(February 9, 2013) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T and track-ready Challenger SRT8 392 models deliver exactly what modern muscle car enthusiasts want — two powerful HEMI V-8 engine choices with up to 470 horsepower, iconic and functional muscle-car styling and a world-class performance suspension designed for maximum grip — all executed with quality and precision.

(February 9, 2013) SHANGHAI, China — Ford China had its best-ever January, selling more than double the number of passenger cars it did in January 2012. Ford China sold 44,439 passenger cars — including imported vehicles — last month, a 135 percent increase year-over-year, and achieved combined passenger car and commercial vehicle sales of 61,475 wholesale vehicles, a 98 percent increase from January 2012.

(February 9, 2013) CHICAGO — The new 2014 Ram ProMaster is Ram Commercial’s latest addition to its popular vehicle lineup. ProMaster takes its place in the expanding, purpose-built, full-size van segment with a number of best-in-class features focused on the commercial customer.

(February 8, 2013) NEW YORK — Lincoln Center is buzzing with the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week as it gets underway from Feb. 7 to 14 with more than 90 designers presenting their fall 2013 collections. Among the most anticipated fashion houses displaying their latest looks on the runways, Mercedes-Benz is also rolling-out its all-new CLA-Class and limited edition SLS AMG Black Series, in a new brand installation featuring coordinating looks curated by well-known fashion stylist, Danielle Nachmani.

(February 8, 2013) Subaru will unveil the Subaru VIZIV concept vehicle at the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show March 5 representing Subaru’s future design direction and vision for technological innovation.

(February 8, 2013) UNITED KINGDOM — Ford has started production at its assembly plant in Cologne, Germany, of the new Ford Fiesta ST — the first production Fiesta to record a 0-62 mph acceleration time of under seven seconds.

Developed by Ford Team RS, the European arm of Ford Motor Company’s Global Performance Vehicle group, the new Fiesta ST for Europe is powered by a 1.6-liter EcoBoost gas engine to achieve 0-62 mph in 6.9 seconds and offer 180 horsepower. Top speed is 136.7 mph.

(February 8, 2013) CHICAGO — Performance is the theme at Nissan's display for the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. NISMO, Nissan's performance arm, will be center stage with the U.S. debuts of the new 2013 Juke NISMO — the complete performance makeover of the popular Juke crossover — and the 2014 370Z NISMO. The two NISMO models are part of an expansion of the NISMO brand worldwide.

(February 8, 2013) CHICAGO — Blurring the line between Kia’s gorgeous GT concept and a luxury CUV, Kia on Thursday slipped the silk off the Cross GT concept at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. The Cross GT features an elegant yet powerful stance, confirming once again Kia’s now-well-established reputation for world-class design. 

(February 8, 2013) CHICAGO — Toyota unveiled the redesigned 2014 Tundra full-size pickup truck at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show on Thursday. The Tundra is redesigned, inside and out, representing the first major change since the launch of the current generation for the 2007 model year.
 

(February 7, 2013) ZURICH — The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible will make its world debut on March 5 at the Geneva Motor Show.

"It's fitting to introduce the new Stingray convertible on the global stage at Geneva because Corvette is the face of Chevrolet the world over," said Susan Docherty, president and managing director of Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe. "It is an icon that has long been recognized and admired even in countries where it's never officially been offered."