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Today's News: August 6, 2015
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KBB in the News
USA TODAY: Review: BMW Gran Coupe blurs lines between sport sedan, SUV
CNET: Fiat Chrysler waited 18 months to tell regulators about hacking risk
TheStreet.com: Does Tesla’s Elon Musk want to create his own Uber?
The Globe and Mail: Jeep hack attack heightens awareness of vehicle vulnerability
Los Angeles Times: Tesla cuts annual production forecast; second-quarter loss widens
FOX (KVVU-TV) Las Vegas, Nev.: Car models that retain their value best after 5 years
The Clarion-Ledger: Moak: Hacking – coming to a vehicle near you?
Dayton Daily News: Photos: Best back-to-school cars 2015 from Kelley Blue Book
InsideEVs.com: 10 most fuel-efficient “luxury” cars of 2015
KBB.com Editorial
2016 Chevy Volt earns 106 MPGe
2015 Chrysler 200 Long Term Update: Drivability
Kelley Blue Book Hot Car Report Analysis
“We saw a few months this year where sedans held their own in terms of sales volume; yet July wasn't one of them, as SUVs continued to dominate,” said Akshay Anand, senior analyst for Kelley Blue Book Automotive Industry Insights. “Is this a sign that sedans are ready for another surprise month in August, or is it merely a blip in the radar? The next few weeks will be very telling.”
For the full report and commentary, visit http://mediaroom.kbb.com/hot-car-report.
(Please note: Past Hot Car Reports are available by clicking the ‘Archives’ link)
Top News
Researchers hack a Tesla Model S, bring car to stop
Tesla fixes bug after hackers hijack Model S
How the Jeep hack reveals Tesla’s biggest advantage
Researchers hacked a Model S, but Tesla’s already released a patch
Tesla Model S can be hacked, and fixed (which is the real news)
Hackers take control of a Tesla, sort of
There are 6 different ways to hack a Tesla Model S
OEM/Vehicle News
Tesla autopilot about to steer Model S
Fiat Chrysler knew of hacking risk 18 months ago
Volvo to recall up to 10,000 cars over airbag glitch
Tesla Motors trims delivery outlook, sending stock down
FCA U.S. earnings down 3.4% to $598 million
FCA will free purchasing staff from cost restraints to focus on quality
BMW CEO Krueger hints at new ‘i’ car
Tesla wants to sell directly in Michigan
Will Lamborghini fans accept a SUV?
Lexus plans a second ‘flagship’ model to augment LS sedan
VW’s new e-Golf model priced in U.S. to compete with Nissan Leaf
Industry/Dealer News
4 questions with Autotrader president Jared Rowe
No more price haggling at Lexus dealerships
U.S. auto imports hit all-time high
Your car built for you – while you wait
Fleet of Ferraris lead $415 million car auctions
International Automotive News
Takata swings to Q1 net profit on higher overseas sales, lifts guidance
GM China sales drop 4% in July
Mercedes July sales jump to record on China, Europe demand
UK new car registrations rise 3.2 percent in July - SMMT
Brazil auto industry waiting until mid-2016 for rebound
Russian government sweetens automakers subsidy pot
Ad/Media/Marketing News
Porsche lovers are outraged by this Rag & Bone ad
GM CEO Mary Barra joins the #ILookLikeAnEngineer tweetstorm
Next year’s Super Bowl commercials are selling for a record $5 million
Marketers, agencies split on impact of ‘IoT,’ feel equally ignorant about what it actually is
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