(April 30, 2014) STUTTGART, Germany — Daimler AG reported today that it started 2014 with significant growth in unit sales, revenue and earnings. Worldwide, the Group sold 565,800 cars and commercial vehicles in the first quarter — more than ever before — increasing its unit sales by 13% compared with the prior-year period.

Despite unfavorable exchange rate developments, revenue increased by 13% to €29.5 billion ($40.7 billion). Net profit reached €1,086 million ($1.49 billion), nearly double compared with the prior-year period.

(April 29, 2014) DEARBORN, Mich. — Eco-conscious vehicle options have never been greater, leaving consumers wondering where to find the best value. The question becomes more complicated when the buyer is a corporation looking to revamp its company fleet of vehicles.

Researchers and data analysts at Ford Motor Company have developed a new tool to help buyers build a better fleet. The Ford Fleet Purchase Planner offers guidance in choosing from Ford’s vehicle lineup, while helping to manage cost and informing buyers how their choices will aid in reducing their company’s carbon footprint.

(April 29, 2014) GRINDSTONE, Pa. — Brownsville Drive-In has become the 10th drive-in theater to benefit from Honda's Project Drive-In. With the end of 35mm film distribution, and the costly switch to digital projection, Honda created Project Drive-In as a national effort to save as many of America's remaining drive-ins as possible.

Through Project Drive-In, awareness was raised across the country and it offered communities simple ways to get involved and help preserve this historic part of American cinema and car culture.

(April 29, 2014) TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota has announced that it is establishing a new headquarters in North Dallas (Plano), Texas for its North American operations in a move "designed to better serve customers and position Toyota for sustainable, long-term growth."