(February 23, 2011) TROLLHATTAN, Sweden — The 2012 Saab 9-3, revealed today, features refreshed exterior and interior styling, backed by a more powerful, fuel-efficient engine.

The 9-3 gets new front bumpers and signature Saab "ice block" headlights. Inside, the instrument panel, cabin décor and seat upholstery are all given a fresh look.

(February 23, 2011) Ford is recalling F-150 pick-ups for a problem with the airbag. The Detroit News reported today that Ford is recalling 144,000 F-150s from the 2005-06 model years — 135,000 in the US and 9,000 units in Canada. Affected models were all made at Ford’s Norfolk plant between November 2004 and June 2005.

(February 23, 2011) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford has launched an Electrified Vehicle Facebook page to serve as a place where passionate enthusiasts or curious consumers can find and share information about the company’s electrified vehicles.

The Electrified Vehicle Facebook page is part of Ford’s efforts to educate consumers on the variety of choices available with electrified vehicles and what the company is doing to make an electric lifestyle as easy as possible.

(February 23, 2011) German luxury carmaker BMW will display a mini version of its Mini car March 1 at the Geneva Motor Show. Dubbed the Rocketman, the two-door hatch is likely to appeal to fans of the original 1950s runabout famous for its cornering.

The Rocketman is as wide and tall as the current Mini but, at 11 feet 3 inches long, it's a foot shorter.

(February 22, 2011) Making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1 will be the Subaru "Boxer Sports Car Architecture" concept, currently under joint development with Toyota. Subaru says its partnership with the world’s largest car manufacturer has "proved hugely successful in bringing the project to fruition in a timely and cost-effective manner."

(February 22, 2011) In the past few weeks Ferrari has revealed details of its new 12-cylinder FF, the company's most powerful and versatile four-seater ever, as well as its first four-wheel drive car.

The Ferrari FF — an acronym for Ferrari Four (four seats and four-wheel drive) — will be unveiled March 1 at the Geneva Motor Show, but will get its first official showing Wednesday (Feb. 23) on line at 6 p.m. (CET) at the Ferrari web site.

(February 22, 2011) DETROIT — The technology that makes high-end noise-canceling headphones coveted by frequent flyers and iPod audiophiles is helping GMC Terrain owners save gas.

Active noise cancellation does double duty on Terrain. The technology enables the crossover to deliver a segment-leading EPA-rated 32 mpg in highway driving while ensconcing the driver in one of the quietest interiors in its segment.

(February 22, 2011) Jaguar Land Rover is in talks with top Chinese SUV maker Great Wall Motor Co. about a potential China partnership, two executives told Reuters News on Monday.

JLR, a unit of India's Tata Motors Ltd., is among a very few top-line global brands that do not have manufacturing arrangements in China, where rivals BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and others already have racked up stellar sales.

(February 22, 2011) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — This is the era of Facebook and the social media and Jeep claims some bragging rights as the most popular nameplate on Facebook.

Jeep officials announced last week that the Jeep brand reached an "unprecedented domestic automotive milestone" as fans on the brand’s Facebook page reached and surpassed the 1 million mark.

(February 22, 2011) Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. has announced that it is the first single line manufacturer to sell 3 million certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles within program history.  Toyota marked the event by giving away a 2008 Sienna to the 3 millionth CPO buyer.