Today's News - June 23, 2014

KBB in the News

 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and primary sponsor Kelley Blue Book place third at Sonoma

 

NBC News.com:  GM cars retain value despite suit claim of loss form recalls

 

Yahoo Sports.com:  Dale Jr. claims personal victory at Sonoma

 

TNT:  Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s closing interview at Sonoma Raceway

 

Barron’s:  Magna’s ride could get even better

 

Auto Blog.com:  Why the $10B class-action lawsuit against GM is bunk

Motley Fool:  Drive a Ford vehicle? The automaker could be writing you a check for $1,050

 

Motley Fool:  A $10 billion loophole – will General Motors really ignore the same taxpayers that saved it from ruin?

 

Charlotte Observer:  NASCAR – Earnhardt tries it loose, picks up 3rd

 

GM Authority:  $10 billion lawsuit against General Motors probably won’t hold up in court, analyst says

 

Speedway Media.com:  Chevy NSCS at Sonoma – post race notes and quotes

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class production begins in Alabama

 

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class adds new CLS400 and 9-speed auto

 

2015 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Cabrio, A3 TDI Sedan priced and detailed

 

2015 Subaru BRZ: The BRZ delivers precision steering, excellent chassis and suspension, plus sheer playfulness.

 

2015 GMC Acadia: A rugged exterior, spacious cargo area and near-Cadillac-like luxury make the Acadia an excellent SUV choice.

 

2015 Honda Pilot: A caravan for the masses with seating for eight and exceptional maneuverability through everyday traffic and tight parking lots.

 

2015 Mitsubishi Mirage: Tiny in size but big on fuel economy, the Mirage is a noteworthy little 4-door.

 

 

Top News

 

Nissan, Honda recall almost 3 million cars over air bags

 

Honda, Mazda, Nissan issue recalls over airbags

 

With air bag problem, auto industry breaks annual recall record

 

Ford Explorer exhaust-leak reports get NHTSA’s attention

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

Special rail cars designed to ship new Ford Transit van

 

Fiat adds automatic transmission to 500 Abarth line

 

GM recall saga triggering a new reality for automakers, suppliers
 

Ex-Toyota exec preaches production gospel to aspiring supplier

 

Ford mpg strategy is at a crossroads

 

Hyundai announces new Sonata Eco for the hybrid-shy

 

GM to count the cost of suffering

 

GM replaces its North America Manufacturing vice president

 

Tesla on verge of winning fight in New Jersey over direct sales
 

 

Dealer/Industry News

 

The DCH deal: How Lithia will absorb its new asset

 

Asian automakers still reluctant to embrace aluminum

 

 

International Automotive News
 

BMW to extend partnership with China’s Brilliance until 2028

 

China car buyers switch to credit

 

 

Ad/Marketing News

 

Who's in charge at Cadillac?

 

Cadillac CMP takes on rivals, offers no apologies for controversial “Poolside” spot

 

Jerry Seinfeld has become a therapist to the stars

 

Yogurt body wash, anyone? Uptick in co-branding brings some unusual combos