(April 16, 2011) Nissan is apologetic for a glitch that has turned up in its new electric car, the Leaf, and is prepared to make the necessary repairs as soon as possible. In some cases, the repairs can be made at a customer's home or place of work, Nissan said.

(April 16, 2011) SHANGHAI — On the eve of the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show, Ford announced that it will introduce 15 new vehicles in China by 2015, as part of its unprecedented expansion in Asia.
 
“Together with our partners, we are leveraging the strength of the One Ford plan and our global platforms to bring 15 new vehicles to China by 2015, reinforcing our commitment to offer a full portfolio of vehicles for our Chinese customers," said Joe Hinrichs, president, Ford Asia Pacific and Africa.

(April 15, 2011) The effects of the March 11 earthquake continue to adversely affect Toyota. The world's largest automaker said today it would continue building cars in Japan at half of the original rate at least until June 3.

It's been estimated that this will cost Toyota another 120,000 vehicles in lost production.

(April 15, 2011) DETROIT — Chevrolet today introduced the first production Z-Spec accessories for the 2012 Sonic, an all-new small car hitting the streets this fall. The Sonic is the replacement for the Aveo as the entry-level model in the Chevrolet lineup.

The Sonic Z-Spec portfolio — which will be showcased at the New York International Auto Show — includes “Color Out” accent packages with contrasting-color exterior parts and graphics that express the car’s performance characteristics.