USA - Subaru takes their segments for the 2nd year running in the KBB Resale value lists.

• Subaru earns Best Resale Value for Impreza, Legacy and WRX
• All three models win their segments for second consecutive year 

Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new and used vehicle valuation and information, announced today that Subaru won 2017 Best Resale Value for Impreza, Legacy and WRX in their respective categories for the second year in a row.  WRX also placed in the Best Resale Value Top 10 for the second consecutive year.

2017 Subaru Impreza

Best Resale Value: Compact Car

2017 Subaru Legacy

Best Resale Value: Mid-Size Car

2017 Subaru WRX

Best Resale Value: Sporty Compact Car

Best Resale Value: Top 10

The Best Resale Value Awards recognize 2017 model-year vehicles for their projected retained value through the initial five-year ownership period. 

Since depreciation (or loss of value) is typically a car-buyer’s primary expense during ownership, these awards, like all of the KBB.com new- and used-vehicle information, are designed to help consumers make more informed car-buying decisions.

“We are pleased to receive the 2017 Best Resale Value Award for Legacy, WRX, and the all-new Impreza from Kelley Blue Book” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. 

“These awards underscore our commitment to providing customers with vehicles made to the highest standards of safety, reliability and dependability.”

Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value Awards are in their 15^th year and are based on projections from the Kelley Blue Book Official Residual Value Guide. Kelley Blue Book Residual Values are established by experienced automotive analysts that review statistical models built upon millions of transactions. 

Vehicles that earn the highest five-year residual values, expressed as a percentage of their original Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), are selected for these prestigious awards. Low-volume vehicles and vehicles with an MSRP of more than $60,000 are excluded from award consideration, except in the electric, luxury, sports car, and high-performance categories.

USA - The Audi A4 sedan has been named as Kelley Blue Book's best luxury car, really, i can think of far more !

• 2017 Audi A4 is named as the Best Buy among all luxury cars available this model year
• Kelley Blue Book’s Best Buy Awards compare vehicles based on everything from ride quality, to safety ratings to 5-year cost to own data and more
• The A4’s refined styling, advanced suite of driver assistance systems and driving dynamics helped it stand out from the competition

The 2017 Audi A4 has been named winner of the 2017 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards in the Luxury Car category. The annual awards from Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, recognize the top new model-year vehicle choices available in the U.S. market.

Editors praised the A4 for its modern styling, advanced suite of available driver-friendly technologies and dynamic driving experience.

“Refined design, efficient, yet powerful performance and benchmark technologies are the key pillars of Audi vehicles that contribute to overall excellent value,” said Scott Keogh, President, Audi of America. “We are proud to see the 2017 Audi A4 continue that trend with a Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award.”

The A4 sedan offers customers a sporty driving experience with a 2.0-liter TFSI® engine that delivers class-leading horsepower and a newly developed S tronic® dual clutch transmission which helps to optimize fuel efficiency. Available quattro® all-wheel drive offers superior traction and handling and standard Audi drive select including four different drive modes allowing for a greater customization.

“The new Audi A4 is a stunning combination of good looks, excellent drivability and intelligent ergonomics,” said Jack R. Nerad, Executive Editorial Director and Executive Market Analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. “In a segment that is filled with stellar vehicles, the A4 stands out for its forward-thinking vehicle-driver interface and its driver-assist technologies that enhance both convenience and driver awareness.”

The refined interior of the A4 includes driver-focused technologies such as the available Audi virtual cockpit and a newly designed infotainment system with standard Audi smartphone interface that supports Apple CarPlay™ and Google™ Android Auto integration. Advanced driver assistance systems such as standard Audi pre sense city® and available adaptive cruise control with stop & go and traffic jam assist help drivers navgate the road and traffic while making their driving experience more enjoyable.

The Audi A4 model line continues in 2017 with the A4 ultra model, which sets new standards for fuel efficiency in the luxury sedan segment. In addition, the recently introduced A4 allroad couples the driving dynamics of the A4 sedan with the versatility of a wagon and a standard adaptive suspension system.

Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com has a dedicated 12-person editorial staff who collectively drive and review nearly every new vehicle on the road each year. The awards are the culmination of a year-long regimen of expert vehicle evaluation and testing of nearly every new vehicle available in America, along with analysis of a broad swath of vehicle-related data.

