Today's News- October 1, 2014

KBB in the News

 

New-car transaction prices up 0.4 percent in September 2014, according to Kelley Blue Book

 

Reuters: Ford’s rosy 2020 outlook hinges on new F-150, Lincoln

 

FOX Business: Kelley Blue Book expects sales of 1.24 million of total new cars and trucks

 

FOX Business: Trucks drive September auto sales

 

CBS Radio Detroit, Mich.: KBB.com’s Matt DeLorenzo talks Ford’s stock drop

 

Fortune: Mazda’s MX-5 Miata drives ‘like a video game’

 

MarketWatch: The most ticketed car in America is…

 

24/7 Wall St: Jeep, Ram lead surge in Chrysler September sales

 

24/7 Wall St: Ford September auto sales live up to weak expectations

 

24/7 Wall St: GM sales soar 19% in September on pickups, SUVs

 

TheStreet.com: October 1 premarket briefing- 10 things you should know

 

The Detroit News: GM, Chrysler sales soar in September; Ford down 2.7%

 

Automotive News: Honda CR-V gets a sportier, more upscale look for 2015

Tech Times: Honda 2015 CR-V boasts new safety features, better fuel economy

 

Auto World News: NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. reviews, races tiny Chevrolet Spark (video)

 

InAutoNews.com: Ford’s positive 2020 outcome relies on F-150 and Lincoln growth

 

Benzinga.com: What to expect from Mary Barra’s plan for General Motors Company

 

550 AM KTSA San Antonio, TX: Kelley Blue Book reports increase in new-car transaction prices

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reviews the Chevy Spark with KBB.com

 

2015 Chrysler Town & Country: With an emphasis on sophistication the Town & Country is still the perennial family van.

 

2015 Dodge Dart: European driving manners plus American style make the Dart a more than capable competitor in its segment.

 

2015 Dodge Grand Caravan: The Grand Caravan is still the go-to family van due to its great value.

 

2015 Mazda CX-9: The CX-9 oozes Mazda-ness with its fun to drive factor, powerful V6 engine and visual punch.

 

2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: A luxury liner of choice the S-Class is equipped with much power, grace and technological sophistication.

 

2015 Toyota Sequoia: A well-appointed interior and great driving characteristics make this the right choice for a family SUV.

 

2015 Toyota Venza: The Venza offers up muscle and a comfortably spacious interior without the bulkiness of larger SUVs.

 

Video Review: 2015 Audi Q3

 

Dirt Fish Rally School Day 1

 

Dirt Fish Rally School Day 2

 

Dirt Fish Rally School Day 3

 

2015 Honda CR-V updated

 

Honda Civic Type R Concept packs 276+ hp but no U.S. passport

 

Citroen DS Concept: Simply Divine

 

Renault Eolab Concept aims for 235 mpg

 

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack: Europe now, U.S. later?

 

 

Top News

 

September sales soar 19% for Chrysler and GM, fall 3% at Ford

 

GM, Nissan, Chrysler sales rise 19% on strong light truck volume

 

GM enjoys double-digit sales increase in September

 

Chrysler U.S. sales top estimates with Nissan; Ford drops

 

Ford stock drilled for second straight day

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

GM bets on technology and Cadillac to become 'most valued' automaker

 

2014 F-150 is warm-up act for 2015 aluminum truck

 

VW’s $1.85 million Bugatti escapes cuts as successor eyed

 

Why VW is bringing back the original Beetle. Sort of.

 

Chevrolet’s small Trax SUV starts under $21,000

 

Jaguar lays out specs, U.S. launch plans for new XE Sport Sedan

 

Kia attempts to take over Paris Motor Show

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

Recall clog: Auctions navigate through largest volume of campaigns ever

 

We may do a deal or 3, but profit target may be touch: Avis CFO

 

 

International Automotive News

 

Barra pledges global profit gains as GM looks past fatal recalls

Japan auto sales fall 0.8% on lingering impact from tax

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Peugeot reprises explosive 1980s GTi sport in ‘The Legend Returns’

 

Ello taps ad, data frustration playing familiar counterculture card

 

Google is bringing more brand-friendly ads to mobile