Today's News- July 16, 2014

KBB in the News

 

USA Today: Car shopping for teen driver? Consider these, IIHS says

 

GM News: 12 GM models make IIHS’ first-ever list of recommended used cars for teens

 

GM News: Convenience comes standard on every Buick model

 

Los Angeles Times: Insurance institute recommends safest used cars for teen drivers

 

The Detroit News: Big 3 shows little interest in Tesla patents

 

The Detroit Bureau: The complete IIHS safest used vehicles for teens list

 

GMAuthority.com: 12 General Motors models make IIHS’ list of recommended used cars for teens

U.S. News & World Report: 5 types of bad credit loans to avoid

 

MLive.com: 2015 Chrysler 200- Production, sales on track to lead brand as ‘America’s Import’

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

2015 Lexus NX First Review: Mission Probable

 

In 60 Seconds or Less: 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI

 

In 60 Seconds or Less: 2014 Ford F150 Tremor

 

In 60 Seconds or Less: 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Long-Term Update Part 1

 

In 60 Seconds or Less: 2014 Nissan Rogue Long-Term Update Part 1

 

Video Review: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

 

Toyota Prius Plug-in sets 698-mpg mark at the Nurburgring

 

2016 Jaguar XE Sedan advances chassis technology

 

Volkswagen to build new mid-size SUV in the U.S.

 

2015 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Coupe: Elegant exhilaration

 

2015 Ford Fusion: More features, no more 1.6-liter EcoBoost

 

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat: Fastest muscle car ever

 

TomTom's 10 worst traffic cities

 

Last Gen I Volvo XC90 rolls off the line

 

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Sport Package Plus on tap

 

 

Top News

 

Tesla confirms lower-priced Model III will go on sale in '16 or '17

 

Tesla may work S-E-X back in name of new model

 

A $35,000 Tesla Model III is coming in 2017

 

GM’s top GM's top lawyer to tell Senate panel of mistakes on ignition switch

 

Google boosts driverless-car quest as Mulally joins board

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

Documents show General Motors kept silent on fatal crashes

 

White House responds to Tesla petition

 

Today is Chrysler's deadline to respond to NHTSA's Jeep recall questions

 

BMW to recall 1.6 mln cars worldwide for air bag concerns

 

VW sets sights on Apple-like updates with new speed team

 

Saleen plans performance-tuned version of Tesla Model S

 

Daimler to unveil new Smart 4- and 2-seat cars

 

Nissan killing its strangest model

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

Inaugural NAMAD Innovation Award goes to Georgia Ford dealer

 

Driverless cars require industry shift, scientist says

 

Consumers not just choosing vehicles online, buy paying online, too

 

 

International Automotive News

 

Tesla asks Chinese hackers to flag vulnerabilities

 

BMW to make more models in China after extending pact

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Mercedes-Benz looms at large open championship

 

Porsche 911 tribute app lets enthusiasts celebrate 50^th anniversary

 

Marketers find strengths, and limits, to Twitter amplify

 

Snapchat adds location-based features, brands consider options