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Today's News: March 30, 2016

KBB in the News

Associated Press (AP): FTC sues VW over false ‘Clean Diesel’ advertising claims

The New York Times: The Archdiocese of New York raises funds by auctioning a Popemobile

The Washington Post: Elon Musk has a lot riding on his new Tesla

MarketWatch: Why cheaper imports aren’t giving Americans much relief

TheStreet: Will driverless cars cut deeply into automakers’ sales?

Forbes: 2017 Bentley Bentayga: The fastest, most luxurious SUV yet

Forbes: Alpha 10 performance package for Audi R8: Making a supercar more super

Seeking Alpha: U.S. auto sales forecast to increase 8% in March

Auto Remarketing: FTC joins enforcement fray involving VW’s diesel vehicles

MLive.com: FTC charges VW with deceiving customers over ‘Clean Diesel’ ads

The Detroit Bureau: Automakers keep sales momentum rolling in March

Investor’s Business Daily: Tesla Motors’ $30 billion question: Can Model 3 outdo big car brands?

F&I Magazine: FTC seeks court order against Volkswagen for deceptive advertising

Insurance Information Institute: Tips for saving on your auto policy

Examiner.com: Selling your vehicle online – a primer

WiseBread.com: 5 questions to ask before you sell your car

Just-Auto.com: U.S. light vehicle retail sales soften in March

Nooga.com: More trouble for Volkswagen; what’s the cost?

 

OEM/Vehicle News

Jury finds defective GM ignition switch didn’t cause crash

VW may suspend dividend payout as diesel scandal costs mount

Tesla Motors poised to unveil Model 3 prototype: Here are some challenges Elon Musk’s electric car company faces going forward

Buick marketing to evolve as brand launches four models

 

Industry/Dealer News

Takata puts worst-case airbag recall costs at $24 billion

Peters says industry should lead cybersecurity fight

Headlight study: Only 1 out of 31 models rated ‘good’

 

International Automotive News

Russian standards agency says Mercedes to recall 6,828 vehicles

Strike threat at Audi flags risks for Hungarian growth sector

Geely launches first of 3 crossovers planned for 2016

FAW to build plug-in hybrids, EV for its luxury Hongqi brand

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

Teens vastly prefer YouTube and Netflix to TV, don’t mind ads, report finds

NBCUniversal will combine its cable, NBC and Telemundo upfront presentations

Think macro, act micro: Study reveals sweet spot of influencer marketing

What marketers should know about Snapchat’s update

 

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