Today's News: August 20, 2015

KBB in the News

USA TODAY: Toyota to show off redesigned Prius hybrid

Fortune: Auto unions are angry with GM over a possible Chinese import

24/7 Wall St.: The most dangerous cars in America

The Chicago Tribune: 10 best cars to give to teen

Jalopnik: Quit blaming the dealer for your low trade-in offer

San Antonio Express-News: 2016 Tacoma model will have more horsepower, higher price

Government Fleet: Toyota sets 2016 Tacoma pricing

AutoTalk.com: All-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma is stronger, more powerful, and more efficient

TheNewsWheel.com: 2016 Ford Fiesta makes KBB list of 10 best back-to-school cars

GOBankingRates.com: 30 ways to increase your take-home income

The Auto Channel: 2016 Scion iA and iM all-new for back-to-school + video

KBB.com Editorial

Audi e-tron Quattro Concept teased

Acura NSX launch delayed

2016 Toyota Land Cruiser updated

Kelley Blue Book Hot Car Report Analysis

“New information is popping up about the upcoming Lexus GS, including a new engine option, as well as intelligent safety features,” said Akshay Anand, senior analyst for Kelley Blue Book Automotive Industry Insights.

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

Audi teases Tesla Model X fighter, says launch planned for 2018

Audi’s all-electric concept SUV is already being called a Tesla killer

Audi, Mercedes ready challenges to Tesla luxury electric car dominance

OEM/Vehicle News

Toyota widens China production shutdowns on Tianjin explosions

Tesla stock sale raises $738 million

Decoding Tesla’s secret formula

Industry/Dealer News

Auto industry’s ranks of electric-car battery suppliers narrow

Automakers hitch their wagons to ride-sharing

Auto unions are angry with GM over a possible Chinese import

UAW chief advocates health care pool

International Automotive News

Toyota plans to ask its suppliers to cut prices, report says

Early summer closings pull U.K.’s car output 11 pct lower in July

GM extending Chevy Equinox production at Canadian plant

Ad/Media/Marketing News

Volvo offers in-cinema ‘lean’ experience for XC90

U.S. ad market falls to lowest point this year in July, up 7% YOY

Outdoor ad spend rises nearly 4%