Today's News: February 4, 2016

KBB in the News

Kelley Blue Book names 16 Best Family Cars of 2016

Associated Press (AP): Scion brand taught Toyota what young buyers really want

USA TODAY: RIP, Scion: 8 recent auto brands that met their demise

The New York Times: Scion brand taught Toyota what young buyers really want

CNNMoney: Takata airbag recall is worse than we thought

FOX Sports: SunEnergy1 fills out Chase Elliott’s primary sponsor lineup

Business Insider: These are the 16 best family cars for 2016

Business Insider: Toyota has killed off its Scion brand

Forbes: 2016 Nissan Sentra: Now with premium looks and technology

TheStreet: Strong demand for autos and airline seats defies lame stock prices

24/7 Wall St: Toyota drops Scion badge, keeps some cars

SeekingAlpha: Ford – ‘Go further’ with this company

ConsumerAffairs: Kelley Blue Book releases list of 16 best family cars of 2016

ConsumerAffairs: No two ways about it – VW had a lousy January

Examiner.com: Toyota to merge lines as Scion nameplate axed

Auto Remarketing: How Scion’s transition may impact residual values

Auto Remarketing: Elements in place to keep terms long

The Detroit Bureau: Honda recall, stop-sale orders impact 1.7 mil new, used vehicles

Automotive Fleet magazine: January car sales shake off snow storm

Auto123.com: 16 best family cars of 2016 according to Kelley Blue Book

Gas2.org: Toyota may scale back its Prius lineup due to slow sales

Los Angeles Times: Toyota is scrapping its youth-oriented Scion brand

Business Administration Information: Toyota discontinues youth-aimed Scion brand

KBB.com Editorial

Scions to become Toyotas

Mitsubishi previews Geneva concepts

Pininfarina Concept teased

2016 Volvo S60 T5 Inscription Quick Take

Kelley Blue Book Hot Car Report Analysis

“The Volvo S60 rockets upwards this week, as Volvo is definitely in the limelight with the stunning new XC90 and upcoming S90,” said Akshay Anand, manager for Kelley Blue Book Commercial Insights. “Given that the S60 is the brand’s most affordable sedan, consumers may have more interest in the vehicle due to the fact that the S60 is priced so competitively.”

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

Honda recalls 1.7M new and used vehicles for Takata air bags

Honda warns dealerships of liability as it widens

Honda expands airbag recall to 2.2M more U.S. vehicles

Honda expands recall of Takata airbags as its longtime partner’s crisis widens

Continental recalls potentially faulty air bags installed in 5 million vehicles

Automakers to recall 5M vehicles for another air bag problem

OEM/Vehicle News

Volkswagen submits California plan to fix recalled 3.0 liter diesels

Daimler’s fourth-quarter earnings surge 22% on new models

Volkswagen replaces U.S. legal chief

Industry/Dealer News

Experts: Future auto hackers will want your money, data

International Automotive News

UK VW brand car sales fall again in January as market grows

Ford will cut jobs in Europe to boost profits

Jeep, smart, Jaguar benefit most from Europe’s forecast-beating 2015 sales

Ad/Media/Marketing News

Toyota Prius is ‘heck on wheels’ in revamped hybrid’s amusingly campy Super Bowl work

Kia revs up mobile-first influencer platform to fuel Super Bowl advertising

Top Gear’s new co-host will be Joey from Friends

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