(June 19, 2010) DEARBORN, Mich. — Lincoln’s first-ever hybrid — the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid — is now officially the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America with an EPA-certified 41 mpg rating in city driving and 36 mpg on the highway.

“The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid provides a real choice in the marketplace for customers looking for a vehicle that not only makes a statement about who they are but also reflects their ideals,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president, Global Product Development.

(June 18, 2010) Honda unveiled its all-new 2011 Odyssey minivan in a global webcast Thursday.

The dramatically restyled minivan will be lower and wider than the outgoing model when it arrives this fall. The fourth-generation minivan resembles the concept vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show, Honda officials said during a presentation of the Touring Elite model.

(June 17, 2010) HERNDON, Va — Volkswagen has announced the world debut of its all-new 2011 larger Jetta at a starting price about $2,000 less than the current model.

The announced starting price is $16,000, but the actual starting price will be $17,00, if you include the optional automatic transmission that most Americans prefer.

(June 14, 2010) STUTTGART — Mercedes-Benz is in the fast lane. Since the beginning of 2010 Mercedes-Benz has sold 16 percent more cars worldwide than in the same period last year.

And the groundwork has already been laid for further growth thanks to the current model offensive. Sixteen new or upgraded models will be launched during 2010 and 2011, including two vehicles in a soon-to-be family of four in the compact segment.