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From Sporty to Family-Friendly, Editors Name Top 10 New Vehicles Best Suited for Road Trips

IRVINE, Calif., May 20, 2008 -- The expert editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, today announce their picks for Kelley Blue Book's 2008 Top 10 Best New Road Trip Vehicles.

Memorial Day weekend ushers in the beginning of the summer driving season, and record gas prices will play a large role in trip-planning this year. But even with gas prices reaching $4 per gallon, Americans are still expected to hit the road in droves for summer road trips. From the two-person weekend getaway to the full-family excursion, this year's Best New Road Trip Vehicles list is certain to accommodate any road trip.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 20, 2008 -- The all-new 2008 Infiniti EX, which went on sale in December at Infiniti retailers nationwide, has been named one of the "2008 Top 10 Best New Road Trip Vehicles" by the editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. In selecting the winners, the kbb.com editors evaluated "all tangible and intangible attributes that would enhance any long drive, such as driving enjoyment, passenger comfort, cargo space and, of course, fuel economy."

2008 Infiniti EX35

The Infiniti EX35 was noted for its "plush, flexible interior" and advanced technology such as its industry-first Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system.

CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 29, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2008 Subaru Impreza was named today one of the Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. The leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information announced their picks of vehicles. The list features kbb.com editors' picks of vehicles that are fun, fuel efficient, practical and with more amenities than ever before.

2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i

"We are honored to have the Impreza recognized as not only cool, but also practical, especially at a time when gas prices keep rising," says Tim Mahoney, chief marketing officer for Subaru of America, Inc.

The 2008 Ford Focus was named one of the “Top Ten Coolest New Cars Under $18,000” by the editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com

DEARBORN, Mich., April 29, 2008 – Editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com today named the 2008 Ford Focus one of the “Top Ten Coolest New Cars Under $18,000.” It is the fourth consecutive year that a Ford has been recognized with the honor and the fourth year that the Focus has made the list.

2008 Ford Focus: Named one of the “Top Ten Coolest New Cars Under $18,000” by the editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com

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Awards Honor Top New-Auto Brands Based on Consumer Perception Data from KBB Marketing Research

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, March 20, 2008 -- Amidst the various festivities taking place during the 2008 New York International Auto Show, Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com) -- the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information -- announced last night that BMW was the winner of two 2008 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards. Richard Brekus, General Manager, Product Planning & Strategy, BMWNA, accepted the awards on behalf of the German automaker at the gala event held last evening.

2008 Hyundai Veracruz Recognized By Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.Com For Being Safe, Roomy And Affordable

Fountain Valley, CA, 02/12/2008 -- Kelley Blue Book (KBB), the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, named the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz to its first list of “Best New Family Vehicles.”

From a long list of vehicles, the expert editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com selected this year’s 10 Best New Family Vehicles by evaluating each on factors such as safety, interior space, price, resale value, fuel efficiency, capability and, importantly, kid-friendliness.

Versatility, Comfort and Reliability Places 2008 Subaru Outback on Eminent Online Automotive Resource's Inaugural List of '10 Best New Family Vehicles'

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 12, 2008 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the intrepid 2008 Subaru Outback has been named to Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com's first annual list of "Best New Family Vehicles."

2008 Subaru Outback 2.5i

From a long list of vehicles that qualified in varying degrees as safe, roomy and affordable, the expert editors at Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com selected this year's 10 Best New Family Vehicles by evaluating each on such factors as capability, fuel efficiency, resale value, and the all-important kid- friendliness.

Three-Row Crossovers Now the Quintessential Family Vehicle

IRVINE, Calif., February 12, 2008 – The expert editors at Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, today announce their picks for the distinguished honor of Kelley Blue Book’s 2008 Best New Family Vehicles.

After driving and reviewing many 2008 family-haulers for kbb.com, all of which qualify in varying degrees as safe, roomy and affordable, the kbb.com editors selected this year's Best New Family Vehicles by evaluating each on factors like resale value, fuel efficiency, capability and, most importantly, family-friendliness.

IRVINE, Calif., February 4, 2008 –– Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com), the leading provider of new and used vehicle information will be the first of the major third-party automotive Web sites to offer video advertising opportunities to dealers on its Web site kbb.com, which reaches more than 13 million unique visitors each month. For the first time, dealers can participate in a targeted video advertising program on one of the top new-vehicle shopping destinations specifically targeting in-market car-buyers in their metro area.

"Best Resale Value in Convertible Category" and Top 10 Scorer Overall

Los Angeles, CA, November 14, 2007 -- MINI took home two honors in Kelley Blue Book's "2008 Best Resale Value Awards". MINI was awarded a top spot with "Best Resale Value" in the Convertible category. In addition, the MINI Cooper has been named an overall Top 10 in "Best Resale Value". The MINI Cooper is the only vehicle to consistently be on Kelley Blue Book's Top 10 Best Resale Value list every year since 2003.

Volkswagen Moves into No. 1 Spot; Design, Economy Playing Lead Roles

IRVINE, Calif., November 14, 2007 – Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com), the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, today announces the 2008 model-year vehicles that are expected to retain the greatest proportion of their original retail prices after five years of ownership. Kelley Blue Book’s residual values are a reflection of current vehicle data, market conditions for each vehicle, competition in each segment, expectations of the future economy and the combined experience of Kelley Blue Book’s team of market and pricing analysts.

Partnership Brings Enhanced Dealer Offering Reaching Nearly 26 Million In-Market Shoppers a Month

ATLANTA – November 12, 2007 – AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, continues to build on its dominance in online car listings for dealers and consumers by partnering with The Trusted Resource®, Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com®, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information and top online automotive destination. This strategic partnership brings together two of the largest automotive Web sites in a deal that will create a major shift in the flow of approximately 1 million monthly in-market car shoppers to AutoTrader.com.

Consumer Advice for Finding New Cars with Minimal Depreciation down the Road

IRVINE, Calif., November 14, 2007 – Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, announces the all-new 2008 model-year vehicle winners of its annual Best Resale Value Awards, which recognizes current and upcoming vehicles for their projected retained value five years from now (the average ownership period). Since depreciation (or loss of value) is typically a car-buyer’s primary expense during ownership, these awards, like all of kbb.com’s new and used vehicle information, are designed to help consumers make more informed car-buying decisions.