(October 9, 2009) Infiniti has confirmed that its first production hybrid vehicle will be part of the recently announced line of 2011 Infiniti M luxury performance sedans, which are scheduled to go on sale in spring 2010 at Infiniti dealers nationwide. The Infiniti M35 hybrid is expected to arrive about 12 months later as a 2012 model. It is Infiniti’s first hybrid in its 20-year existence, as well as the cleanest and most economical car in Infiniti’s history.

(October 7, 2009) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday said it is conducting a preliminary investigation into frame corrosion on 2000 and 2001 model year oyota Tundra pickups. An estimated 218,000 units are involved, the Automotive News reported today.

The probe comes a week after Toyota announced its largest U.S. recall in company history.

(October 7, 2010) The Lexus flagship sedan, the LS 460, gets some refreshening for the 2010 model year, according to Lexus, which introduced the car on Tuesday.

A new exterior design includes revised front fascia, headlamps and taillamps; a new optional sport package will be offered combining sport-tuned air suspension, Brembo bakes, 19-inch forged wheels with aero body design elements and exclusive interior features; and new audio and telematics technology have been added.

(October 6, 2009) Kia has introduced the all-new 2011 Sorento CUV, the first vehicle that will roll off the line at Kia Motors’ state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia. The Georgia plant will have the capacity to build 300,000 vehicles a year.

The new Sorento adopts Kia signature design cues and, according to Kia, offers the U.S. market a well-equipped, well-appointed and versatile CUV.