Today's News: March 28, 2016

KBB in the News

Kelley Blue Book announces 2016 Brand Image Award Winners

USA TODAY: SUVs take center stage at New York Auto Show

Associated Press (AP): Gas-sipping electrics now ‘fun to drive,’ automakers say

The New York Times: Court sets deadline for a Volkswagen diesel fix, but solution could prove elusive

The New York Times: At New York Auto Show, a parade of new models

The New York Times: Low gas prices create a detour on the road to greater fuel economy

ABC News: Must-see cars at the 2016 New York International Auto Show

CNBC: Luxury car sales in the fast lane

Agence France-Presse (AFP): Newest Tesla electric will aim at middle market

FOX Business: Lincoln Navigator shines at NY Auto Show-with assist from Matthew McConaughey

Automotive News: Revamped products will give Nissan a premium edge

Automotive News: Lincoln’s Navigator Concept embodies ‘quiet luxury’ mantra

Automotive News: Another batch of Silicon Valley startups takes on car retailing

Automotive News: March forecast calls for one of the strongest U.S. sales months ever

Automotive News: Lincoln aims for anti-Cadillac style with Navigator concept

Automotive News: Pterodactyls and Range Rover-esque: What people think of Lincoln Navigator concept

Forbes: The 10 most interesting world debuts at the 2016 New York Auto Show

Forbes: The 2017 NSX: Building a supercar the Acura way

Forbes: New cars to avoid 2016

Business Insider: The Model 3 is going to be a big test for Tesla

ABC News Radio: Must see cars at the 2016 New York International Auto Show

The Los Angeles Times: Judge gives Volkswagen one month to plan diesel-emissions fix

International Business Times: Hyundai Ioniq is challenging Toyota’s dominance in hybrid car sales at the worst possible time

MediaPost: Driverless cars: Youngsters don’t want them either

MediaPost: Subaru dominates Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards

Agency Spy: Zambezi bolsters strategy, account teams with pair of hires

Financial Times: VW faces tough month ahead as deadlines loom

Auto Remarketing: VW has until April 21 to create ‘concrete’ diesel vehicle plan

The Detroit News: Lincoln debuts Navigator Concept with gull-wing doors

The Detroit News: Technology takes center stage at NY auto show

Autoblog: 2017 Buick Encore freshens up for New York debut

The Detroit Bureau: Popstars Lovato, Jonas help Honda pull the wraps off a trio of Civics

The Detroit Bureau: Volkswagen get reprieve as judge extends deadline

Wards Auto: GM not standing still as personal-mobility era dawns

The Chicago Tribune: Shopping tips for first-time car buyers

The Frank Beckmann Show (WJR-AM) Detroit, Mich.: Karl Brauer of Kelley Blue Book discusses how new study reveals that young people want cars

The Columbus Dispatch: Honda brand earns top mark for value

The Toledo Blade: Inventories of Jeep Cherokees growing

The Globe and Mail: Superb Encore performance sparks upgrades, tweaks

Bankrate.com: Subaru dominates Brand Image Awards

Breitbart: California now only 2nd most expensive state to own a car

GOBankingRates: Most (and least) expensive states to own a car

WiseBread.com: How to buy a used car without getting ripped off

AutoGuide.com: Subaru, Lexus top 2016 Brand Image Awards

 

KBB.com Editorial

2017 GMC Terrain Nightfall Edition bows

Where the 2017 Acura NSX comes from

KBB Interview: Chevy's Betsy Flegg on the Trax

KBB Interview: Mazda's Robert Davis on the CX-9

2017 Infiniti QX70 Limited unveiled

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe: Putting the sport in SUV

2017 Buick Encore Unwrapped in New York

2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack makes U.S. debut

2017 Audi R8 V10 Spyder unveiled

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and Summit bow

2017 Mazda MX-5 RF stuns in New York debut

2016 Ford Shelby GT350-H Returns

2017 Subaru Impreza revealed

2017 Mercedes-AMG C63/C63 S Cabriolet launches

2017 Acura MDX gets new look, hybrid option

2017 Toyota Prius Prime: Plugging into more range, mpg

2017 Nissan GT-R: More power, refinement

2017 Kia Cadenza: New look, features make debut

2016 Lincoln Navigator Concept: New look for SUV stalwart

2017 Chrysler 300S Offers Sport Appearance Trim

Aston Martin Previews AM-RB 001 Hypercar

This Week in Car Buying: Mercedes-Benz chief says more models

2017 Volvo Luxury – A First, Promising Glance

BMW outlines plans for its iNEXT future

 

Top News

Touring the N.Y. show…with attitude

Highlights from the 2016 New York Auto Show

Miked Up 31: Biggest surprises, hits of NY Auto Show

SUVs rule at the NY Auto Show

Here is Maserati’s first SUV and other luxury wonders as automakers target the rich

 

OEM/Vehicle News

U.S. extends BMW deadline to get replacement air bag inflators

U.S. judge sets April 21 deadline for VW diesel fix

Volkswagen is recalling over 800,000 cars for this problem

GM recalls 3,200 new Malibus to repair side air bags

Exec says GM will stay profitable if recession comes

Porsche’s 20-year plan is a gamble on efficiency, starting with the Macan

You can have your Lambo and your Lyft, too

 

Industry/Dealer News

Michigan won’t discipline lawyers in GM ignition case

Keep it simple: Designing cars for smartphones

 

International Automotive News

Ford of Europe mulls cars with rugged look to benefit from booming crossover demand

Why smaller provincial subsidies could freeze China’s EV market

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

Buick gears up for multiple launches

How can agencies and brands improve their Facebook ads? Think mobile first

11 digital platforms and tips to improve your advertising strategy

Will Microsoft back Yahoo’s $10 billion price tag?