http://www.kbb.com/KBB/RSS/LatestNewsRss.ashx The latest automotive news and articles from Kelley Blue Book. en-us Copyright (c) 2008, Kelley Blue Book. All rights reserved. kelley@kbb.com kelley@kbb.com Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 PST Automobiles 60 At some point in the 1920s, the man behind Bugatti automobiles ordered a custom-made suitcase from the man behind Hermès leather goods. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2928 Mon, 12 May 2008 12:39:07 PST Looking for relief from record gas prices? Buy a new car! Until June 2, 2008, Chrysler is tempting new car shoppers with a "Let's Refuel America" program the company goes on to describe as a "$2. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2916 Wed, 07 May 2008 21:47:34 PST According to Saleen, a production version of the vehicle manufacturer/customizer's latest supercar concept could be on the road in two years, cost a Honda Fit shy of $200,000, and go from zero to 60 mph in 3. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2856 Wed, 07 May 2008 15:03:46 PST The Mustang's status as an American icon is rooted in its bang-for-the-buck value. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2914 Wed, 07 May 2008 12:00:49 PST In spite of its comparably clumsy convertible top, the Pontiac Solstice outsells the Mazda MX-5 and every other roadster in America. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2837 Tue, 06 May 2008 10:47:49 PST At the halfway point in our scheduled year with the MINI, we've clocked nearly 6,500 miles on the sporty red hatchback, including three roundtrips from Southern California to Las Vegas. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2887 Tue, 06 May 2008 10:47:49 PST The Honda S2000 has soldiered on receiving only minor upgrades since its introduction in late 2000. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2915 Tue, 06 May 2008 10:28:59 PST Hyundai has built a 306-horsepower, rear-wheel-drive coupe that promises Infiniti G37-like style and performance (if not the same level of amenities) for many thousands of dollars less. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2843 Mon, 05 May 2008 16:12:04 PST When you think 620 horsepower and a curb weight of 3,350 pounds, what cars come to mind? Ferrari? Lamborghini? Try Chevrolet. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2596 Mon, 05 May 2008 15:15:45 PST Three different KBB editors have now piloted our long-term MINI Cooper S on four roundtrips from Southern California to Sin City. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2906 Mon, 05 May 2008 15:15:45 PST When Chevrolet introduced the 2009 Corvette ZR1 at the Detroit Auto Show in January, the automaker described the car's supercharged 6. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2911 Fri, 02 May 2008 17:10:57 PST In our most recent time with the hybrid-powered Lexus RX 400h crossover, we were yet again amused to find a cassette deck included with the impressive Mark Levinson Premium Sound System. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2909 Fri, 02 May 2008 17:10:57 PST San Diegans often lay claim to the best climate in the country. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2910 Fri, 02 May 2008 17:10:57 PST If you own a newer Hyundai -- especially one of the pricier models -- there's a good chance one of your passengers has uttered these four words at some point: "This is a Hyundai?!" We heard similar reactions while driving a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz Limited during a recent four-day trip to Detroit. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2907 Fri, 02 May 2008 16:28:52 PST We recently spent 800-plus miles behind the wheel of Lexus' hybrid crossover, giving us the chance to see how it fared on the open road. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2908 Fri, 02 May 2008 16:28:52 PST It wasn't long ago that the premium compact crossover segment consisted of not much more than the BMW X3 and decidedly less successful Land Rover Freelander (now LR2). kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2844 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:37:34 PST As of the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, California-based Fisker Automotive continues to maintain that their exotically styled plug-in hybrid will begin shipping at the end of 2009 with a starting price of $80,000. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2582 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:37:34 PST The Chevrolet Traverse follows the Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave as the fourth model wrung from GM's well-received new(ish) crossover platform. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2698 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:06:50 PST The biggest advantage of GM's Turn-by-Turn Navigation system is that you simply press a button, tell an OnStar adviser where you want to go and the directions are sent to your car -- no typing needed. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2902 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:40:08 PST Some people are willing to pay a little more for the European driving dynamics and premium-like interiors that typically distinguish a Volkswagen from its competitors. kelley@kbb.com http://www.kbb.com/KBB/LatestNews/Story.aspx?StoryUniqueName=KBBWebContent-2900 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:16:50 PST