(March 3, 2014) CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Perhaps it has something to do with a combination of the brutal winter of 2013-14 and the fact that virtually every Subaru sold in the U.S. comes with all-wheel drive. Whatever it is, Subaru reported today that its February sales of 34,909 vehicles represents a 24% increase over February 2013 and a new February sales record.

(March 3, 2014) DEARBORN, Mich. — Despite Ford's total U.S. sales off 6 percent from February 2013, Ford's F-Series pickup recorded its best February sales in eight years with 55,882 units sold.

Ford had total sales of 183,947 vehicles in February  with retail sales of 125,919 vehicles, off 4 percent. In addition to the F-150, Lincoln brand vehicles posted strong gains.

(March 3, 2014) Preparing for the 2015 introduction of the next Honda fuel cell-electric vehicle (FCEV), Honda R&D Americas has installed a state-of-the-art hydrogen refueling station on its Torrance, Calif.,campus. This advanced station will serve as a platform for demonstrating and validating the enhanced hydrogen fueling protocol developed by Honda, named the MC Fill.

(March 3, 2014) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Group today reported U.S. sales of 154,866 units, an 11 percent increase compared with sales in February 2013 (139,015 units), and the group’s best February sales since 2007.

(March 1, 2014) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Hyundai Motor America has announced a relationship with Shell Oil to recommend its Quaker State branded motor oils for Hyundai’s dealer network as part of a new lubricants program. Beginning in March, Hyundai dealers participating in the Hyundai Lubricants Program will provide Quaker State branded motor oils for the vehicles they service.

(March 1, 2015) DETROIT— Closing its first full year, the Encore became the Buick lineup’s fifth model and second crossover, ringing up sales success in one of the industry’s fastest-growing segments.

Entering the small SUV and small luxury SUV segment in the U.S. at the end of last January, the Encore helped boost sales in a rapidly expanding market that just last year alone, grew by 52 percent from 2012.

(March 1, 2014) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nissan today announced a $149,990 starting price for the limited production 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO, the fastest Nissan GT-R ever built and holder of the volume production car lap record (7:08.679) at the famed Nurburgring racetrack in Germany. The GT-R NISMO is scheduled to go on sale at select Nissan dealers in the U.S. beginning July 31.

(March 1, 2014) Despite plans to end production of the compact hybrid Insight this summer, Honda said Friday that it is committed to a product strategy focused on further advancing fuel-efficient and alternative-fuel vehicle technologies that are better aligned with customer needs and that strengthen the company's U.S. sales momentum.

(February 28, 2014) GENEVA — Racing fans around the world will feel the adrenaline when Lexus debuts the RC F GT3 racing concept at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show. The RC F GT3 concept, based on the recently revealed RC F performance coupe, was developed to meet Group GT3 international racing standards.

(February 28, 2014) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A custom 2014 Ford Mustang GT starring in the new movie, “Need for Speed,” will be auctioned off for charity by Ford Motor Company at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction on April 12.

Building on the excitement of the movie, premiering March 14, this Mustang will be offered at no reserve, with proceeds benefiting the Henry Ford Health System, a not-for-profit group founded by Henry Ford to improve the health and well-being of a diverse community.