Today's News- September 10, 2014

KBB in the News

 

The Associated Press: The manual transmission an endangered species in the U.S.

 

CBS Money Watch: 7 tech-loaded cars for under $20,000

 

Forbes.com: 2015 Aston Martin Rapide S- 200 MPH, room for four

 

The Dallas Morning News: New-car sales are likely to flatten next year

 

The Detroit News: Automakers race to fix voice recognition systems

 

BizBuzz.com: GreenTech automotive finishes Tunica production facility

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

2015 Lincoln MKX: An upscale hauler with notable features, such as heated/ventilated seats and leather interior for a not-so upscale price.

 

2015 Scion tC: An affordable, good-looking and fun-to-drive coupe that's practical too.

 

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee: This Jeep comes close to having it all: a high-tech and comfortable interior, true off-road utility and a variety of engine choices.

 

2015 Jeep Wrangler: Considered the universal standard for off-road vehicles, the Wrangler lets you take the road less traveled.

 

2015 Honda Odyssey: Not just a minivan, the Odyssey boasts luxury-like comforts, 8-passenger seating and a fuel-efficient V6.

 

2015 Chevrolet Volt: The Volt is like a hybrid and a pure electric combined, but inside and out it's a pretty cool car.

 

2015 Dodge Journey: With value, nifty cargo features, and seating for up to seven the Journey stands apart from the pack.

 

2015 Chevrolet Corvette: A uniquely American car with a striking exterior and interior, plus a powerful V8 will surely turn heads.

 

2015 Lexus RC First Drive: A beauty and a beast

 

2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC Wagon Quick Take

 

2015 BMW 228i/M235i Convertibles unveiled and heading to Paris

 

2016 Mercedes-AMG GT unveiled

 

2015 Dodge Viper gets a $15,000 price cut

 

2017 Cadillac models to offer Intelligent and Connected V2V tech

 

2016 Jaguar XE unveiled

 

2016 Fiat 500X Crossover teased for Paris

 

2015 Chrysler 300/300C will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show

 

 

Top News

 

Marchionne to become Ferrari chairman as Montezemolo quits

 

Ferrari chief steps down after clash with Fiat CEO

 

Fiat CEO grabs Ferrari role ahead of Wall Street debut

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

Audi plans to take over the wheel in stop-and-go driving

 

Nissan Infiniti unit names Ronald Kruger as President

 

BMW's larger 2-series droptop hits U.S. in early 2015

 

Lawmakers poised to review $1.3B Tesla package

 

GM makes impact with collision avoidance technology

 

Subaru boosts 2014 U.S. sales forecast to 500,000 vehicles

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

Auto & tech leaders define the new auto industry & break news at 2014 CCE

 

Bill Ford warns about 7-year auto loans

 

Universal map accuracy will be crucial to autonomous vehicles, transport official says

 

NHTSA boss: It's time to worry about keeping cars safe from hackers

 

 

International Automotive News

 

China said to consider relaxing rule for car dealers

 

How China's auto probe will impact car makers

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Honda brings music to ESPN sponsorship

 

Twitter slowly wades into e-commerce with ‘buy now’ button