Today's News- October 10, 2014

KBB in the News

 

The Associated Press: Tesla reveals Model ‘D’, all-wheel drive vehicle

 

Reuters: Tesla unveils all-wheel drive Model S, “autopilot” features

 

The Washington Post: Tesla and luxury carmakers’ surprising strategy to hook new buyers- lower prices

 

CNBC: KBB.com’s Jack Nerad on Tesla unveiling

 

FOX Business: Tesla unveils all-wheel drive Model ‘S’, autopilot’ features

 

CBS MoneyWatch: Can fuel economy keep getting better?

 

CBS MoneyWatch: 5 hot trends in 2015 cars

 

TIME: What to expect when Elon Musk’s Tesla ‘unveils the D’

 

Fortune: Tesla introduces all-wheel drive electric Model S with autopilot features

 

Bloomberg Businessweek: Tesla falls after Musk’s all-wheel drive fails to dazzle

 

Bloomberg: Tesla unveils all-wheel-drive version of Model S sedan

 

MarketWatch: Tesla- Elon Musk’s ‘D’ wows the Model S crowd

 

Business Insider: Elon musk reveals superfast Tesla D, plus advanced safety features

 

U.S. News & World Report: Will Tesla’s ‘D’ be a self-driving car?

 

Investor’s Business Daily: Tesla unveils the D, all bout drive

 

The Street: Tesla unveils the D- why only Elon Musk can deliver like this

 

The Street: ‘Fast money’ recap- how to trade in a volatile marketplace

 

Los Angeles Times: Tesla unveils all-wheel-drive and autonomous features for its Model S

 

Dallas Business Journal: Tesla’s new dual-engine Model S is ultra-fast, but doesn’t drive itself yet

 

SF Gate: Tesla’s mysterious ‘D’ turns out to be…

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

2015 Chevrolet Express: The Express has a proven track record of hauling lots of people, stuff and it also has the best-powered V8.

2015 Chevrolet Silverado: Chevy's competent full-size truck satisfies with a coalescence of capability and civility.

 

2014 Ferrari 458 Italia and Spider: Ferrari's 458 is considered one of the world's best exotic luxury performance cars.

 

2014 Ferrari California: The California is a bargain priced high-performance exotic sports car from the Ferrari stable.

 

2015 Lexus CT: A hybrid that offers a sporty and stylish shape, interior luxury amenities plus a reduced carbon footprint.

 

2015 McLaren 650S: Delivering astounding traction and acceleration, the 650S is also ranked as one of the best-handling exotics.

 

2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Still regarded as the world's most rugged and confident off-road explorer ever built.

 

2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS Class: A supercar with gullwing doors. What more could you ask for?

 

2015 Nissan Xterra: Made for rough trails and designed to be tough, the Xterra should attract true off-road enthusiasts.

 

2015 Toyota Tacoma: The Tacoma's millions of happy customers have long known about its durability, reliability and low cost of ownership.

 

2015 Toyota Tundra: The Tundra isn't only recognized for reliability, it's also known for being made and designed in America.

 

2015 Volkswagen Passat: It more than holds its own with positive attributes, proud German driving manners and European design.

 

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan: With handsome European styling and a turbocharged engine it's no wonder the Tiguan is so appealing.

 

2015 Honda CR-V Quick Take

 

2015 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS lineup revealed

 

 

Top News

 

Tesla reveals the D hinted at in much-talked-about tweet

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

FCA marks new global journey for Fiat, Chrysler

 

Tesla fights Michigan legislation on direct-selling, servicing

 

Ford may return to small pickup market

 

Cadillac readies blitz of new product under new chief

 

Toyota remains most valuable automotive brand

 

Aston Martin buyers want $300,000 car to keep skidding

 

Mercedes recalls 39,000 C-Class cars on steering fault

 

Acura, Cadillac, Porsche, Chrysler lead in smartphone web sites

 

Nissan recruits Hyundai Europe COO Rushforth as global sales chief

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

In Chicago, Cox execs hear dealers’ concerns—and praise

 

 

International Automotive News

 

GM China sales rise at fastest pace in seven months

 

Volkswagen deepens cooperation projects with China’s FAW

 

Ford says new plants, models to boost China sales after Sept. dip

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Watch a car and truck reenact ‘Dirty Dancing’ in this very funny German Mercedes ad

 

Is Vine’s loop counter useful or ‘weird’ marketing math?