Today's News: September 3, 2015

KBB in the News

FOX Business: Mercedes serves up promotions at U.S. Open

Seeking Alpha: F-Series momentum starts to kick in for Ford

24/7 Wall St: Fuel economy rating of new cars sold ticks down in August

AutoRemarketing: Innovation & modernization drives KBB’s Gutierrez

Rapid News Network: Fiat Chrysler Canada sales edge up in August

The Bay State Banner: 2016 Scion iM

KBB.com Editorial

Peugeot Fractal Concept unveiled

2016 FCA 3.6L Pentastar V6 updates boost torque and MPG ratings

2016 Smart ForTwo First Review

2015 Honda Fit Long-Term Update: Noise/vibration/harshness

Kelley Blue Book Hot Car Report Analysis

“An interesting week for the risers list, as a few of the vehicles have been lagging behind industry average in terms of sales over much of 2015,” 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)

OEM/Vehicle News

Tesla CEO Musk plans Model X deliveries this month, Model 3 orders in March

Mercedes is working on Tesla Model S fighter, r&d chief tells paper

BMW, Audi, Mercedes get green light to buy Nokia’s maps

Ford, GM: Big 3 health care pool on table

Jaguar offers free maintenance, cuts prices in U.S.

Industry/Dealer News

Cars from this decade are now the most active on the auction market

Trinity guardrails will face tests again, this time by the state of Virginia

Steelworkers continue working as contract expires

International Automotive News

VW finance chief Poetsch proposed as next chairman

Chevy Spark a conquest for GM India over GM Korea

Ad/Media/Marketing News

Hyundai just hacked Instagram with a quiz that leads you to the right SUV

Fans of the iconic Woody Wagoneer are freaking out about its possible return

Apple’s News app now has more than 50 publishing partners

AOL acquires Millennial Media, boosts mobile audience reach

Anti-Flash movement could boost native ads more than HTML5 in short term