Today's News- February 23, 2015

KBB in the News

 

The Associated Press: U.S. to fine air bag maker Takata $14,000 per day

 

Agence France- Presse: Tesla, Google, Apple- is Silicon Valley the future of the U.S. car?

 

Bloomberg: Tech-loving drivers are trading in cars as often as iPhones

 

Wall St. Cheat Sheet: 9 electric vehicles and hybrids with the Best Resale Value in 2015

 

Automotive News: Is Acura too American to compete globally?

 

Houston Chronicle:  KBB picks 15 Best Family Cars

 

Houston Chronicle: Automakers suddenly returning to the Bay Area

 

The News Wheel: Nissan Pathfinder named in KBB.com Best Family Cars of 2015 list

 

Toyota earns three spots in Kelley Blue Book’s 15 Best Family Cars of 2015

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

2015 Mercedes-Benz 550 SL Mille Miglia 417 bows

 

Infiniti QX30 Concept revealed

 

2016 Hyundai Tucson previewed at Geneva

 

2017 Mercedes-Maybach Pullman set for Geneva launch

 

Lexus LF-SA Concept teased for Geneva

 

Rolls-Royce Succumbs to SUVs

 

Rinspeed Budii Concept: Who's your buddy?

 

Kia Sportspace Concept readied for Geneva

 

BMW testing new injection tech for future M cars

 

2016 Range Rover Evoque teased

 

2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker returns with 485-hp

 

2015 Bentley Continental GT lineup freshened

 

This Week in Car Buying: Chicago show; Cadillac's conundrum; Fuel prices on the march

 

2015 Land Rover Range Rover: At home climbing boulders or cruising Beverly Hills, the Range Rover has a superb combination of off-road ability and on-road comfort.

 

2015 Mini Cooper Convertible: The Cooper Convertible hasn't changed since last year. That means it's fun to drive, looks cool and doesn't cost too much.

 

2015 Mini Cooper Countryman: The Cooper Countryman is the burliest vehicle in the Mini lineup, with 5-passenger seating and available all-wheel drive adding to its appeal.

 

2015 BMW X6 M First Review: Bavarian Attack Dog

 

2015 Volkswagen Golf R DSG Quick Take

 

 

Top News

 

Honda CEO Ito to step down after quality lapses

 

Google and Apple fight for the car dashboard

 

Why an Apple car makes sense for the company

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

Toyota's per-car profits lap Detroit's Big 3 automakers

 

Bugatti sells 450^th and last Veyron

 

Mercedes recalls 147,000 cars in US for engine fire risk

 

China's Wanxiang to rebrand Fisker as Elux, report says

 

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

National labor disputes to cast shadow over UAW talks

 

Self-driving cars will kill some legendary auto brands

 

Nissan exec, creator of Z sports car, dead at 105

 

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

 

Cadillac unveils new brand image on Oscars nights

 

Honda tests your speed reading with ad that can go faster and faster