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Today's News: July 30, 2015

KBB in the News

10 best back-to-school cars named by Kbb.com; 2015 Honda Fit ranked No. 1 for second consecutive year

The Associated Press (AP): Zero-percent financing turns heads, but may not be best deal

The Washington Post: How America’s truck, the Ford F-150, became a plaything for the rich

Forbes: U.S. Auto sales header higher in July; so are prices

Detroit Free Press: BMW Gran Coupe blurs lines between sport sedan, SUV

Los Angeles Times: Tesla offers $1,000 credit to Model S buyers

Tech Times: Tesla wants Tesla owners to be the company’s own sales team: here’s what it offers

SportsCarIllustrated.com: KBB.com’s 10 best back-to-school cars

The Financial: Grade on KBB.com’s 10 best back-to-school cars list

 

KBB.com Editorial

10 Best Back-to-School Cars of 2015

2016 GMC Canyon: Duramax diesel debuts

2016 Lincoln MKC: The Lincoln MKC is the compact-luxury SUV with big American styling and European-inspired moves

2016 Mini Countryman: With its raised ride height, available all-wheel drive (AWD) and beefy looks, the 2016 Countryman is the crossover SUV of Minis

2016 Volvo S60: The 2016 Volvo S60 lineup expands with the addition of a long-wheelbase Inscription version and an off-road-ready S60 Cross Country

2016 Volvo V60: The Volvo V60 wagon for 2016 offers the look and status of a high-end European wagon without the exorbitant price tag

2016 Volvo XC60: The XC60 luxury SUV offers advanced safety features, fuel-efficient engines, handsome styling that you don't see everywhere, a luxurious interior, and a reasonable price

2016 Volvo XC70: Volvo’s XC70 wraps safety, comfort and technology into a family-friendly wagon with SUV-like capabilities

 

OEM/Vehicle News

Ford defends safety and repair costs of new aluminum F-150 pickup

Tesla launches referral program to juice sales

Fiat Chrysler raises profit forecast as Jeep SUV sales jump

GM says it has fixed OnStar RemoteLink security issue

Ex-chairman: Ferrari IPO may undermine customer focus

Avoid red lights with BMW EnLighten app

 

Industry/Dealer News

U.S. House committee approves limit on CFPB’s oversight of auto lending

Uber launches car leasing unit, makes entry into financial services

Supreme Court upholds right-to-work for state workers

Hercules recalling 90,000 SUV tires

 

International Automotive News

GM’s South Korea workers approve wage deal, avoid strike

Fiat Chrysler sued in Canada following recent vehicle recalls

Audi cuts 2015 car sales outlook on China

Mazda Motor warns of price war in China amid slowdown

Renault profit surge fails to wow amid pricing slide

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

Honda’s Pilot ad tops week’s elite list

Jeremy Clarkson, former ‘Top Gear’ host, announces deal with Amazon

Report: digital media siphons $1 billion from TV

 

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