(October 19, 2017) TOKYO, Japan — Mitsubishi has launched "Drive for Growth," a three-year strategic plan to deliver sustained and profitable growth, targeting an increase of more than 30 percent in both annual unit sales to 1.3 million vehicles and in revenues to 2.5 trillion yen.

Under the plan, Mitsubishi Motors aims to achieve an operating profit margin of 6 percent or more by the end of fiscal 2019, up from 0.3% percent in fiscal 2016. The plan combines a product renewal program with targeted market expansion and operating efficiency improvements.

(October 19, 2017) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford is issuing a safety recall in North America for the F-150 including 1,101,107  in the United States and federalized territories. The recall involves certain 2015-17 Ford F-150 and 2017 Ford Super Duty vehicles. Including Canada and Mexico, the recall involves 1,344,695 vehicles.

(October 18, 2017) ATLANTA — Porsche is expanding the mid-engine 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman model lines with new GTS models. A newly developed intake plenum and an optimized turbocharger increases the output of the 2.5 liter flat-four cylinder engine to 365 horsepower. This is 15 horsepower more than on the 718 S models and up to 35 horsepower more compared to the previous generation of naturally aspirated Boxster and Cayman GTS variants.

(October 18, 2017) TORRANCE, Calif. — The 2018 Honda CR-V went on sale today at dealerships nationwide. The new CR-V starts at a $25,095 including destination charge for the LX (2WD) with the range-topping Touring (AWD) at $34,992. With its premium design, big versatility and fun-to-drive persona, CR-V has collected numerous accolades including the J.D. Power "2017 U.S. APEAL Study Award," the "2017 Best New Car for Teens" by U.S. News & World Report and earned the "Must Test Drive" Award by Autotrader.