(November 8, 2011) Volvo has announced the arrival of the new Inscription edition of the C70 — at launch in 2006, the world's first four-seater convertible car with a three-piece folding hard top as standard.

The new Inscription edition, to be shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show, blends distinctive exterior details such as the painted grille and black 18-inch wheels with exclusive interior features, including Sovereign Hide upholstery and a leather-covered dashboard.

(November 8, 2011) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford has announced upgrades for the slow-selling Flex for the 2013 model year. There has been talk that the Flex may be dropped from the lineup although Ford officials say there are no such plans.

The Flex was introduced in 2008 and filled the gap left when Ford abandoned the minivan segment. But the seven-passenger family vehicle — part wagon, minivan and crossover — has failed to excite buyers.

(November 7, 2011) SHANGHAI — General Motors and its joint ventures set an October sales record in China of 220,412 units.

Sales were up 10.4 percent on an annual basis as domestic demand for vehicles from Shanghai GM rose 4.3 percent year on year to a new October high of 103,309 units and domestic sales by SAIC-GM-Wuling jumped 19.2 percent year on year to a record of 111,957 units.

(November 7, 2011) FRANKLIN, Tenn. —The Nissan GT-R "ultimate supercar that can be driven by anyone, anytime, anywhere" receives a number of engine and suspension refinements for the 2013 model year, all designed to enhance its already legendary performance.

"The 2013 Nissan GT-R once again sends a bold statement that it remains on the leading edge of international sports car design, technology and performance," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Nissan North America, Inc.