(October 19, 2013) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford will roar into Las Vegas next month, showcasing 57 customized vehicles and delivering several exciting announcements as it goes further for the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s premier annual event. Ford will highlight its rich history of longtime relationships with aftermarket tuners at the 2013 SEMA show, taking over more than 27,000 square feet inside Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 5-8.

(October 18, 2013) DETROIT — Chevrolet sold a record 1.25 million vehicles around the world in the third quarter of 2013, up 0.6 percent over the same period in 2012, and the brand achieved its 12th straight quarter of year-over-year increased sales.   

(October 18, 2013) SAN ANTONIO — Everyone has a lucky number.  And for 10 San Antonio organizations, 10 is their new lucky number. Exactly 10 years to the date after breaking ground, Toyota Texas has donated 10 trucks to thank the community for a decade of support, trust and friendship. 

Team members, suppliers and guests celebrated the anniversary at the plant.

(October 18, 2013) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford trumped Chevrolet and Dodge in recent instrumented acceleration testing by the Michigan State Police. The new Ford EcoBoost-powered Police Interceptor sedan bested both the Chevrolet Caprice V8 and Hemi Dodge Charger, while Ford Police Interceptor utility with EcoBoost took down the V8-equipped Chevrolet Tahoe.

(October 18, 2013) Toyota is recalling about 803,000 sedans, mostly its Camry, in the United States from the 2012 and 2013 model years because of potential problems with air conditioning condensers, the company said on Oct. 17.

(October 18, 2013) MUNICH — Mini is extending its program of exterior paint finishes for current models to include an exclusive new variant. Frozen Black metallic paint is now available as a limited edition color for the top of the range Mini Countryman and Mini Paceman models.

This innovative paint which has a textured, shimmering matt finish, gives the car a striking and expressive appearance. The new color and finish is available for the Mini Cooper S Countryman, Mini Cooper SD Countryman, Mini Cooper S Paceman, Mini Cooper SD Paceman, Mini John Cooper Works Countryman and Mini John Cooper Works Paceman.

(October 17, 2013) Volvo Car Group has developed a revolutionary concept for lightweight structural energy storage components that could improve the energy usage of future electrified vehicles. The material, consisting of carbon fibers, nano-structured batteries and super capacitors, offers lighter energy storage that requires less space in the car, cost effective structure options and is eco-friendly.

(October 17, 20130 MONTVALE, N.J. — The first of the new-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class model line, the 2014 S550, debuted Oct. 15 at dealerships across the country and on network television as part of an integrated marketing launch.

Mercedes says the long-heralded as the benchmark innovator for luxury sedans, the flagship S-Class cradles its occupants with the latest in luxury — including a hot-stone massage — while providing the most sophisticated accident-avoidance technology on the road today.

(October 17, 2013) MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson is acting quickly to address potential safety issues by voluntarily recalling certain 2014 Touring motorcycles equipped with a hydraulic clutch system that may pose a safety issue for riders and/or passengers. The recalls include a Do Not Ride notice to owners and a Do Not Deliver notice to Harley-Davidson dealers until the motorcycle is fixed.

(October 17, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — General Motors will build a Chevrolet Impala sedan for retail and fleet customers that operates on either gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG), GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson announced on Oct. 16.