Today's News- December 3, 2014

KBB in the News

 

New-car transaction price rise nearly 2 percent in November 2014, according to Kelley Blue Book

 

The Associated Press: Black Friday sales, gas prices boost U.S. auto sales

 

Reuters: U.S. November auto sales pace best since 2003

 

The Washington Post: Why Americans are loading up on cars again- and paying more

 

The Washington Post: Takata on a collision course with federal regulators over nationwide air-bag recall

 

The New York Times: Auto sales bolstered by Black Friday deals and low interest rates

 

CNBC World: Senior Analyst for Kelley Blue Book, Karl Brauer, on November auto sales

 

National Public Radio (NPR): Kelley Blue Book’s Karl Brauer reports increase in automotive sales in November

 

National Public Radio (NPR): Kelley Blue Book’s Akshay Anand discusses strong November automotive sales

 

Fox Business: Cheaper gas, holiday deals lift November auto sales

 

ABC Las Vegas, Nev.: KBB.com’s Micah Muzio talks LA Auto Show trends

 

CBS News: Takata refuses to expand air bag recall nationwide

 

CBS Portland, Ore.: Kelley Blue Book reports Black Friday boost for car sales in November

 

CBS Radio Detroit: Kelley Blue Book Senior Analyst, Karl Brauer, on Takata airbag recall

 

MarketWatch: GM, Chrysler U.S. sales rise, Ford falls in Nov

 

Business Insider: Everyone wants to know if 2014 will be an epic year for new car sales

 

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance: Best ways to sell your car

 

Consumer Affairs: Is a new car a realistic holiday gift?

 

Automotive News: Light trucks, holiday discounts drive volume up 5%

 

Chattanooga Times Free Press: Assembly of VW Passat, CrossBlue SUV variants eyed for Chattanooga plant

 

Toledo Blade: Jeeps, Ram trucks lead Chrysler’s Nov. sales charge

 

The Detroit News: Auto sales jolly heading into December

 

The Detroit Bureau: November auto sales hit highest mark in 10 years

 

Benzinga.com: Kelley Blue Book Senior Analyst says auto sector is on pace to see 1.3M total sales for November

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

2015 Toyota Yaris: A practical subcompact hatchback, the Yaris has a reputation for anonymous mobility but is now available with a look-at-me grille and refreshed interior.

 

Editors' Page: 2015 Chevrolet Malibu

 

Editors' Page: 2015 Chrysler 200

 

Editors' Page: 2015 Hyundai Sonata

 

2015 Audi S3 Quick Take: Big Thing, Small Package

 

BMW unveils next-gen plug-in hybrid

 

Mercedes-AMG to unveil new Sport models

 

 

Top News
 

Takata: No evidence to support nationwide recall

 

NHTSA debates how far to expand Takata airbag recall

 

Honda 'yes' to U.S.-wide Takata bag recall; Takata 'no'

 

Honda & Toyota want independent testing of Takata airbag inflators

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

First Shift: November U.S. sales winners, losers

 

Ford lags competition as big three report mixed November auto sales

 

Ford exec: Cheap gas could slow fuel-economy gains

 

Tesla Model S beats out Porsche in owner-satisfaction survey

 

Chevrolet hires ex-Ford social media manager to bolster strategy

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

Uber to start testing carpooling service in NYC this week

 

Move aside Apple and Google, Alibaba is entering the connected car space

 

VehicleXchange signs deal with Experian to power equity tool

 

Recalls aside, automobiles becoming safer than ever

 

 

International Automotive News

 

Toyota China sales in November are up, Honda sales are down

 

Ford Mustang exports to China to begin in early 2015

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News
 

Nissan returns to the Super Bowl after nearly two decades out

 

‘Dream team’ of marketers returns Nissan to Super Bowl

 

Super Bowl XLIX ad chart: Who’s buying commercials in Super Bowl 2015

 

Ellinghaus: Cadillac is a luxury brand that happens to make cars

 

Facebook readying YouTube-like rival, per analyst report

 

Facebook is now helping marketers fine-tune those ads for mobile apps