(August 22, 2013) DETROIT — When the OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App launched, it was the first app from an automaker to offer drivers remote access to their vehicle. Now RemoteLink can claim the distinction of being the first remote telemetry app from an automaker to work on all four primary smartphone platforms — iPhone, Android, Blackberry and now Microsoft Windows phones.

(August 22, 2013) Last week Volkswagen celebrated the production of 10 million cars at its Volkswagen de México manufacturing facility in Puebla, Mexico. The 10- millionth car was a Volkswagen Beetle GSR, a limited edition, 1970s-inspired Beetle that goes on sale in the United States this month.

(August 21, 2013) FORT WAYNE, Ind. — On Saturday, Sept. 14, General Motors invites owners of its pickup trucks to the GM Truck Homecoming, celebrating the local launch of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks. At least 1,500 GM pickup trucks — old and new — are expected to attend.

(August 21, 2013) The 458 Speciale is the latest product of Ferrari’s core philosophy of extreme technological innovation and research which, in this instance, has yielded powertrain, aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics advances that transform the already exceptional 458 Italia into a car genuinely worthy of the “Speciale” moniker.

(August 21, 2013) IRVINE, Calif. — At the kickoff of Nissan 360, an industry showcase of Nissan's global product and technology portfolio, the company announced it will offer a newly-developed Cummins V8 turbo diesel in its next-generation full-size pickup.

(August 21, 2013) TORRANCE, Calif., — The all-new 2014 Lexus IS sport sedan is getting closer to making its grand entrance this November at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The third-generation IS will turn heads at SEMA with new aggressive exterior styling demonstrated by a spindle grille, wider stance and sporty rocker panels. 

(August 20, 2013) DETROIT — The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and High Country and the GMC Sierra and Sierra Denali 1500 are the first pickup trucks to receive the highest possible five-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration changed its New Car Assessment Program for the 2011 model year.

(August 20, 2013) WOLFSBURG — This is the year of the Golf. The first six months of 2013 have already seen the European debuts of the new Golf GTI, Golf GTD, Golf Variant, and Golf TDI BlueMotion. Volkswagen is continuing its Golf product offensive with the flagship of the model series — the new Golf R.

The sports car of the lineup is powered by a newly designed 296-horsepower TSI engine, which is 30 horsepower stronger, but up to 18 per cent more fuel efficient than the engine in the previous model.

(August 20, 2013) IRVINE, Calif. — Nissan Motor Co. is marking its 80th anniversary with "Nissan 360," a month-long showcase of the latest breakthroughs in vehicle technology, sustainability and market expansion by one of the world’s leading automotive groups.

The program will highlight the latest models and engineering innovations in a series of briefings and testing opportunities for over 1,000 media, investors, suppliers, dealers and industry experts.

(August 20, 2013) Volkswagen Brazil has announced a Final Edition version of the classic Type 2 Kombi van that has been in continuous production there for 56 years — since 1957. According to Volkswagen, that achievement makes the VW Transporter, which is often referred to as the camper van, the longest produced model in automotive history.