(December 17, 2010) Honda has announced another recall on the heels of a recall of Fit models earlier this week.

This recall involves thePassport SUV, sold at the turn of the decade. Honda will recall 35,984 Passport vehicles from model years 1998-2002 in the U.S. to inspect the front brackets of the rear suspension lower trailing links.

(December 17, 2010) DETROIT — General Motors today announced that Joel Ewanick has been appointed Global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately.

"As we continue our rapid growth in major global markets, it is important that we take a more customer-focused view of our overall marketing strategy,” said Dan Akerson, Chief Executive Officer. 

(December 17, 2010) TOKYO/PARIS — Nissan and Mitsubishi have announced that the two companies agreed to expand their current scope of cooperation, especially in the Japanese mini car and global commercial vehicle businesses.

Additionally the two companies agreed to study new opportunities which would generate additional synergies.

(December 16, 2010) The Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf and Hyundai Sonata today were named finalists for 2011 North American Car of the Year, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Explorer and Dodge Durango were named Truck of the Year finalists.

The awards are judged by 49 automotive journalists from the United States and Canada representing magazines, newspapers, Web sites, television and radio.