(February 5, 2015) DETROIT — General Motors said its fourth-quarter pretax profit rose 27 percent to $2.41 billion, its best fourth-quarter result since the 2009 bankruptcy, thanks to stronger pricing across its major markets and growing pickup and SUV sales in North America.

The pretax number, which the company believes best reflects its underlying performance, excluded about $900 million in special charges, mostly related to the redemption of outstanding preferred shares. Including those charges, fourth-quarter net income rose 21 percent to $1.11 billion.

(February 4, 2015) Led by sales of the new A3, Audi reported that its January 2015 sales increased 14.3% to 11,541 vehicles, a total that stands as the 49th consecutive month of record U.S. sales for the premium brand.

On the heels of its fifth consecutive year of record sales, Audi continued its retail momentum in January, with the best-ever January results in Audi U.S. history. The previous January record was set in 2014 with sales of 10,101 vehicles.

(February 4, 2015) DEARBORN, Mich. — As Ford ramps up production of the all-new F-150, the company today announced it will add 1,550 new jobs across its Kansas City Assembly, Dearborn Stamping, Dearborn Diversified and Sterling Axle facilities in the first quarter of 2015. The new jobs will support production and growing customer demand for the recently launched 2015 Ford F-150.

(February 4, 2015) TORRANCE, Calif. — The significantly upgraded 2016 Acura MDX launches next month with multiple new features and technologies, a more advanced powertrain and an expanded model range.

The enhanced 2016 MDX provides even more advanced technology and performance to complement the luxury, comfort and quietness inherent to Acura’s premium seven-passenger SUV. The 2016 Acura MDX launches at Acura dealerships nationwide today, with the manufacturer’s suggested retail price starting at $42,8651.