(January 14, 2012) Nissan Americas product planning chief, Pierre Loing was struck by the changing face of the Detroit auto show. Loing says it’s a “new type of American Dream.”

Smaller engines, smaller vehicles, less fuel consumption, global platforms. These were the trends noted by Loing, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan Americas, during his walk around the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall in Detroit.

(January 14, 2012) DETROIT — The Automotive News has picked the hits and misses from the Detroit auto show. And the industry trade publication found that design, not recovery from the economic downturn, was the hot topic.

The Detroit auto show was not the kind of gloom-fest that has marked several international auto shows in the past three years. Cobo Center was crammed with introductions — including the ogle-worthy Acura NSX and the Aston-like Ford Fusion — that brought fun and fantasy back into the old building.

(January 12, 2012) DETROIT — Just days after being revealed to the world, the new Ford Fusion is already bringing home awards. The Autoweek editorial staff has chosen Fusion for its Best in Show award at the North American International Auto Show.

The selection is based on one compelling measurement — the car people will remember most five years from now.

(January 12, 2012) WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — One in three new-vehicle owners who switched brands say their previous brand didn’t make the type of vehicle they wanted, indicating that striking the right combination of model offerings and vehicle appeal is critical to retaining customers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Customer Retention Study released Wednesday.

(January 12, 2011) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is still a popular destination for the world of computers, mobile devices and home electronics, but automotive technology is quickly becoming a top focus for show exhibitors and exhibitors, reports Edmunds.com.

(January 11, 2012) CHICAGO — Cars.com has announced the Dodge Challenger as the winner of its Shoppers' Choice award. Finalists for the award were selected based on shoppers' actions on the site that indicated interest in new vehicles, including searching for vehicles, sending inquiries to dealers on availability and most importantly, filling out a positive review of their vehicle.

(January 10, 2012) DETROIT — Last year was record-shattering for Kia Motors America. Kia saw record sales every month, more awards and accolades for its vehicles and the Kia brand than ever before, and the 17th straight year of increased market share to an all-time high of 3.8 percent as the company broke its annual sales record with 485,492 units sold.