Today's News

Today's News: October 22, 2015

KBB in the News

Yahoo! Finance: Cars are already undergoing ‘massive change,’ with no help from Apple

Wall Street Journal: The (cheap) people’s car

MarketWatch: Price of VW diesel cars drops nearly 16% since emissions scandal: KBB

24/7 Wall St: Volkswagen diesel prices plunge 16%

ConsumerAffairs: Surprise! Volkswagen diesel prices plunge

Auto Remarketing: VW lease offers fall below $200 as online brand activity dips

The Christian Science Monitor: Here’s how to spend on life’s three biggest milestones

Rapid News Network: What we learned this week about the Volkswagen scandal

Chatanooga Free Times Press: VW diesel auction prices drop

AmeriPublications: Tesla Motors launches auto-pilot system for vehicles

KBB.com Editorial

Aston Martin RapidE Concept previews future EV

KBB.com survey: Calls/texts Top Safety Concerns

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR Quick Take: Last of the line

2016 BMW 7 Series: Groundbreaking changes to BMW’s flagship 7 Series for 2016 are ushering in a new era of technology, performance, safety and elegance

2016 Ford F-150: The 2016 Ford F-150 combines ruggedness and durability in a 21st-century design big on technology, efficiency and capability

2016 Honda CR-V: With an excellent reputation for reliability, economy and strong resale, the 2016 Honda CR-V sets the standard for all others to match

2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has eye-popping style and performance, moving from the realm of safe styling to that of trendsetter

2016 Toyota Sequoia: Families that need big space and big power look to the 2016 Toyota Sequoia for its strength, safety and stellar reputation

Kelley Blue Book Hot Car Report Analysis

“BMW has partnered with Uber to unveil the new and most technologically advanced 7 Series to the U.S. market. This one-day event will only happen in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami,” 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

Recall of Takata’s exploding airbags may expand

Volkswagen examining if newer engine involved in emissions scandal

Fiat Chrysler labor contract ratified with 77 percent support from UAW members

Ferrari shares race 15 percent in Wall Street debut

GM to add 1,200 jobs, second shift at Detroit-Hamtramck

Industry/Dealer News

Hands-free driving is still distracting and risky, AAA study says

International Automotive News

Volkswagen to recall Brazil pickups in emissions cheating scandal