Today's News: November 12, 2015

KBB in the News

Kelley Blue Book announces winners of 2016 Best Buy Awards; Redesigned Honda Civic named this year’s Overall Best Buy

The New York Times: With a hush, an American Lexus plant goes to work

“FOX & Friends”: Kelley Blue Book’s Jack Nerad unveils four of the Best Buy Award winners for 2016

FOX Business: Honda, Chevy dominate Kelley Blue Book ‘Best Buy Awards’

CBS News: 12 of the best cars for 2016

ABC News Radio (KOMO-AM) Seattle, Wash.: According to Kelley Blue Book, the best bang for your buck is the 2016 Honda Civic

ConsumerAffairs: VW “cheating” software may be legal in Europe

The Detroit News: Kelley Blue Book names 2016 Honda Civic its Best Buy

San Francisco Chronicle: VW emissions scandal pummels prices of used diesel cars

The Dallas Morning News: New Honda Civic wins 2016 Best Buy Award

MLive: Honda Civic takes top spot in Kelley Blue Book’s 2016 Best Buy Awards

GreenBiz.com: What electric vehicles can learn from solar

KBB.com Editorial News

2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class teased for Los Angeles

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan Concept sneak peek

2016 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 adds features, holds pricing

2016 Honda Civic: Honda's value-packed sporty compact is all-new for 2016, with more powerful, more efficient engines, stunning looks, and new body styles

Kelley Blue Book Hot Car Report Analysis

“One word summarizes this week – polarizing. One of the most talked about cars this year at SEMA in Las Vegas was the Dodge Dart GLH SEMA concept,” said Dhara Mehta, senior analyst 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

Volkswagen offers some employees amnesty in exchange for information on emissions scandal

GM to import Chinese-made Buick SUV

L.A. show to get global debuts from Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, Mitsubishi

UAW VP pushes for ratification of GM contract

Hyundai offers peek at new Genesis luxury flagship

Industry/Dealer News

The dream life of driverless cars

Electric vehicles beat gasoline cars in cradle-to-grave emissions study

Study: Tech-savvy auto dealers have edge

Which of these cars is the best investment?

International Automotive News

VW’s emissions-test trickery may not be illegal in Europe

VW storm circles Spanish carmaker seat after seven losing years

GM Canada Chief urges new government to boost industry aid

Jaguar XE and Alfa Romeo Giulia face tough battle against German rivals

Mini shifts convertible production to Dutch factory

Ad/Media/Marketing News

Hyundai back in big way for 50^th Super Bowl

Millennials are ‘leading the streaming revolution’

REI’s Reddit experience shows brands need to be ready to take the tough questions