Today's News- November 12, 2014

KBB in the News

 

The New York Times: First aluminum-body Ford F-Series pickup trucks come off assembly line

 

Forbes: 2015 Cadillac ATS- why Cadillac can’t sell a great car

 

24/7 Wall St.: Fuel economy rating on new vehicle sales hobbled by SUVs, light trucks

 

Financial Times: Ford in vanguard of aluminum revolution

 

CBS MoneyWatch: Americans rekindle their love for big SUVs

 

CBS New York: Chrysler posts strong third quarter profit

 

Detroit Free Press: Aluminum F-150 production begins at Ford Rouge plant

 

The Dallas Morning News: Ford hopes new aluminum-sided F-150 proves its metal

 

Auto Remarketing: Tesla plans to almost double Model S sales next year

 

Media Post: Ford aluminum F-150 glides off the line into the marketplace

 

ValueWalk.com: Aluminum-bodied Ford F-150 to be released next month

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

2015 GMC Canyon: With its new look, new engines and refinement, the Canyon is set to revitalize the compact/midsize truck segment.

 

2015 Lexus GS: The Lexus GS offers a harmonious blending of luxury and performance in a sleek sedan full of surprises.

 

2015 Lexus NX: The NX offers surprising interior room and a luxurious driving experience, with a huge helping of style.

 

2015 Nissan Pathfinder: The latest Pathfinder has morphed into a comfortable 3-row crossover SUV offering great style and fuel economy.

 

2015 Toyota Avalon: Big, roomy and with enough luxury features to show up a Lexus, the Avalon proves you don’t have to pay a lot to get a lot.

 

2015 Ford Mustang Ecoboost Quick Take

 

Fisker Galpin Rocket to debut in Los Angeles

 

Lexus LF-C2 Concept teased for Los Angeles

 

Mercedes-Benz brings back Maybach, realigns nomenclature

 

 

Top News

 

General Motors laying off 510 workers

 

GM drops shift at Michigan Cadillac plant to match car supply, demand

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

VW details new labor policy for Tenn. plant

 

BMW, Mercedes slugging it out for sales title

 

Former Honda executives chide CEO Ito over quality, recalls

 

Chrysler to begin replacing Takata airbag inflators in U.S. in Dec.

 

GM’s Ammann drives for change

 

Alibaba and Ford are big market movers

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

Cox Automotive to buy Xtime for $325M, enters service software business

 

Industry leaders give back to military vets

 

Half hour to buy a car? One dealer says it can happen

 

 

International Automotive News

 

VW's talks to raise stake in its Chinese joint venture stall

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Classic toys tout Honda vehicles in new campaign

 

Jaguar’s Google Glass app bring print ads to life