USA - Mazda takes two spots in the Ten Best Back-To-School cars with the Mazda3 and CX03 Crossover.

The 2016 Mazda3 and 2016 Mazda CX-3 were named to Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Best Back-to-School Cars of 2016 list. KBB.com’s editors hand-picked a selection of new cars starting under $20,000, according to Kelley Blue Book’s Fair Purchase Price. The vehicles were among the elite in terms of safety, practicality, affordability and style as desirable characteristics for both parents and students.

These vehicles are at the top of their class in terms of safety since both were named a 2016 Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

In terms of style, the 2016 Mazda3 continues to embrace its stylish characteristics having topped KBB.com’s10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000 of 2016 for the third consecutive year. CX-3 possesses just as much likeable style having been named one of 10 Coolest Cars Under $25,000 of 2016.

For more information on Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Best Back-to-School Cars for 2016, visithttp://www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/best-back-to-school-cars-2016/2100000911/.

Mazda North American Operations is proud of its award-winning vehicle lineup. The 2016 model year vehicles have already earned over 100 industry accolades with a recent impressive win from the 2016 MX-5 Miata with two awards for World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year. To learn more about Mazda, visit InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com.

USA - The worldwide hit, Fiesta from Ford has been added to the 10 best back to school cars from Kelley Blue Book.

Ford Fiesta is one of the 10 Best Back-to-School Cars of 2016, according to Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. This is the second year in a row Kelley Blue Book has named Fiesta to the list.

The uniquely designed Ford Fiesta is one of America’s most popular small cars, offering customers a safe, fun, dynamic experience with nimble handling and a comfortable ride – all at an appealing value.

As another school semester kicks off, KBB.com’s expert editors handpicked a selection of new cars they recommend for students and parents of teen drivers. 

“Safety is the paramount decision when it comes to back-to-school cars, and practicality and affordability are also high on the list of desirable characteristics, at least according to parents,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst, Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. 

“The kids involved prefer to have a car they’re happy to be seen in, which suggests style is part of the equation too. Ford Fiesta addresses all of these wants, with an array of features returning students are sure to appreciate.”

Available in a hatch or sedan bodystyle, Fiesta helps to keep you and your occupants protected with seven total airbags including dual-stage front airbags, driver’s knee airbag, and front and rear side-curtain airbags*. 

It also offers the latest in driver-assist technology, with standard integrated blind spot mirrors to help reduce rear-vision blind spots and AdvanceTrac^® electronic stability control that can automatically detect wheel slippage, adjusting torque and braking to maintain control and traction.

Ford’s popular small car offers a wide range of choice, from the available 1.0-liter EcoBoost^® engine that’s powerful and efficient, to the sporty 1.6-liter EcoBoost in Fiesta ST.  

Available SYNC^® 3 – Ford’s latest communications and entertainment system – offers enhanced voice recognition, ultimate music streaming control and SYNC AppLink^™, which enables customers to control some mobile apps while driving.

MSRP for the 2017 Ford Fiesta starts under $20,000 (destination and delivery, taxes, title and license fees are extra), in accordance with KBB.com’s considerations for inclusion and the Kelley Blue Book^® Fair Purchase Price.   

* Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat.

** EPA-estimated rating of 31 city/43 hwy/36 combined mpg, with Auto-Start Stop technology. Actual mileage will vary.

USA - Nissan is pleased to announce that the Versa Note has been added to the Kelley Blue Book 10 best back to school cars.

For the second consecutive year, the Nissan Versa Note has been named by the editors at Kelley Blue Book to the annual KBB.com "10 Best Back-to-School Cars" list.

Once again the vehicles selected for a "Back-to-School" recommendation had to be available for under $20,000 and meet the editors' criteria of being safe and stylish. 

The 2016 Versa Note has a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price* (M.S.R.P.) of $14,230 USD. KBB.com, utilizing its Fair Purchase Price (FPP) data, ranked Versa Note the second lowest priced vehicle on the 2016 list.

"We are honored to be recognized by the editors of Kelley Blue Book for the second school year in a row," said Dan Mohnke, vice president, Nissan Chief Marketing Manager & Marketing Operations. "Versa Note offers a great combination of available safety and security features, combined with an affordable price. It also has the sporty style and roomy, versatile interior that is perfect for the demands of campus life."

The 2016 Versa Note is offered in a range of five well-equipped models: S, S Plus, SV, SR and SL. Each is powered by a 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder. Versa Note S features a 5-speed manual transmission. The S Plus, SV, SR and SL models are equipped with a next-generation Nissan Xtronic transmission, helping achieve 40 miles per gallon highway fuel economy.

"Safety is the paramount decision when it comes to back-to-school cars, and practicality and affordability are also high on the list of desirable characteristics, at least according to parents," said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com. "The kids involved also prefer to have a car they're happy to be seen in, which suggests that style is part of the equation too. Our 2016 list of the 10 Best Back-to-School Cars addresses all of these wants with an array of cool cars that has something for just about any returning student."

USA - The Subaru Impreza has been recognised as one of Kelley Blue Book's 10 best back to School Cars 2016.

• Hand-picked by KBB.com editors
• Recognized for safety, practicality, and styling
• Recognized for a starting price under $20,000

Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the 2016 Subaru Impreza was named to Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Best Back-to-School Cars of 2016 for safety, style, and value.  The Impreza is a TOP SAFETY PICK from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) with a price starting under $20,000.  

  

With the school year rapidly approaching, many students and parents are now considering their purchase options for a new car to get to and from campus.  To help narrow down their choices, the editors at Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, hand-picked the Impreza along with nine other vehicles for students.   

“Safety is the paramount decision when it comes to back-to-school cars, and practicality and affordability are also high on the list of desirable characteristics, at lease according to parents,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst of Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com.  “The kids involved also prefer to have a car they’re happy to be seen in, which suggests that style is part of the equation too.  Our 2016 list of the 10 Best Back-to-School Cars addresses all of these wants with an array of cool cars that have something for just about any returning student.”

The 2016 Impreza earned the 2016 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award and, when equipped with optional EyeSight^® Driver Assist Technology, earned the 2016 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+. 

The Impreza is built around Subaru’s proven Ring-shaped Reinforcement Frame body structure for exemplary collision protection. All models are equipped with active safety features including 4-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) that combines stability and traction control functions, and a rear-vision camera. Subaru’s award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is also available on several models.

The Impreza’s roster of standard passive safety features includes a driver’s knee airbag, front side pelvis/torso airbags and side curtain airbags that offer front and rear outboard seat coverage. The passenger-seat front airbag uses a shell-type design with a center groove, thus exposing the passenger to less impact force upon deployment.

All Impreza models are powered by a 148-hp 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER^® engine and feature standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive that instinctively sends power to the wheels with the best traction, helping you stay on the road and on course. The 2016 Impreza achieves the highest fuel economy of any gasoline All-Wheel Drive car available in the United States. Its EPA estimated ratings of up to 28 mpg city / 37 mpg highway and 31 mpg combined for models with the CVT automatic transmission are comparable with front-wheel drive cars.

The Impreza features SUBARU STARLINK^™ in-vehicle platform that provides hands-free connectivity

and entertainment services. SUBARU STARLINK is designed to work seamlessly with the in-car head

unit to provide smartphone integration and tap into nearly unlimited entertainment sources through apps.

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