Today's News: October 29, 2015

KBB in the News

Ad Age: VW is back on the air, now it must reclaim trust

Business Finance News: Is Ford Motor Company being too bullish on US auto industry?

Automotive Digest: How VW used car prices have been performing since the diesel scandal started

Media Life Magazine: Outlook for auto advertising: Rosy

YoungFinances.com: Why you should buy a used car as a young adult

The List TV: 3 tips from Doug Hopkins to win auctions

Engineering.com: Will manufacturers cover insurance for driverless car owners?
 

KBB.com Editorial

2015 Tokyo Motor Show: Reaching for relevance

2017 Porsche Macan GTS Bows in Tokyo, U.S. Bound

Lexus LF-FC Concept: Luxury meets fuel cell

Nissan IDS Concept: Zero emissions, zero fatalities

Honda Clarity fuel cell vehicle bows

Mazda RX-Vision Concept: Return of the rotary

Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo Concept: Lounge for Gen Z

2016 Chevrolet Colorado: The Chevrolet Colorado brings with it a new diesel engine, the only diesel in the midsize-truck market, and with the improved fuel economy and towing capacity comes a surprising amount of refinement

2016 Dodge Challenger: The 2016 Dodge Challenger line includes the 707-horsepower SRT Hellcat, the quickest, fastest, most powerful muscle car ever. ‘Nuf said?

2016 Dodge Charger: The Dodge Charger is an unapologetic American 4-door hot rod, with handling, technology and the availability of awesome horsepower

2016 Infiniti QX50: he revamped 2016 Infiniti QX50 small-luxury SUV now has a roomier cabin but retains its sporty handling and alluring price

2016 Jeep Wrangler: When things that aren’t Jeeps are still called Jeeps, you know who wins in name-recognition. And nothing is more Jeep than a Wrangler

2016 Kia Optima: The face is familiar, but the 2016 Kia Optima is all-new, with more refinement and features, and a markedly improved driving experience

2016 Lexus IS: The Lexus IS: Style, technology, performance, prestige and proven quality in a formidable entry-level luxury sedan. You can’t go wrong

2016 Subaru Impreza: The Subaru Impreza sedan and hatchback offer all-wheel drive at a bargain price, plus efficiency, practicality and high resale value

2016 Toyota Prius v: The Toyota Prius V is the rational choice for the rational buyer: enviro-friendly, efficient, roomy, reliable. Perfectly logical

Kelley Blue Book Hot Car Report Analysis

“As the end of the year approaches, shoppers are becoming more interested in what’s around the corner for next year.  The beneficiary of this week’s shopper curiosities is the Kia Cadenza,” 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

Senator wants NHTSA to rescind VW fuel credits

GM promises additional US investment to secure 3,300 jobs

Leaked plan reveals big Ford incentives on the way

Is Tesla doomed?

How Ford is innovating with materials science

Mercedes Vision Tokyo Concept is a minivan for millennials

Industry/Dealer News

Exclusive: McGraw Hill explores sale of J.D. Power unit - sources

Fed signals interest-rate increase ‘at its next meeting’ after standing pat

Ally Financial meets 3Q profit forecasts

International Automotive News

EU member states reach compromise on car engine tests

European commission softens plan for real-world pollution tests

Marchionne revises Alfa strategy on China slowdown

VW India to submit emissions scandal report to government by end-Nov