(March 13, 2014) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The 2014 Dodge Journey is upping its capability and value quotient by offering the Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engine and all-wheel drive (AWD) on base SE models for 2014, with a starting price of $24,895 (excluding $995 destination). The Dodge Journey SE V-6 AWD makes all-wheel drive more accessible within the Journey lineup by $1,800 compared to the SXT model.

(March 13, 2014) The BMW X4 Sports Activity Coupe will make its world debut and the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, BMW ALPINA B6 Gran Coupe, BMW X3 LCI and BMW Concept X5 eDrive will make their North American debuts at the 2014 New York International Auto Show on April 16.

(March 12, 2014) TORRANCE, Calif. — Acura and ELS Studio Premium Audio from Panasonic are presenting the Ben Folds 2014 LIVE Performances Tour. The multi-platinum singer-songwriter is scheduled to launch his new live tour in March featuring orchestra-backed performances plus select solo shows across the U.S.

(March 12, 2014) Volkswagen delivered 923,100 passenger cars in January-February, up  3.3 percent from 2013. The brand also grew deliveries for February, when customers took possession of 407,600, a 1.5 percent increase from last year.

(March 12, 2014) DETROIT — Proving there is more than one way to shed pounds, the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado uses engineering techniques and lightweight materials to create true pickup capability in a mass-efficient midsize package. The 2015 Colorado 4x4 crew cab, expected to be the most popular version of the new trucks, weighs 880 to 1,400 less than a full-size truck.

(March 12, 2014) To facilitate growing demands for virtual crash test data, Ford is increasing its investment in computing power an additional 50 percent this year. The technology investment will allow Ford to more quickly conduct virtual crash tests — some of which can take up to a full day to run — while also collecting more data.

(March 11, 2014) MARYSVILLE, Ohio — As part of its effort to reduce its global CO2 emissions and minimize the environmental impact of its operations, Honda of America Mfg. (HAM) will install a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station on its Marysville Auto Plant property  in Marysville, Ohio.

(March 12, 2014) TORRANCE, Calif. — With more power, a retuned suspension, an upgraded interior, a host of new features and a restyled coupe model, the 2014 Civic Si is ready to impress, Honda says. Add to this a Best Resale Value Award from Kelley Blue Book and a minimal $275  increase in the starting price, and the 2014 Civic Si is poised for success.

(March 11, 2014) TORRANCE, Calif. — American Honda will strategically realign its automobile sales and marketing operations into separate divisions organized by brand, as the Honda Division and Acura Division.  The moves, effective April 1, are intended to create greater clarity and more cohesive sales and marketing plans that are right for the products and customers of each brand.

(March 11, 2014) DETROIT — The first retail production 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will be auctioned to benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute. The Barrett-Jackson auction house will offer the supercar during its Collector Car Auction in Palm Beach, Fla., on April 12.