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Today's News: October 15, 2015

KBB in the News

10 best new-car deals for October 2015 by KBB.com

Associated Press (AP): Tesla’s new autopilot cars will change lanes themselves

Associated Press (AP): More trouble for Volkswagen: Software in 2016 diesels could help exhaust systems test cleaner

USA TODAY: These are the cheapest cars in America (Video)

The Washington Post: Tesla Model S P90D: A normal person drives the ‘best car’ ever made

Newser: The 5 priciest cars in the US

KBB.com Editorial

Subaru Impreza Concept teased for Tokyo

Mitsubishi eX Concept in Tokyo Debut

2016 BMW M2 365 Revealed

2016 Toyota Prius Tech Take

Toyota S-FR Concept: Back-to-basics

2016 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards: The Nominees

Video Review: 2016 Mazda CX-3

2016 Lexus GS F First Review: Fun in the fast lane

2016 Chevrolet Camaro: The new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is smaller, lighter, more fuel-efficient and handles better than ever thanks to its Cadillac-sourced chassis

2016 Lincoln MKX: Lincoln's new-for-2016 5-passenger MKX is more luxurious than ever, and a stronger competitor for the Lexus RX, Cadillac SRX and Audi Q5

2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: If ever there was a benchmark for luxury, technology and power, it can be found in the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan and coupe

2016 Scion tC: The reasonably priced Scion tC sports coupe offers up excellent value in a sporty compact loaded with cool features

Kelley Blue Book Hot Car Report Analysis

“Interest in the Acura ILX is growing for several reasons. First, news of the all-new Honda Civic is drawing comparisons to the ILX in order to compare and contrast the differences,” said Arthur Henry, senior manager for Kelley Blue Book Strategic 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

Kia recalls 377,000 SUVs to fix shift lever problem

Tesla unveils autopilot system, but don’t let go of the wheel

Tesla is mapping the Earth, ‘cause your GPS won’t cut it for self-driving cars

GM global sales down 1.3% in first 9 months of 2015

Toyota maps out decline of conventionally fueled cars

Volvo will debut plug-in hybrids across the entire car line

Industry/Dealer News

NADA picks Illinois dealer Mark Scarpelli to be 2017 chairman

Why many cars may not be safe for car seats