Today's News: May 20, 2015

KBB in the News

 

The Associated Press: Air bag maker Takata will double recall to 34 million vehicles

 

The Associated Press: What you need to know about the Takata air bag recall

 

Reuters: Takata doubling U.S. recall for defective air bags to 34 mln vehicles

 

CNBC World: Kelley Blue Book’s Karl Brauer discusses expanded Takata airbag recall

 

CNBC: KBB.com’s Executive Editorial Director, Jack Nerad, joins to talk Takata airbag recall

 

The Washington Post: Why Takata is so bad at making airbags

 

The New York Times: Faulty air bag recall expanded by Takata

 

USA Today: Chill out in these 10 coolest cars under $18,000

 

CBS News: Oregon to test drive pay-per-mile idea, irking electric car owners

 

ABC17 Columbia, Mo.: KBB.com’s Jack Nerad on the expanded Takata airbag recall

 

MediaPost: Takata reverses gear, recalls 34 million vehicles for air bag repairs

 

Automotive News: Amid higher auto lending, delinquencies hold flat

 

KTLA: Airbag maker announces largest auto recall ever; 34 million vehicles involved

 

AL.com: Hyundai marks a decade of building vehicles in Alabama

 

Patch.com: Massive recall aims to fix airbag flaw linked to traffic deaths

 

 

KBB.com Editorial

 

2016 Nissan 370Z: The Nissan 370Z in Coupe, Roadster or Nismo forms is a sports car with excellent value and performance at a fair price.

 

2016 Subaru WRX: With a powerful 4-cylinder engine and sharp handling plus a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) the Subaru WRX can be appreciated by anyone.

 

2015 Aston Martin Vanquish: The curvaceous, fast, well-crafted Aston Martin Vanquish coupe and convertible are the gold standard for elite grand tourers.

 

2015 Bentley Flying Spur: At nearly $200,000, the Bentley Flying Spur is an ultra-luxury sedan that is as discriminating in taste as it is a pleasure to drive.

 

2015 Chevrolet City Express: As the compact work van segment expands, the all-new Chevrolet City Express joins the fold with some help from its friends at Nissan.

 

2015 Ferrari 458 Italia & Spider: It's a cliche to call something an "instant classic," but the Ferrari 458 Italia and Spider deserve their place on lists of "best-ever Ferraris."

 

2015 Ferrari f12berlinetta: Let's just keep this simple: The 2015 Ferrari F12berlinetta is the most desirable supercar on the road today.

 

2015 Rolls-Royce Wraith: As the freshest, most powerful Rolls-Royce, the $300,000 Wraith 4-passenger coupe appeals to a younger generation of the hyper-wealthy.

 

2016 Lotus Evora 400 to start at $89,900

 

 

Top News

 

Air bag recall expected to be largest in U.S. history

 

Takata shares tumbles after U.S. recall agreement

 

Car owners overwhelm NHTSA website in search of air-bag recalls

 

Takata changed design of its airbags in 2008, report says

 

Takata’s airbag recall a result of converging forces

 

 

OEM/Vehicle News

 

Updated Pilot to become Honda's priciest U.S. vehicle

 

FCA CEO defends recall efforts; talks next-gen Wrangler

 

Aston Martin eyeing US for crossover SUV production: Report

 

Lack of fuel limits Hyundai hydrogen car sales

 

 

Industry/ Dealer News

 

Driverless cars may cut U.S. sales by 40%, Barclays says

 

 

International Automotive News

 

Price cutting threatens automakers' rich margins in China