(December 6, 2012) COSTA MESA, Calif. — Hyundai announced Wednesday that it surpassed its all-time full-year sales record of 645,691 vehicles in the U.S., breaking a record it set in 2011, with still most of December left.

(December 6, 2012) In a bold move to take the iconic 3-Series upscale, BMW has announced that it is spinning off its 3-Series coupe and convertible into a new category, the 4-Series. The sedan will remain a 3-Series. BMW will show a new 4-Series concept coupe at the Detroit Auto Show, and expect the production coupe to go on sale in mid-2013.

(December 5, 2012) LONDON — The all-new third-generation Audi RS 6 Avant will need just 3.9 seconds to go from 0 to 62 mph to dispel any doubt that its ultra-efficient new downsized V8 TFSI engine has compromised on muscle for the sake of miles-per-gallon. The latest super Avant will firmly cement its RS credentials by outrunning its mighty V10-powered predecessor with an exceptional sub-four-second sprint time.

(December 5, 2012) LONDON — With ice and snow returning to cause chaos on British roads once again, Subaru UK is this month celebrating the 40th anniversary of its antidote to hazardous winter driving conditions — the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system — which has allowed Subaru owners to go almost anywhere since its introduction in 1972.

(December 5, 2012) OAKVILLE, Ont. — Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited continued to be Canada’s top selling automaker in November and year-to-date. This marks Ford of Canada’s best November since 2001 with sales driven by both cars with a 14 per cent increase, and trucks with a rise of 6 per cent.
 

(December 5, 2012) HERNDON, VA. — With EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 48 mpg on the highway, 42 mpg in the city, and a combined rating of 45 mpg, the Jetta Hybrid becomes the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the Volkswagen lineup and the seventh model capable of more than 40 mpg on the highway.

(December 5, 2012) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Fiat 500 Abarth “Seduction” spot was named “Best TV Commercial” at this year’s D Show held last week in Detroit.

“Seduction” represents the unique characteristics of the Fiat 500 Abarth as a sensual and strikingly stunning model and takes a peek at what happens the first time a customer encounters the race-ready vehicle. The spot ends with a sexy and edgy message, “The Fiat 500 Abarth. You’ll never forget the first time you see one.”

(December 4, 2012) NEW YORK — Lincoln, the luxury automotive brand, has announced the launch of its new advertising campaign: “Introducing the Lincoln Motor Company.”
 
 Lincoln was originally called the Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, when Edsel Ford signed the agreement purchasing the company from its founder Henry Leland. During its early years, Edsel worked with numerous custom-body suppliers to make Lincoln one of the most distinctive luxury brands in the industry, with motorcars that were urbane, sleek and elegant — the epitome of understated luxury.

(December 4, 2012) ATLANTA — Porsche has  announced a record November 2012 sales of 3,865 vehicles, a 71 percent increase over November 2011 when 2,255 vehicles were sold in the U.S.

November 2012 was the best sales month ever for Porsche in the United States. For the year, Porsche has sold 32,091 cars in the U.S., an 18 percent increase over the same period last year when 27,189 cars were sold.

(December 4, 2012) BREA, Calif. — American Suzuki, which is leaving the U.S. market, on Monday reported November 2012 sales of 2,224 units, a 22% increase compared to the same period last year led by SX4 sales, which rose 42% year-over-year.