(January 28, 2011) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford today reported 2010 full year net income of $6.6 billion, or $1.66 per share, an increase of $3.8 billion, or 80 cents per share, from 2009. This was Ford’s highest net income in more than 10 years, as strong products and new investments fueled improvements in all of the company’s business operations around the world.

(January 28, 2011) DETROIT — Chevrolet is stepping up the national rollout of the Volt to match customer interest.

“We’re accelerating our launch plan to have Volts in all participating Chevrolet dealerships in every single state in the union by the end of this year,” said Rick Scheidt, U.S. vice president, Chevrolet Marketing.

(January 28, 2011) Toyota this week recalled nearly 1.7 million vehicles globally for a variety of fuel system related problems, including 245,000 Lexus IS and Lexus GS sedans in the United States.

(January 27, 2011) CHERRY HILL, N.J. (PRNewswire) — Subaru, while enjoying an epic "tail" of record sales, once more separates itself from the pack of Big Game advertisers with its "Dog Tested. Dog Approved." campaign and the new Subaru Game Day Dog Walk Event.

Jeep began as a military vehicle in 1940, produced by Willys-Overland. By the end of World War II more than 386,000 Jeeps were built for the war effort.

(January 27, 2011) NORTH DALLAS, Texas — To alleviate confusion over road closures, Super Bowl organizers have asked fans to turn off GPS units and follow directions on their parking passes.

OnStar subscribers, however, will have special access to information on routes and road closures with a simple push of the blue button. 

(January 26, 2011) PHOENIX, Ariz. —Mercedes-Benz is the "Official Vehicle" for the 2011 and 2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open tournament. The 2011 Phoenix Open is takes place next week, Feb. 3-6, at the TPC Scottsdale.

(January 26, 2011) GRAND BLANC, Mich. — GM Performance Parts (GMPP) announces the LSX Challenge Series. It is a four-race points drag racing series for the 2011 racing season, culminating with the 5th annual LSX Shootout, to be held in conjunction with the NMCA World Street Finals, Oct. 6-9, in Indianapolis.

(January 25, 2011) HIROSHIMA, Japan — Mazda Motor Corporation is independently developing an electric vehicle (EV) with plans to begin leasing in Japan in spring 2012. The new EV, based on its Demio subcompact (globaly known as the Mazda2), is expected to have a driving range of 120 miles and will be leased mainly to local government bodies and fleet customers.

(January 25, 2011) The quattro permanent all-wheel drive system has been a successful technology for over 30 years and an Audi cornerstone. Now Audi is making it even better — with new models and new approaches to the technology.