(April 17, 2013) SALT LAKE CITY — Helping deliver a baby is not listed in an OnStar advisor’s job description, but within the past year an emergency advisor has helped coach a woman through labor, while others administered CPR instruction to a young child and instructed how to stop excessive bleeding — all while the caller waited for help to arrive.

(April 17, 2013) TORRANCE, Calif. — Nearly 2 million (1,951,243) Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles have been sold in the United States since the first Prius left the showroom more than a decade ago, significantly reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.

The announcement was made today by Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA,  in conjunction with Toyota's announcement in Japan that it has sold 5 million hybrid vehicles worldwide.

(April 16, 2013) DETROIT — Chevrolet sold more than 1.18 million vehicles around the world in the first quarter of 2013 achieving its 10th consecutive quarter of record global sales on the strength of products like the Cruze compact car which recently surpassed the 2 million mark in total global sales since its launch in 2009.

(April 16, 2013) With the introduction of an all-new fourth-generation Pathfinder last year, Nissan's legendary adventure-ready SUV took a major step forward in refinement, enhanced fuel economy, cutting-edge technology and family utility.

Now, for the 2014 model year, the evolution of the Pathfinder continues with the introduction of a new hybrid powertrain system designed to enhance fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions with no reduction of driving performance, passenger roominess or cargo capacity.

(April 16, 2013) NEW ORLEANS — On most days, Aldon Lightfoot works with fellow longshoremen to load and unload ships at the Port of New Orleans. Today, Lightfoot worked alongside seven members of an elite class of athletes — Heisman Memorial Trophy winners — to build a Habitat home for his growing family.

(April 16, 2013) PARK RIDGE, N.J. — The Hertz Corporation and China Auto Rental (CAR) announced today that Hertz, the global car rental leader, has agreed to invest in CAR, China's domestic market leader in short and long-term car rentals.

(April 16, 2013) MONTVALE, N.J. — Smart, the iconic microcar, hits the road on an 11-city tour bringing the all-new smart electric drive to eco-minded urbanites across the country. Each stop on the tour offers an opportunity to drive the most affordable electric vehicle on the market, with an MSRP of $25,000 (additional federal, state and local subsidies may further reduce the cost of the car).

(April 15, 2013) Honda has taken limited sponsorship of the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb June 29-30 and will also campaign vehicles in multiple classes with an eye toward challenging for the overall victory, as well as setting a record for the number of classes entered by a single manufacturer.

(April 15, 2013) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford is launching a new Vehicle Orientation program at dealerships nationwide this week that is designed to help bridge the gap between consumers and their cars by providing customers with access to a comprehensive online library of “video snacks” — short videos that explain how to use specific vehicle features like Remote Start Systems, MyKey and Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.

(April 15, 20130 DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford and General Motors have signed an agreement under which both companies will jointly develop an all-new generation of advanced-technology nine- and 10-speed automatic transmissions for cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks. The new transmissions, to be built in both front- and rear-wheel-drive variants, will improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy.