(August 9, 2012) DETROIT — The 2013 Buick Verano Turbo sedan will be priced at $29,990, including a destination charge of $885. The turbocharged Verano uses an Ecotec 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing to produce 250 horsepower.

(August 8, 2012) ROLLE, Switzerland — Nissan has announced European sales of 53,323 units for July 2012, posting an increase in market share for the second successive month. With monthly overall customer demand down 3.8% compared to July 2011, Nissan maintained its market share above 3.9% supported by strong sales in Eastern markets where sales jumped 15.3% to 14,540 units.

(August 8, 2012) ROLLE, Switzerland — The Dutch town of Linschoten has been named the most "switched on" in Europe, after receiving the greatest number of pledges of support for electric driving of any town or city in Europe during Nissan's campaign, The Big Turn On.

To mark the victory, Nissan is donating a number of its Quick Chargers, which allow owners of vehicles compliant with the international CHAdeMO charging standard to recharge the battery to 80 percent capacity in just 30 minutes.

(August 8, 2012) TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A bipartisan group of governors announced the formation of the National Governors Auto Caucus today at an annual industry conference sponsored by the Center for Automotive Research. The Governors Auto Caucus was formed to support a robust auto manufacturing sector that is vital to a healthy U.S. economy.

Governor Rick Snyder (R-MI), Governor Jay Nixon (D-MO), Governor Bill Haslam (R-TN) and Governor Pat Quinn (D-IL) are the founding governors launching the caucus.

(August 8, 2012) TORRANCE, Calif. — Honda today revealed the first images of the much anticipated all-new 2013 Honda Accord sedan and Accord coupe, set to go on sale this fall. The most sculpted Accord ever delivers an even more spacious and luxurious passenger cabin wrapped in an upscale, sophisticated exterior designed to stand the test of time.

(August 7, 2012) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — SRT Motorsports announced today that Dodge will withdraw from NASCAR competition at the conclusion of the 2012 season.

Ralph Gilles, President and CEO of Street and Racing Technology Brand and Motorsports at Chrysler, made the announcement during a media teleconference call. The decision affects current involvement in both the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series.

By Al Vinikour
MotorwayAmerica.com

(August 7, 2012) STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. — There was an old Sam Cooke record that was titled “Bring It on Home to Me.” This could be the theme song for a recent announcement by Ford Motor Company that it will open a new, flexible hybrid transmission assembly line to support its new C-MAX Hybrid , C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid, Fusion Hybrid, Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

(August 7, 2012) The purse-strings at Chrysler appear to be loosening each day as Chrysler makes appearances in two summer blockbusters and takes the Dart on the road. The auto maker ventures into some light product placement this summer with features in two prominent popcorn flicks: “The Dark Knight Rises” and “Total Recall,” a revamp of the 1990 Schwarzenegger original.

(August 7, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford once again raises the hybrid fuel-economy bar with the all-new Ford C-Max Hybrid, which is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined — beating Toyota Prius v by up to 7 mpg.
 

(August 6, 2012) LONDON — Nissan has unveiled a bold new vision for the future of the London ‘black cab’ and its 300,000 daily users — the Nissan NV200 London Taxi. The NV200 London Taxi will offer significantly reduced CO2 outputs compared to current taxi models, a focus in line with the Mayor Boris Johnson’s Air Quality strategy for London.