USA - Kelley Blue Book names the Ford F-150 as it's Best Buy Of The Year for Trucks award 2016.

The 2017 Ford F-150 is taking home the Kelley Blue Book KBB.com “Best Buy” of the Year for trucks award, marking the third year in a row F-150 has won the honor.

The 2017 Ford F-150 – the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 ever – introduces an updated powertrain lineup with the debut of its all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost^® and Ford-built 10-speed automatic. 

The powertrain provides 50 lb.-ft. more peak torque, and features improvements across all three EPA fuel economy ratings – city, highway and combined – of 1 mpg over the 2016 model.

Also new for the 2017 F-150 is the return of the STX Appearance Package bundling numerous exterior and interior features that aren’t normally available to give F-150 customers a great value truck. For comfort and convenience, BLIS^® with cross-traffic alert now includes trailer coverage, while SYNC^® Connect with FordPass^®allows drivers to lock, unlock and locate their vehicle remotely. Customers can also schedule starts and check the fuel level remotely via the FordPass smartphone platform.

The Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards are designed to provide a significant service to American new-car buyers by identifying the cream of the crop of all available 2017 model-year vehicles.  These awards are the culmination of a year-long regimen of expert vehicle evaluation and testing of nearly every new vehicle available in America, along with analysis of a broad swath of vehicle-related data, including vehicle pricing/transaction prices, 5-Year Cost to Own data (which includes depreciation, insurance, maintenance, financing, fuel, fees and taxes for new cars), consumer reviews and ratings, and vehicle sales/retail sales information. 

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.

To see KBB.com’s full coverage of the 10 Best Back-to-School Cars for 2016, including vehicle

photography, pricing details and editorial reviews, please visit:

Jaguar announces that it's been awarded the KBB Image Award for "Best Car Styling Luxury Brand.

Jaguar is proud to announce that it has been honored with the 2016 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Award for "Best Car Styling Luxury Brand." 

This is the second time the brand has received this honor, also winning in 2014, and comes after an incredible transformational year for Jaguar fueled by a new competitive pricing structure, an expanded product line- up and the introduction of Jaguar EliteCare¹, the brand's new best-in-class warranty package.

The Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards recognize automakers' outstanding achievements in creating and maintaining brand attributes that capture the attention and enthusiasm of the new-vehicle buying public.  Award categories are calculated among luxury, non-luxury and truck shoppers.  

Based on consumer automotive perception data from Kelley Blue Book Strategic Insights' Brand Watch study, the highly comprehensive study offers insight into how shoppers perceive important factors driving their purchase decisions, and captures brand/model familiarity and loyalty among new-car shoppers. 

The visually striking exterior design features of the Jaguar F-TYPE and XF models has earned praise in the market and played an important role in earning this styling award.

"Design has always been at the heart of Jaguar products, and to be recognized with this award at a time when the brand is experiencing incredible momentum and growth is very gratifying," said Kim McCullough, Vice President, Marketing, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. 

"As we begin to expand our line up with the addition of the XE and F-PACE this spring, we look forward to the opportunity to reach an even wider audience and welcome new owners and fans of the brands."

In addition to the expanding Jaguar model lineup, the brand continues to enhance and refresh current models. Fully redesigned for 2016, the second generation Jaguar XF brings a unique blend of design, technology and refinement to the premium sedan segment. Positioned between the mid-size Jaguar XE and the flagship Jaguar XJ, also refreshed for 2016, the new bodywork on the XF mirrors the evolution of the Jaguar design language.

Since its introduction in 2014, the Jaguar F-TYPE range has expanded from three models to six in only one model year. All-new for 2017, the ultra-high performance Jaguar F-TYPE SVR will make North American debut at the New York International Auto Show tomorrow. 

The very first production Jaguar vehicle to be developed by Special Vehicle Operations and wear the SVR badge, the F-TYPE SVR takes performance, dynamics and driver involvement to a new level yet retains the comfort and duality of character inherent to all Jaguar cars.

In addition to debuting the 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE SVR at the New York International Auto Show, the newest Jaguar line-up also includes the 2017 XE compact sports sedan, the brand's first performance SUV, the Jaguar F-PACE newly re-designed XF and XJ sedans, and the 2016 F-TYPE.