(November 3, 2011) LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Auto Show will surpass 50 vehicle debuts when it opens Nov. 16 and 17 for press and Nov. 18-27 for the public. 

As a bright spot in the overall economy, the auto industry continues its momentum at the L.A. Show, highlighted by more than 22 manufacturer press conferences.

(November 3, 2011) DETROIT — In celebration of its 100th birthday today, Chevrolet is recognizing the people who have made Chevrolet the successful global brand it is today. The brand is offering dealer promotions in hometowns across the United States, starring in a feature-length documentary, and inviting fans to share their Chevrolet memories online.

(November 3, 2011) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford is unveiling its vision for a future high-performance Fiesta ST at the Los Angeles Auto Show this month. The Ford Fiesta ST Concept signals the next step in Ford Motor Company’s global performance vehicle strategy and hints at how a future Fiesta ST model might look when it joins the Focus ST in the global small car portfolio.

(November 2, 2011) Kia has announced that it plans to build a third manufacturing plant in China in order to meet dramatically increasing local demand and to maintain its positive sales momentum in the Chinese market.

The signing ceremony for the investment Memorandum of Understanding to build the new Dongfeng Yueda Kia Plant 3 in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province was attended by more than 50 Chinese government officials and Kia Motors representatives.

(November 2, 2011) SEATTLE, Wash. — Starting today, drivers who want to go completely gasoline-free will be able to configure the all-new 2012 Ford Focus Electric online at Ford.com and place their orders with a Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) dealer.
 
“Today is an historic day, as Ford opens up the order banks for the company’s first full production, all-electric passenger vehicle — the Focus Electric,” said Chad D’Arcy, Focus Electric Marketing Manager.

(November 2, 2011) Honda's four-door, five-passenger pickup receives styling upgrades and improved highway fuel economy for 2012, along with a new Ridgeline Sport model.

The 2012 Ridgeline is now available in four models, including the Ridgeline RT, new Ridgeline Sport, Ridgeline RTS and Ridgeline RTL.

(November 2, 2011) Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that Infiniti will locate its new global headquarters in Hong Kong.

The move comes as Infiniti seeks to lift total global sales to 500,000 vehicles a year, as part of Nissan's six-year mid-term business plan, Nissan Power 88.

(November 2, 2011) LAS VEGAS — For the second year in a row, the Chevrolet Camaro is the “hottest car” at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The SEMA Award recognizes the most accessory-friendly vehicle, based on the volume of aftermarket parts exhibited at the annual showcase of automotive performance and personalization.

The SEMA Award was first handed out in 2010, which not only makes Camaro a two-time winner, but the only car to receive the award.

(November 1, 2011) Chrysler today reported U.S. sales of 114,512, a 27 percent increase compared with sales in October 2010 (90,137 units), and the best October sales since 2007.

Chrysler Group’s 27 percent sales increase was driven by retail sales that were up 40 percent in October. Chrysler has beaten the average industry sales increase in nine of 10 months this year.

(November 1, 2011) NEW YORK — Toyota today announced plans to begin exporting U.S.-built Sienna minivan to distributors in South Korea. 

The Sienna is produced at Toyota's manufacturing plant in Princeton, Ind.  A top seller in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, this is the first time the vehicle will be exported outside of North America. Shipments are scheduled to begin in early November.