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Today's News: October 1, 2015

KBB in the News

New-car transaction prices up 2 percent in September 2015, according to Kelley Blue Book

Associated Press (AP): US auto sales surge in September at Ford, Fiat Chrysler, GM

USA TODAY: U.S. auto sales soar, but Volkswagen in spotlight

Bloomberg: Tesla Model X pricing: A safe $132,000 bet

Wall Street Journal: Labor Day deals boost September auto sales

FOX Business: Tesla Model X a ‘litmus test’ for SUVs and luxury cars

24/7 Wall St: Chrysler sales at 15-year high, but rejected union contract weighs

Financial Times: Rivals query VW’s claim cheating was limited to small group

The Detroit News: Detroit automakers post strong September sales numbers

The Los Angeles Times: Tesla delivered only 6 Model X SUVs – and Elon Musk took one for himself

The Boston Herald: Tesla all-electric SUV juices up family appeal

InfoWorld: How do enterprises really use Hadoop?

The Indianapolis Star: Automotive suppliers likely to see impact of VW emissions scandal

The Weekly Driver: 2016 Mazda CX-5: Versatile, sporty, fuel efficient

ValueWalk: Of the 6 Model Xs delivered, one went to Tesla’s CEO

The Rockford Register Star: Belvidere UAW members reject Fiat Chrysler contract, union leaders meeting in Detroit to discuss options

KBB.com Editorial

Honda FCV production fuel cell sedan set for Tokyo

Mazda Sports Car Concept teased for Tokyo

Kelley Blue Book Hot Car Report Analysis

“The Chevrolet Volt is all-new, and consumers are definitely taking notice, despite the relatively low gas prices. The new Volt has plenty of premium features and has a plan to go to market by taking on both competitive hybrid, as well as electric vehicles,” 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

Big three Detroit automakers report jump in September U.S. sales

VW fix would have cost $335 per vehicle

Ferrari ready to launch IPO

Volkswagen board confirms CFO Poestsch as chairman, cancels upcoming board meeting

Volkswagen seeks to boost finances to meet emission scandal costs

GM plans to grow earnings, test autonomous Volts

Here’s how Ford is using connected car data

Jaguar Land Rover committed to offering diesels in U.S.

Industry/Dealer News