Today's News: June 16, 2016

KBB in the News

As more consumers switch from cars to SUVs, KBB.com offers helpful guidance

USA TODAY: Volkswagen bets big on electric cars

ESPN: The tale of the notorious white Bronco

CBT News: Does an increase in interest rates impact sales at your dealership?

KBB.com Editorial

2017 Maserati Quattroporte: Bolder look, new tech

2017 Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in to offer Polestar power

2016 Honda CR-V Buyer's Guide

2017 Mercedes Benz G550 4x4 (squared) America-bound

2017 Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow Unveiled

Kelley Blue Book Hot Car Report Analysis

“Compact crossovers were the big beneficiaries of this week’s shopping gains – led by the Jeep Cherokee – with four of the five top gainers hailing from this segment, and the fifth – the Kia Sorento – being close in price,” said Randy Lioz, manager for Kelley Blue Book Strategic Insights. “Buyers have gravitated toward this segment for its blend of utility and fuel efficiency, with buyers defecting at similar rates from the compact car, midsize car and midsize utility segments.”

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)

OEM/Vehicle News

U.S. judge extends VW diesel emissions settlement deadline

Mini’s transparent concept car is all about ride sharing

FCA confirms Maserati SUV, Alfa sedan just months away

Mercedes could bring wireless charging to the S-Class in 2017

BMW to build next-gen 3-series sedan in Mexico starting in 2019

Industry/Dealer News

The car hacker’s handbook digs into automotive data security

Snyder vetoes Michigan auto part repair bill

A world without Uber

International Automotive News

Europe car sales up 16 percent in May as volume, luxury brands surge - ACEA

Ad/Media/Marketing News

#DadsAre Different: Have brands caught on?

Imgur rolls out video capabilities for its native ads

Native social ads grab bigger slice of location-targeted ad spend: report