Today's News: April 28, 2015

KBB in the News

 

New-car sales to jump 5.2 percent, report record April in last decade, according to Kelley Blue Book

 

The Associated Press: VW Chairman quits, but questions over future remain

 

MarketWatch: These 22 cars are the most economical to own

 

NBC News: Outlook on autos-pro

 

NBC News: KBB.com’s Matt DeLorenzo talks family car buying tips

 

International Business Times: Ford Motor Company first quarter earnings- new aluminum F-150 sales are starting to take hold in production ramp-up

 

MainStreet.com: 10 90’s cars that are still totally in demand or whatever

 

Auto Remarketing: Expect used sales to beat 3M & best April for new since ‘05

 

Automotive News: Best April sales in decade expected, driven by light trucks

 

The Detroit News: Ford’s first quarter pre-tax profit rises

 

The Detroit Bureau: VW Chairman Piech expectedly quits after clash over company’s future

 

The Fiscal Times: How men and women differ when buying new cars

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

2016 Fiat 500X: The Fiat 500X compact crossover SUV is poised to be a mainstream hit for the Italian brand, blending style, features and value.

 

2015 Tesla Model S P85D First Review

 

This Week in Car Buying: Hot deals; Prices rise on Jeeps and Rams; Cadillac cuts ELR sticker; Mazda MX-5 Miata starts U.S. production

 

2016 Acura NSX Tech details revealed

 

Volvo XC90 Excellence Lounge Console Concept unveiled

 

2016 Ford Explorer Platinum boasts Sony home-audio sound

 

 

Top News

 

Ford profit misses estimates on higher-than-projected tax rate

 

Fiat Chrysler will talk about more than earnings this week

 

Daimler profit surges 41% on record Mercedes sales

 

Tesla shares charged up ahead of battery news

 

Honda fiscal Q4 operating profit falls 32% on recall costs, flat car sales

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

Obama to Detroit: Build more fuel-efficient vehicles

 

Audi has successfully made diesel fuel from carbon dioxide and water

 

Ford's Sync 3 debut, vehicle launches are out of sync

 

Toyota plans $4.2 billion share sale to fund fuel cell r&d

 

McLaren vows to stay independent as it pushes to boost sales

 

Toyota Mirai paces NASCAR race

 

Industry/Dealer News

 

Auto dealerships on right road but not there yet, study says

 

Public dealerships plan for growth

 

 

International Automotive News

 

GAC wants to be a bargain brand in the U.S.

 

Audi sees compact cars driving sales in China