(January 15, 2013) DETROIT — The Nissan Versa lineup, which has been the longtime sales and share leader in the competitive United States entry-level segment, gets a dramatic new look with the launch of the all-new 2014 Nissan Versa Note.

(January 15, 2013) DETROIT — Cadillac unveiled the 2014 ELR today at the North American International Auto Show. The sleek luxury coupe features the first application of Extended Range Electric Vehicle technology by a full-line luxury automotive brand.

“ELR is an unprecedented combination of luxury, advanced engineering and progressive design in a coupe that is both sporty and environmentally friendly,” said Bob Ferguson, Cadillac global vice president. “This is a pivotal moment in Cadillac’s history, as we continue our product-driven expansion.”

(January 15, 2013) DETROIT — Building upon a history of providing the industry's top in-vehicle entertainment systems, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America has formed a working agreement with a global music industry icon — the legendary Abbey Road Studios — to develop custom audio systems for the automotive market.

(January 15, 2013) FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Nissan has announced that U.S. pricing for the new 2013 Nissan Leaf will start at  $28,800 for the newly-added S grade, making it the lowest priced five-passenger electric vehicle sold in the United States.

Depending on location, some consumers may purchase the vehicle for as low as $18,800 with qualifying federal and state tax credits, putting the Leaf on par with gas-powered vehicles of its size.

(January 15, 2013) DETROIT — Toyota revealed the Corolla Furia Concept at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit Monday hinting at the styling cues consumers can expect to see on the next-generation Corolla.  The concept represents an exterior styling study by Toyota designers, and it builds on the brand’s product development priority to develop more dramatic, expressively designed vehicles.

(January 14, 2013) DETROIT — Having finished 2012 with five-straight years of premium segment sales growth with its Genesis and Equus vehicle lines, Hyundai today unveiled its design direction for future premium vehicles with its HCD-14 Genesis concept at the North American International Auto Show.

(January 14, 2013) DETROIT — An all-new Honda "Urban SUV Concept" vehicle made its world debut today at the 2013 North American International Auto Show hinting at the styling direction of an all-new small SUV slated to launch in Japan by the end of 2013, followed by the U.S. market in 2014.

(January 14, 2013) DETROIT — Chevrolet, the world’s-fastest growing major automotive brand, sold more than 4.95 million vehicles in 2012, setting a global sales record and driving General Motors Co. global sales to more than 9.2 million vehicles, a 2.9 percent gain compared with 2011.

(January 14, 2013) DETROIT — The Cadillac ATS and Ram 1500 were named 2013 North American Car and Truck of the Year today by a panel of 49 automotive journalists. The awards were announced this morning at the North American International Auto Show.

The ATS faced the Ford Fusion and Honda Accord in the finals for 2013 North American Car of the Year, while the Ram 1500 was up against the Ford C-Max and Mazda CX-5 in the truck/utility finals.

(January 14, 2013) DETROIT, Mich. — The versatile CrossBlue SUV concept that is made its global debut at the North American International Auto Show was developed specifically for the U.S. and Canada. If it goes into production, the CrossBlue would flesh out the Volkswagen SUV lineup with a seven-seat midsize crossover that slots in above the Tiguan and below the premium Touareg.