(February 8, 2013) NEW YORK — Lincoln Center is buzzing with the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week as it gets underway from Feb. 7 to 14 with more than 90 designers presenting their fall 2013 collections. Among the most anticipated fashion houses displaying their latest looks on the runways, Mercedes-Benz is also rolling-out its all-new CLA-Class and limited edition SLS AMG Black Series, in a new brand installation featuring coordinating looks curated by well-known fashion stylist, Danielle Nachmani.

(February 8, 2013) UNITED KINGDOM — Ford has started production at its assembly plant in Cologne, Germany, of the new Ford Fiesta ST — the first production Fiesta to record a 0-62 mph acceleration time of under seven seconds.

Developed by Ford Team RS, the European arm of Ford Motor Company’s Global Performance Vehicle group, the new Fiesta ST for Europe is powered by a 1.6-liter EcoBoost gas engine to achieve 0-62 mph in 6.9 seconds and offer 180 horsepower. Top speed is 136.7 mph.

(February 8, 2013) CHICAGO — Blurring the line between Kia’s gorgeous GT concept and a luxury CUV, Kia on Thursday slipped the silk off the Cross GT concept at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. The Cross GT features an elegant yet powerful stance, confirming once again Kia’s now-well-established reputation for world-class design. 

(February 7, 2013) ZURICH — The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible will make its world debut on March 5 at the Geneva Motor Show.

"It's fitting to introduce the new Stingray convertible on the global stage at Geneva because Corvette is the face of Chevrolet the world over," said Susan Docherty, president and managing director of Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe. "It is an icon that has long been recognized and admired even in countries where it's never officially been offered."