(April 20, 2011) NEW YORK — Hyundai Motor America introduced the all-new 2012 Accent with claims of best-in-class standard fuel economy and power at the New York Auto Show. This marks the U.S. debut of the latest version of the subcompact sedan and the new top-of-the line Accent five-door.

The 2012 Accent is slated to hit dealerships this summer.

(April 20, 2011) The New York Auto Show opens on Friday, April 22, in its traditional launch of the spring selling season for auto manufacturers and dealers ready to do away the doldrums’ of winter, although this year’s first quarter tally managed to do quite nicely all things considered.

New York closes out the North American show season that started last November in Los Angeles. 

(April 20, 2011) NEW YORK —  There are myriad ways the all-new 2012 Nissan Versa sedan breaks new ground for entry-level sub-compact sedans. And many ways to sum them all up. But Nissan says that perhaps a simple statement is best: Innovation Within Reach.

(April 20, 2011) NEW YORK — A restyled Ford Taurus will be launched for the 2013 model year with styling tweaks inside and out. Details of the remake, announced Tuesday evening, come just two model years into the current Taurus.

(April 20, 2011) TORRANCE, Calif. — Could there be a better fit? Acura will become the official vehicle of S.H.I.E.L.D. Maybe the now famous — or infamous depending on your point of view — shield-like grille on most Acura products had something to do with Acura joining forces with Marvel Entertainment.

(April 19, 2011) The photo is breathtaking. The Volvo Concept Universe shown this week at the Shanghai Auto Show is a large, luxurious sedan with a new "human-centric design language" that honors the beautiful lines of classic Volvo models — a masterpiece of what Volvo calls Scandinavian Design.

(April 19, 2011) DETROIT — Cadillac’s CTS luxury sport sedan, coupe and wagon will add an upgraded V-6 engine, new grille and new Touring Package edition for the 2012 model year.

The new 3.6-liter V-6 will use a lighter, more efficient design to give customers more power at the same fuel economy as the current 3.6-liter V-6. The new engine delivers an SAE-certified 318 horsepower and 275 lb.-ft. of torque, compared to the current engine’s 304 horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. of torque.

(April 19, 2011) The new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle was revealed on Monday and now we can offer some more detailed pictures of the new car that will go on sale in the U.S. this fall.

Volkswagen says that only someone who knows and respects the Beetle’s heritage could produce a new generation of this storied vehicle. The task for Volkswagen engineers was clear.

(April 19, 2011) COLOGNE, Germany — Ford unit sales in March were down 13.5 percent in Europe from March 2010, and down 10 per cent in the first quarter compared with the same period last year.

Ford said that this was due to a weaker market in Western Europe than a year ago, plus the favorable impact of scrappage schemes in the early part of 2010 which helped to boost the sale of Ford's small car sales in the first quarter of last year.

(April 19, 2011) The current-generation Malibu was a game changer for Chevrolet. The popular mid-sized sedan brought new-found style and a decent driving experience.

That was back in 2007 and Chevrolet has deemed it time to introduce an all-new vehicle a year ahead of its North American sales date. The problem last time was simply to build a better car that would attract buyers. Sales numbers over the last four years show that Chevrolet reached its goal.