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Today's News: January 28, 2016

KBB in the News

January new-car sales impacted by historic blizzard, down 3 percent year-over-year, according to Kelley Blue Book

National Public Radio (NPR): With growing investments, China’s influence in autos is expanding

24/7 Wall St: Blizzard hurt January car sales, but Fiat Chrysler thrives

ConsumerAffairs: New car sales fall off this month

Automotive News: Snow put damper on January U.S. sales, but demand expected to rebound

SubPrime: Fed passes on another interest rate rise

CBS Detroit: Ford workers to get record profit-sharing checks after $7.4 billion year

CNBC Radio: Kelley Blue Book says monthly auto sales may be down 3 percent instead of rising as they might have otherwise done

KBB.com Editorial

2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X bows this spring

2016 Cadillac CT6 First Review

2016 BMW X1: All-new for 2016, the BMW X1 crossover SUV loses some verve but gains new safety features and enhances interior room and exterior presence.

2016 BMW X5: BMW’s premium X5 SUV for 2016 continues to set new benchmarks, adding a new plug-in hybrid for the well-off eco-conscious set.

2016 Buick LaCrosse: With its replacement on deck for 2017, the 2016 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan remains a comfy cruiser worthy of your consideration.

2016 Chevrolet Sonic: Whether as a sedan or hatchback, the 2016 Chevy Sonic is fun, frugal and a good value that competes well with rivals like the Ford Fiesta.

2016 Fiat 500: More than just another cute subcompact, the 2016 Fiat 500 offers an impressive array of features, performance and style at a good price.

2016 Jeep Renegade: The 2016 Jeep Renegade may be the smallest vehicle to wear the iconic Jeep name, but it’s big on personality, value and capability.

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe: As the athletic counterpart of the Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV, the GLE Coupe trades practicality for unique design and dynamic performance.

2016 Toyota Prius: America’s perennial hybrid bestseller, the 2016 Prius is all-new, with best-in-class EPA ratings, improved drivability, and snarky styling.

Kelley Blue Book Hot Car Report Analysis

“The story may be trite at this point, but it’s as salient as ever – consumers are interested in small SUVs, and these are the hot vehicles on KBB.com,” said Akshay Anand, manager for Kelley Blue Book Commercial Insights. “The popular Jeep Renegade takes the top spot this week, as Jeep’s continuous pushes have ensured the small, yet rugged utility vehicle remains top of mind for consumers.”

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

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OEM/Vehicle News

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Industry/Dealer News

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