(November 15, 2013) SAN DIEGO — For the first time in the study’s 18-year history, Hyundai Motor Company ranked first in Strategic Vision’s annual Total Value Awards for the automotive industry. Additionally, four Hyundai models — Sonata, Genesis Coupe, Elantra and Equus — each took first place in their respective categories.

(November 13, 2013) A new poll conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Audi of America reveals that a majority of American drivers would support government initiatives aimed at spurring clean diesel vehicle sales in the U.S. The study was conducted in September, 2013 among 2,041 U.S. adults, among whom 1,629 identified themselves as regular drivers, driving their own personal vehicle at least once a once week or more often.

(November 12, 2013) IRVINE, Calif. — The completely redesigned 2014 Mazda6 mid-size sedan was today named "Car of the Year" by Popular Mechanics magazine.  Combined with SkyActiv Technology — the umbrella term for a host of performance-oriented, fuel-saving engine, transmission, body and chassis components — this third-generation Mazda6 features even more all-new groundbreaking Mazda-engineered technology.

(November 11, 2013) CHICAGO — The 2014 Kia Forte has been named  the winner of the Cars.com/USA Today/MotorWeek Compact Sedan Challenge. The challenge put seven compacts against each other in a series of expert and car shopper testing to determine which was the best overall compact sedan.

(November 6, 2013) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — It's no secret that the Tesla Model S is the newest "must-have" toy among America's most affluent citizens. But a shocking analysis from Edmunds.com finds that in some of the country's richest communities, the Model S sells better than any other car on the market.

(November 4, 2013) VISTA, Calif. — Have you ever had a bad feeling there is a security risk at your home while away? Instead of panicking or waking up the neighbor, now you can simply check your smartphone. Viper, the 30-year leader in car security, today launched Viper Home, an affordable, self-installed home security monitoring system that is completely controlled from a smartphone.

(November 1, 2013) DEERFIELD, Ill. — Thirty-seven vehicles and eight companion models received "Best Buy" ratings from Consumers Digest for the 2014 model year. The ratings span 12 categories: Subcompacts, Compacts, Family Cars, Luxury Cars, Sporty Cars, Hybrids, Minivans, Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs, Full-size SUVs, Luxury SUVs and Pickups.

(November 1, 2013) IRVINE, Calif. — As the month comes to an end, the estimated average transaction price for light vehicles in the United States was $32,184 in October 2013, increasing $367 (1.2 percent) from last month and down $63 (0.2 percent) year-over-year, according to Kelley Blue Book.

(October 29, 2013) YONKERS, N.Y. — Japanese brands have historically been known for building some of the most reliable vehicles in the world. But Consumer Reports 2013 Annual Auto Reliability rankings show that some other automakers—from Europe and the U.S. — are also capable of building reliable vehicles. Audi, Volvo, and GMC captured three of the top-10 spots in the survey this year.

(October 26, 2013) IRVINE, Calif. —  It's officially fall, and time to start thinking about all the money you'll be spending in the upcoming holiday months.  Helping new-car shoppers to avoid breaking the bank, expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, kbb.com have highlighted this month's new-car lease and cash back deals available nationwide from a variety of auto manufacturers.