Today's News: December 10, 2015

KBB in the News

KBB.com recommends 10 best cars for Uber drivers

WIRED: The Feds are changing crash testing to get us self-driving cars

The Wall Street Journal: U.S. proposes overhaul of car-safety ratings

Business Insider: This new on-demand transportation app wants to be ‘the Amazon Prime of cars’

TheStreet: 5 small cars with big auto insurance bills

ConsumerAffairs: How the North American Car of the Year nominees set themselves apart

Motor Press Guild: 2015 MPG Awards finalists

Ward’s Auto: Rise and fall of car-dealer Internet leads

AutoGuide.com: 2016 North American Car and Truck of the Year finalists announced

HardWorkingTrucks.com: Kelley Blue Book: Truck and SUV sales still driving the market

PYMNTS.com: Are retail sales less busted than they appear?

The Voice Herald: Volkswagen US sales fall nearly 25% in November

RadioInk.com: Here’s how to grow automotive in 2016

KBB.com Editorial

So, you want to drive for Uber? Here's what to buy

2016 Toyota Corolla Buyer's Guide

2016 Chrysler 200 Buyer's Guide

2016 Volkswagen Jetta Buyer's Guide

Kelley Blue Book Hot Car Report Analysis

“The Corvette is gaining interest, even as general interest in sports cars declines because of seasonality,” said Arthur Henry, senior manager for Kelley Blue Book Strategic Insights. “There are several stories around the World Wide Web that are drawing interest toward the Corvette, ranging from product news to human interest pieces…”

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)

Top News

Volkswagen admits ‘chain of errors’

Volkswagen says only small group to blame for emissions scandal

VW chairman says parts of company ‘tolerated breaches of rules’

VW says emissions cheating was not a one-time error

VW staff began working on cheat in 2005 to crack US market

Why VW’s ‘update’ failed to deliver the goods

OEM/Vehicle News

Ford: Self-driving cars will be aimed at urbanites

Fiat Chrysler faces safety-reporting penalties

GM ignition switch fund offers $594.5M to victims

Japanese cars do best in insurance industry safety rankings

Subaru breaks ground on new HQ in Camden, N.J.

Industry/Dealer News

Samsung joins the self-driving car race

Automakers losing battle for dashboard apps

Cross-country tour will lead to Detroit auto show

Why 10% of luxury car registrations happen in December

International Automotive News

Toyota lowers global sales targets for new model Prius amid low petrol prices

Germany taken to court by EU over Daimler’s use of banned refrigerant

Tesla announces the companies selling the Powerwall in Australia

Japan’s ruling party bids to replace car sales tax with new levy

BMW Group sales rise nearly 5% on Europe, SUV demand

Aston Martin deciding between UK, U.S., Middle East for new plant - source

Ad/Media/Marketing News

Ford lets consumers design billboard ads

Everything you need to know about the current state of mobile ad fraud

Nearly 5 million homes will cut traditional pay TV service in 2015