Today's News- August 26, 2014

KBB in the News

 

Bloomberg TV: Elon Musk to Model S complainers- you’re right

 

Forbes: Ford vs Toyota- who will win the hybrid war?

 

NBC Raleigh, N.C.: Kelley Blue Book names 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander among top ten affordable three-row SUVs

 

Houston Chronicle: 10 best back-to-school cars

 

Dayton Daily News, Ohio: Franklin auto supplier to add 120 new jobs

 

Automotive Digest: 5 car brands that customers don’t buy twice

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder: First Review

 

2015 Porsche Boxster GTS/Cayman GTS First Review: A Dynamic Duo

 

2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata 25th Anniversary Edition Quick Take

 

2015 Buick Verano: An affordable compact luxury sedan with plenty of high-tech options, a quiet ride and comfortable interior.

 

2015 Hyundai Veloster: Slick looking practicality with lots of features plus fuel economy and performance to boot.

 

2015 Kia Cadenza: The Cadenza offers comfort, roominess and driving pleasure all at a value.

10 Best-Selling Vehicles of 2014...So Far

 

10 Best-Selling Vehicles of 2014...So Far: Ford F-Series

 

10 Best-Selling Vehicles of 2014...So Far: Chevrolet Silverado

 

10 Best-Selling Vehicles of 2014...So Far: Toyota Camry

 

10 Best-Selling Vehicles of 2014...So Far: Ram Trucks

 

10 Best-Selling Vehicles of 2014...So Far: Honda Accord

 

10 Best-Selling Vehicles of 2014...So Far: Nissan Altima

 

10 Best-Selling Vehicles of 2014...So Far: Toyota Corolla

 

10 Best-Selling Vehicles of 2014...So Far: Honda Civic

 

10 Best-Selling Vehicles of 2014...So Far: Ford Fusion

 

10 Best-Selling Vehicles of 2014...So Far: Honda CR-V

 

 

Top News

 

GM ignition-switch death compensation claims hit 100

 

Volvo unveils new XC90; bets its future on redesign

 

Volvo banks on new era with debut of redesigned 2015 XC90

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

Ex-Porsche CEO must stand trial over failed VW takeover

 

Ford begins ‘massive undertaking; to make aluminum pickup

 

GM’s Chevrolet, Buick achieve sole gains in auto survey

 

Fiat-Chrysler faces bend in the road

 

Honda goes high-tech with new crash test videos

 

Ford, BMW see success in the relatively serene car-sharing scene

 

U.S. investigates '13 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor for braking issue

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

A consumer perspective on vehicle financing, F&I practices

 

Connectivity leadership up for grabs among carmakers

 

Asian, European brands dominate satisfaction survey, but U.S. brands close gap

 

Auto industry outperforms other industries in comeback

 

 

International Automotive News

 

Chinese regulators probe two VW JV executives

 

China said to consider $16 billion EV- charging fund

 

GM, Ford, Toyota and VW among automakers hit by antitrust penalties in India

 

Hyundai plans 2 more assembly plants in China, report says

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Kia hamsters have one-track mind in ad for electric car, Kia Soul EV

 

Millennials struggle to find financial sweet spot