(December 20, 2012) ARLINGTON, Va. — A group of moderately priced midsize cars outperformed most of their luxury counterparts in a challenging new frontal crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on 2013 models. Of the 18 midsize family cars evaluated in the small overlap test, two earn the top rating of good, 11 earned acceptable, three earn marginal, and two are poor.
(December 20, 2012) TORRANCE, Calif. — HO HO…UH OH! While surfing the internet awaiting their big night out, Santa’s reindeer discovered a last-minute travel deal to spend the holidays in Hawaii and immediately departed for the tropics. In a panic, Santa called Lexus for help.
(December 19, 2012) GM announced today the next-generation Chevrolet Camaro will be assembled at the Lansing Grand River (LGR) Assembly Plant in Lansing, Mich.. The decision is based on a comprehensive business case, GM said. Lower capital investment and improved production efficiencies were key factors in the business case. 
(December 19, 2012) DETROIT — Hyundai is recalling about 13,500 Velosters with sunroofs that may shatter while the car is moving, the company and U.S. safety regulators said. The optional "panoramic" sunroofs may have been weakened during the car's assembly process, which could cause the glass panel to break, Hyundai said in a filing submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
(December 19, 2012) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — Mini is geared up for 2013 in a seriously sporty mood and with further additions to its model range. The North American International Auto Show in Detroit hosts the world premiere of the Mini John Cooper Works Paceman.
(December 19, 2012) DETROIT — General Motors today said it will purchase 200 million shares of GM common stock held by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for $5.5 billion, or $27.50 per share. The share buyback is part of the Treasury’s plan, also announced today, to fully exit its entire holdings of GM stock within 12 to 15 months, subject to market conditions.
(December 19, 2012) DETROIT — Ford and its community relations arm, Ford Motor Company Fund (Ford Fund), has announced the launch of a major program in Detroit to strengthen neighborhoods and provide support for education, summer jobs programs and other community needs.
(December 19, 2012) OXFORD, UK — In 2013 Mini UK and its parent company BMW Group will celebrate 100 years of car-making at the site of Mini Plant Oxford. The focus point for the celebrations will be March 28, which is 100 years to the day when the first Bullnose Morris Oxford rolled off the line.
(December 19, 2012) YOKOHAMA, Japan — Infiniti, the premium car brand of Nissan Motor Co., today confirmed that, consistent with its global expansion plans, it will manufacture vehicles in Europe from Nissan's award winning production base in Sunderland, United Kingdom.
(December 19, 2012) TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota’s fourth-generation RAV4 arrives in January, a reinvention of the world’s original crossover sport utility vehicle. Toyota says "the new RAV4 offers balanced performance and capability, including great fuel efficiency, class-leading cargo capacity, striking design, and a compelling array of standard features. RAV4 is available in three trim levels: LE, XLE and Limited."Syndicate
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