(December 30, 2012) TORRANCE, Calif. — Following a devastating year in 2011 when it was hampered by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami and was fighting millions of vehicle recalls, Toyota came fight back in 2012 to regain its title as world's largest automaker.

As the U.S. auto industry heads into a new year, Toyota looks back at its "tremendous year of growth and accomplishments" in 2012.

(December 28, 2012) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Car sales will grow in 2013, but that growth will slow to a single-digit pace, says Edmunds.com. Edmunds.com projects 15 million new car sales in 2013, a four percent increase over 2012.

And while next year's sales won't have as much momentum as recent post-recession years, there is still plenty of optimism in the auto industry.

(December 27, 2012) CHICAGO — Cars.com today announced the 2013 Honda Accord as the winner of its editors' Midsize Sedan Showdown which pitted six of the most popular midsize sedans under $26,000 against each other in a series of tests. Other sedans tested included the 2013 Ford Fusion, 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 2013 Kia Optima, 2013 Nissan Altima and the 2012 Toyota Camry.

(December 26, 2012) WASHINGTON — As Americans prepare for holiday celebrations, AAA reminds drivers and passengers alike of the dangers on the roads this New Year's Day, which consistently ranks as the year's deadliest day for alcohol-related fatalities.

To strengthen efforts to protect the public against drunk drivers and reduce alcohol-related traffic deaths, AAA is announcing its support of ignition interlocks for all convicted DUI offenders, and offers important safety advice to partygoers.