KBB.com Names 2017 Kia Soul on Coolest Cars List
Since its inception in 2009, the Kia Soul has been a hit with drivers of all ages and backgrounds. With its funky exterior design and fun-to-drive reputation, the Soul has received numerous accolades, including “Best Compact Cars for Families” and “Best Compact Car for the Money” U.S. News & World Report, and a 5-star overall […]
Chevy Sonic Named a KBB.com “Coolest Car Under $18,000”
The Chevy Sonic may not strike you as the epitome of cool, but the editors at Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com seem to think it’s pretty happening—at least, considering its price point. KBB.com just included the 2017 Sonic on its list of the “10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000.” The recently refreshed model earned plaudits for its […]
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage Named Among KBB.com’s ’10 Most Affordable New Cars’
The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage was recently called the “Most Affordable Car to Lease” on the market but it turns out that if you’re more interested in buying than leasing, the Mirage remains a good bet for saving money. Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com has released its annual list of the “10 Most Affordable New Cars” of […]
Ford Wins KBB.com’s Best Overall Truck Brand Image Award for Fourth Straight Year
Few things in life are certain: death, taxes, and the Ford F-Series winning Kelley Blue Book’s Brand Image Award for trucks. The F-Series this week was named the recipient of KBB’s 2017 Brand Image Award for Best Overall Truck Brand, marking four consecutive years that the Blue Oval has reigned supreme. Further, Ford has taken […]
Nissan Pathfinder Awarded By KBB.com
The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder was released as a refreshed model this year, and it is quickly winning over customers and reviewers alike. This month, Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com recognized it as one of its “12 Best Family Cars of 2017” in its recent list. Considering the roominess and capability of the three-row SUV, we’re not […]
2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Wins KBB.com Best Resale Value Award
Here is a concept that may come somewhat out of left field: high-performance sports cars that are likely to become collectible somewhere down the line are pretty good in terms of retaining value. Weird, we know. Ford has quite a few vehicles that might fit this bill—up to and including the 2017 Ford GT supercar […]
Ford Fiesta Scores KBB.com Best Back-to-School Car Nod for Second Straight Year
Style is every bit as important when it comes to back-to-school purchases as function, and staying on top of what’s in style is important. Lisa Frank trapper keepers in the early 1990s? Super hot. Pokemon? Inexplicably as popular in 2016 as it was in 1996. Another thing that seems to never go out of style […]
KBB.com Names 2016 Honda Fit and Civic Coolest Cars Under $18,000
KBB.com has released its list of the “10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000,” ranking a range of vehicles that are both affordable and relatively “hip.” Honda had more vehicles on the top ten list than any other automaker, scoring two major victories with the 2016 Honda Civic and Fit. The 2016 Honda Fit, which carries a […]
KBB.com Names 2016 Kia Soul on List of 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000
It’s more than official—the 2016 Kia Soul might be one of the coolest cars on the market. This funky urban commuter car has once again earned a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000. This is the fifth year in a row the Soul has appeared on the list, which means […]
Ford Named KBB.com’s Best Overall Truck Brand for Third Straight Year
Ford, an upstart auto industry disrupter that has yet to really build a name for itself, was named Kelley Blue Book’s Best Overall Truck Brand this week. This startling upset is made all the more startling by the fact that this marks the third consecutive year that Ford, the manufacturer of something called an F-150(?), […]
GMC Named Most Refined Brand By KBB.com For 3rd Straight Year
Kelley Blue Book recently announced the winners of its annual Brand Image Awards and to no one’s surprise, GMC took top-honors in the Most Refined Brand category for the third year in a row. The award was bestowed upon GMC due largely to the responses of more than 12,000 shoppers who used KBB.com to research […]
Subaru Earns KBB.com’s Top Overall Honor in 2016 Brand Image Awards
For the first time ever, Japanese automotive manufacturer Subaru has been named Best Overall Brand by Kelley Blue Book in its annual Brand Image Awards. Subaru was able to capture this prestigious award due to its success in Kelley Blue Book’s Brand Watch study. This study calculated the input from 12,000 car shoppers that researched […]
Honda Earns Fifth KBB.com Best Value Brand Award
For the fifth time, Honda has been named the automotive industry’s “Best Value Brand” in Kelley Blue Book’s 2016 Brand Image Study. The award is based on responses from non-luxury new car shoppers. “This Best Value Brand award from KBB validates the efforts of Honda engineers and our dealers to offer our customers products with […]
Honda Dominates KBB.com’s “16 Best Family Cars of 2016” List
KBB.com has released its rankings of the “16 Best Family Cars of 2016,” and Honda is well-represented on the annual list, claiming six of the sixteen available spots. The 2016 Honda Civic, Accord, HR-V, CR-V, Pilot, and Odyssey were all recognized in their respective categories, making Honda the only automaker to earn awards in each […]
2016 Buick Verano Earns KBB.com 5-Year Cost to Own Award
For the fourth year in a row, the Buick Verano has earned a 5-Year Cost to Own Award from Kelley Blue Book in the Entry-Level Luxury Car category. Each year, KBB.com analysts conduct extensive research to determine the projected cash amount necessary to own each car available in the US for a five-year stretch. The […]
Volvo S80 Takes Home KBB.com 5-Year Cost to Own Award
The 2016 Volvo S80 sedan recently beat out the 2016 Audi A5 to win the KBB.com 5-Year Cost to Own Award in the luxury car segment. Interested In A Volvo? Check out the specs and advanced tech of the award winning 2016 Volvo XC90 Every year analysts from Kelley Blue Book create a detailed report that helps […]
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Dodge Grand Caravan Win KBB.com 5-Year Cost-to-Own Awards
When purchasing a new vehicle, it’s always important to not only consider your new car’s price tag, but also the amount of money it will take to keep your car in working order. That’s where the KBB.com 5-Year Cost-to-Own Awards come in. Each year, the prestigious car website determines the vehicles that have the lowest […]
Chevy Camaro Named to KBB.com’s 2016 Best Resale Value List
Between its decreased weight, advanced powertrains, and Motor Trend Car of the Year trophy, you probably don’t need any more reasons to buy the new sixth-generation Camaro. But if your wife still needs a little persuading, the fact that Kelley Blue Book just named the 2016 Chevy Camaro LT the Best Resale Value among all […]