(February 14, 2011) Infiniti today released the first images of its concept car for the Geneva Motor Show in March. Called ETHEREA, it is a compact luxury model that previews how a future entry-level Infiniti could look.

The pictures show an evolving Infiniti identity along with a profile distinctly different from anything currently available in the premium compact class.

(February 14, 2011) DETROIT — Deck plate honing a cylinder block, a precision-machining process typically reserved for high-performance engines, will be used on the Camaro ZL1 6.2L supercharged V8, helping maximize engine life, reduce friction between engine parts and increase horsepower.

(February 14, 2011) — It may be a concept, but the Nissan ESFLOW electric sports car proves it’s possible to remain environmentally sympathetic without having to give up the joy of driving.

It looks like a sports car, handles like a sports car and performs like one too. Using technology pioneered in the award-winning Nissan LEAF, the EV concept shows that driving can still be as much fun tomorrow as it is today.

(February 14, 2011) The 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine in the new Ford Focus has been acoustically tuned to produce an impressively sporty growl under hard acceleration. It features special technology that filters out unwanted engine noises, while transmitting pleasing sounds straight inside the car for maximum driver enjoyment.

(February 13, 2011) DETROIT — There are numerous incentives available for new-car shoppers this winter, and General Motors has been at the forefront of making deals.

On top of already generous incentives, GM is offering to waive the last three payments on existing leases if holders buy a new car, adding an incentive onto deals that last month exceeded offers made by rivals.

(February 13, 2011) CHICAGO — Chevrolet announced the 2012 Camaro ZL1, the highest-performing model in the car’s 45-year history and the most technically sophisticated, last week in Chicago.

Until now, the ZL1 designation was never an official model name, but the newest and most high-tech Camaro takes its name from the most exclusive and elite Camaro in history — one that was never intended for production.

(February 13, 2011) The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe will debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1 and make its way to U.S. showrooms in September.

The 302-horsepower C350 V-6 and 201-horsepower C250 turbocharged 4-cylinder include the progressive technology featured on the upcoming 2012 C-Class sedan, but packaged in a coupe design.

(February 12, 2011) WOLFSBURG — The Volkswagen Group started 2011 with a strong increase in sales, handing over 644,200 vehicles to customers in January compared to 538,600 in January 2010.

This represents an increase of 19.6 per cent, and means the Volkswagen Group performed noticeably better than the overall market, which grew 12.8 per cent.

(February 12, 2011) DETROIT — Ford announced plans this week to reduce its corporate debt levels by another $3 billion with the planned redemption or conversion of preferred securities.

The redemption of the convertible debentures will cut Ford's debt from $19.1 billion at the end of 2010 to near $16 billion.

(February 12, 2011) CHICAGO — American Suzuki this week announced that its most proven sales consultants will soon be equipped with the new SuzukiZone iPad sales tool "in order to deliver a more effective and comprehensive dealership experience."