(June 1, 2012) DETROIT – General Motors today reported May sales of 245,256 vehicles in the United States, up 11 percent year over year and the highest monthly total since August 2009 when dealers delivered 246,479 units.  GM retail sales were up 14 percent year-over-year and the retail mix was 70 percent.

(June 1, 2012) TORRANCE, Calif. — Led by record CR-V crossover sales, American Honda today reported May 2012 U.S. sales of 133,997 units, an increase of 47.6 percent compared to May 2011 (an increase of 36.3 percent based on the daily selling rate).

(June 1, 2012) FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The global expansion of Infiniti into new luxury markets continues on pace with the recent opening of the first Infiniti retailer in the Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo Motors Company unveiled its newly constructed world-class Infiniti Center in the capital city of Santo Domingo in late March, marking the beginning of modern automotive luxury in the region.

(June 1, 2012) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Volkswagen Chattanooga has achieved another significant production milestone — the completion of its 100,000th Passat, just nine months after the car went on sale in the U.S. The milestone Passat was handed over to its new owner in a ceremony held today with hundreds of Volkswagen employees at the Chattanooga factory.

(June 1, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich. — For sport compact fans, the only thing better than driving the new Ford Focus ST is driving the Focus ST on a course with professional instruction and timed autocross hot laps.
 
That, and more, is what Ford is bringing to driving enthusiasts in New York; Washington, D.C.; Boston; San Francisco and Los Angeles this summer, beginning June 30 in New York.

(May 31, 2012) The introduction of the all-new 2013 ES 350 and ES 300h marks the sixth generation of Lexus’ popular luxury sedan since its introduction over 20 years ago. It features the signature Lexus spindle grille, a new design, enhanced handling and a new hybrid edition.
 
“Since its introduction in 1989, the ES has been the benchmark luxury sedan for quality, reliability, ride comfort and value,” said Mark Templin, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “The new ES 350 and the first ever ES hybrid raise the bar once again.”

(May 31, 2012) TORRANCE, Calif. — Acura has launched a comprehensive marketing campaign to debut the ILX, an all-new compact luxury sedan positioned as the gateway to the Acura brand by targeting Gen Y buyers.

The Gen Y-focused campaign developed with rp&, Acura's agency of record, is "designed to help usher energetic, young consumers into the luxury market with TV, digital and print advertising."



(May 31, 2012) This showdown was at sunrise.

The Mopar Ram Runner and the Ford SVT Raptor met for a shoot-out at Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area, a state park in southeast California with 85,000 acres of nothing but dirt, dust and desert. When all was said and done, the Mopar Ram Runner was declared the winner.

(May 30, 2012) YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan's Taxi of Tomorrow, New York City's next-generation cab, stopped off at the company's Yokohama headquarters Tuesday, showcasing the groundbreaking model to Japanese media.

The cab, based on Nissan's successful NV200 van, is set to debut on the streets of New York in October 2013, six years after the Taxi of Tomorrow project kicked off.

(May 30, 2012) RVINE, Calif. — Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., a global leader in natural gas, hydrogen and hybrid/electric vehicle technologies, today announced that it has delivered the first pilot version of its plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) F-150 pickup truck to Florida Power & Light Company, in association with Dow Kokam, the lithium-ion battery system supplier for the PHEV F-150.