(July 27, 2011) Audi has confirmed a hybrid version of its all-new A6 sedan will be brought to market in 2012 with the ability to derive as much as 37 mils per gallon in combined city and highway driving while having the necessary horsepower to move from 0 to 60 in 7.3 seconds.

(July 26, 2011) ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ —  Maserati North America announced pricing on the two newest members of its line-up: the 2012 GranTurismo MC coupe’ and the 2012 GranTurismo Convertible Sport.

In the United States the 2012 GranTurismo MC has a base MSRP of $139,900 and the 2012 GranTurismo Convertible Sport has a base MSRP of $142,800.

(July 26, 2011) LOS ANGELES — The 2012 Honda CR-V Concept provides the first official glimpse of the styling direction for the all-new, fourth-generation CR-V set to go on sale in the United States before the end of the year. While early peeks at Honda vehicles are unusual Honda finds itself in an unusual place, playing catch-up, at least volume wise since March. Sources tell MotorwayAmerica.com that that pretty much what you see is what you’ll get when the CR-V hits the market.

(July 26, 2011) The second-generation Volkswagen Crafter officially launches on Aug. 1 in Europe when the first vehicles and test drive demonstrators arrive in Volkswagen Van Centre showrooms with an extensive advertising campaign highlighting how efficient the new model is with class-leading fuel economy of up to 38.7 mpg, lower running costs and emissions from 199 g/km. 

(July 26, 2011) DETROIT — As the auction for the two Cadillac design-inspired custom motorcycles from the “American Chopper” series comes to a close, one winner will be certain – CureDuchenne, the national non-profit dedicated to finding a cure for Duchenne, the most progressive and lethal form of muscular dystrophy.

(July 26, 2011) Nissan has confirmed that, starting in early 2013, it will produce the electric motor for the Nissan Leaf all-electric vehicle at its Decherd, Tenn., powertrain assembly plant.

Preparation of the plant for electric motor production, facilitated by U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program loan funds, will include addition of a new assembly line and will create up to 90 new jobs.

(July 25, 2011) DEARBORN, Mich. — The engineering and design teams at Ford have produced a unique “Blue Angels” edition 2012 Ford Mustang GT. This one-of-a-kind vehicle will be sold at the Gathering of Eagles charity auction Thursday, during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) 2011 AirVenture Oshkosh, the world’s greatest aviation celebration.

(July 25, 2011) PARK RIDGE, New Jersey (PRNewswire) — Hertz customers in key European markets will now be able to drive one of the top sports car brands in the world as Hertz extends a partnership with Group Lotus.

(July 25, 2011) OSLO, Norway — THINK Global AS, a manufacturer of electric cars, has been purchased by a prominent international technology entrepreneur who is committed to maintaining the company’s key role in global transportation electrification.

A court-appointed trustee selected Boris G. Zingarevich, whose investment operations are based in St. Petersburg, Russia, as the winning bidder following a bankruptcy proceeding initiated by the Norwegian carmaker last month.

(July 24, 2011) RALEIGH, NC — Toyota Motor Sales and The Braun Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vans and wheelchair lifts, have announced the surprise wedding day donation of a new 2011 Toyota Sienna with a BraunAbility Rampvan XT conversion to Rachelle Friedman, who was paralyzed as a result of a tragic accident during her bachelorette party in May 2010.