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Today's News: March 17, 2016

KBB in the News

Associated Press (AP): The next generation of Acura’s top-of-the-line NSX is ready to begin full production in Ohio in late April

Bloomberg: U.S. automakers agree to adopt crash-avoidance braking by 2022

Motor Trend: New study suggests Gen Z is more interested in driving than Gen Y

Detroit Free Press: Automakers agree to adopt emergency braking by 2022

The Detroit News: Sources: Carmakers agree to automatic braking by 2022

BGR.com: You can already buy a car with self-driving features for just $22,000

The Columbus Dispatch: Acura NSX production to begin in April in Marysville

Columbus Business Journal: Acura NSX: The most-expensive car made in the USA coming out of Ohio

Parent Herald: Forget the rise of ride-sharing services, study says teens still want to own a car

KBB.com Editorial

Toyota plans Scionara for New York Show

2016 Cadillac ATS and CTS offer new Black Chrome Packages

Kelley Blue Book Hot Car Report Analysis

“The Nissan Titan XD is starting to burst onto dealerships’ sales lots and has acquired a subsequent traffic spike in the process,” said Arthur Henry, senior manager for Kelley Blue Book Strategic Insights. “The traffic lift for the Titan comes at a time in which shopper attention has been focused on fuel efficient sedans and SUVs.”

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OEM/Vehicle News

Tesla’s Model 3 event will have driveable prototypes

VW said in talks with U.S. over two funds to pay for pollution

Aston Martin teams up with Red Bull to create the world’s fastest hypercar

Hyundai to preview Genesis concept, styling direction at New York show

Toyota renames Scion cars; FR-S sports car becomes 86

GM financial arm strengthens loan portfolio

Industry/Dealer News

Baidu to test drive autonomous cars in the U.S.

Apple CarPlay is good, but it’s too limited to be essential