(April 13, 2013) LONDON — The world premiere of a cutting-edge MG CS concept, designed to slot into the compact SUV sector, will be unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show next week. The compact SUV segment is one of the fastest growing areas of the global automotive market.

It’s the latest result of a massive investment in the brand by MG’s owner, the SAIC Motor group, and previews MG’s first production urban SUV. It will be unveiled on the firm’s stand on April 20.

(April 13, 2013) The Volkswagen Group delivered 2.27 million vehicles from January to March, a 5 percent increase over 2012. The company handed over 864,400 vehicles in March, a 0.2 percent increase.

(April 13, 2013) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nissan has announced that Fred M. Diaz has been named to the newly formed position of divisional vice president, Nissan Sales & Marketing. Diaz leaves Chrysler Group where he has served as president and chief executive officer of the Ram Truck brand since October 2009.

(April 13, 2013) PARIS  — Participants in last Sunday's Paris Marathon had a chance to "prepare the race of tomorrow today," thanks to an innovative initiative by Nissan. As an official partner of the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon, Nissan not only provided race organizers with a fleet of all-electric Nissan Leafs to accompany the runners. It also gave runners a chance to win a trip to the 2014 New York Marathon.

(April 12, 2013) DETROIT — Paddle shifters take on new meaning in the Cadillac ELR, the brand’s first electric vehicle with extended range capability that goes on sale in early 2014. Unlike traditional performance vehicles where the steering wheel-mounted paddles allow drivers to upshift and downshift the mechanical transmission, Cadillac ELR’s paddle shifters enable the driver to temporarily regenerate energy and store it as electricity in the battery pack for later use.

(April 12, 2013) Aston Martin is ripping up the record books at the 41st ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring next month as the famous British sports car brand is to race a pioneering hybrid hydrogen car.

(April 12, 2013) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford has announced a new 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine will join its lineup of powertrains. The 1.5-liter engine is a key strategic entry for Ford, as the company works to meet strong global demand for its four-cylinder EcoBoost engines.

(April 12, 2013) Offering uncompromised performance and unmistakable design, the new 2014 Audi R8 model represents the pinnacle of Audi performance with the top up or down. The R8 has established itself as an icon in the short time since its introduction in 2008. The new 2014 Audi R8 is more dynamic and powerful than ever and went on sale April 11.

(April 11, 2013) LONDON — Joy Rainey, a regular participant in the Royal Automobile Club's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run each November, will begin an epic 2,826-mile journey across the U.S. on Saturday, April 13. At 8 a.m. Joy will be flagged away by the Mayor of Oceanside, California, to drive from Los Angeles to Daytona Beach, Fla., in her 1904 Curved Dash Oldsmobile to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.

(April 11, 2013) Japanese automakers including Toyota, Nissan and Honda are recalling about 3.4 million vehicles worldwide built between November 200 and March 2004 due to defective airbags supplied by Takata Corp.

Toyota is recalling about 1.73 million vehicles, including 580,000 vehicles in North America and 490,000 vehicles in Europe. Honda is recalling about 1.14 million vehicles, while Nissan said it may call back 480,000 vehicles. Mazda said it recalled 45,463 units.