(August 3, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich.—  Allergy Alert app is now compatible with Ford SYNC AppLink to give drivers a safe way to check the potential for scratchy eyes, sore throats and runny noses while on the go.
 
“Mobile health apps are changing the way consumers manage their own wellness, and Ford SYNC provides the platform to extend this growing trend to the driving experience,” explained Doug VanDagens, global director of Ford Connected Services.

(August 3, 2012) DETROIT — New York’s famed Brooklyn Bridge provided a key testing ground for Cadillac’s new Driver Awareness and Driver Assist active safety technologies that include maintaining a safe following distance to other vehicles even in stop-and-go traffic.

The Brooklyn Bridge’s intricate metal design and traffic volume allowed General Motors engineers to refine the radar sensors so they can tell the difference between stationary objects like guard rails and bridge structure from vehicle traffic.

(August 2, 2012) TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota has reported July 2012 sales results of 164,898 units, an increase of 36.6 percent compared to the same period last year on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 24 selling days in July 2012 compared to 26 selling days in July 2011, Toyota sales were up 26.1 percent from the year-ago month.

(August 2, 2012) DETROIT — General Motors reported today that net profit fell sharply in the second quarter, as widening losses in Europe partially offset "solid" earnings in North America.

Net income attributable to common stockholders for the April-June period dropped 41 percent to $1.49 billion. Revenue dipped 4 percent to $37.61 billion, largely due to the stronger U.S. dollar. North American pretax profit fell 13 percent from the year-earlier period to $1.97 billion.