Today's News- August 21, 2014

KBB in the News

 

USA Today: Cox creates wholesale, retail auto sales giant

 

CNBC: Cox Automotive President, Sandy Schwartz with Phil Lebeau at Manheim Chicago

 

International Business Times: Best cars 2014 for new drivers- the new and used cars are the best for parents looking for a car for their kids

 

Los Angeles Magazine: What’s brand love got to do with it?

 

The Atlanta Journal- Constitution: Cox Enterprises creates new auto unit

 

The Truth About Cars: Study- nine brands suffer loyalty issues among their customers

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: A luxury SUV that is pure Mercedes-Benz with its interior opulence, performance and styling.

 

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer: The Lancer is an attractive little economy car that offers lots of appealing features.

 

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: Easy on the eyes, wallet and gas budget, the Outlander Sport isn't your average compact SUV.

 

In Memoriam: Farewell to the Cars We Lost in 2014

 

Infiniti previews Paris Show concept

 

NHTSA's Next Safety Initiative: Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication

 

2015 Saleen FourSixteen unveiled

 

Auto Remarketing: Manheim, AutoTrader parent forms Cox Automotive

 

 

Top News

 

New 2015 Lincoln MKC ads star Matthew McConaughey

 

Lincoln recruits ‘Lincoln Lawyer’ McConaughey to front for brand

 

Ford looks to actor McConaughey to revive lagging Lincoln

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

Ford plans new hybrid series to compete with Toyota Prius, report says

 

Honda Fit re-test yields top safety score

 

2015 Chevy Silverado goes more high-end with new Rally 2 package

 

Ford worker's challenge to UAW union dues stirs up right-to-work issues

 

2.5K tech center workers waiting for GM flood mop-up

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

Car sellers refine pitch to women

 

New era in safety when cars talk to one another

 

Auto sales soar- but so does auto loan debt

 

 

International Automotive News

 

Toyota cuts prices of Lexus parts in China after probe

 

Volvo swings to first-half profit on China, Europe gains

 

Police arrest 3 plant officials tied to deadly blast at China parts factory

 

Geely Automobile’s first-half profit falls 20%

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Geek-chic hamsters tout Kia Soul EV on video awards

 

Kyrie Irving keeps shooting summer baskets for Jeep