

Optimism as Detroit makes pacts on finances

 

GM's Barra honored with achievement award

 

 

Automotive News from China

 

China’s BYD hailed in California as Toyota exits to Texas

 

 

Ad/Marketing News

 

Acura drives for more seasons with Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”

 

America’s finest newfront:  The Onion bares its teeth at BuzzFeed and UpWorthy

 

Twitter’s ad business grows, but eyes are peeled on disappointing user growth