(November 26, 2010) YOKOHAMA Japan — Nissan today announced its production and sales increased worldwide in October.

Nissan reported that its global production in October increased 11.6% year-on-year to 363,227 units, marking an all-time record for October.

(November 26, 2010) Chrysler Canada announced on Tuesday that the Fiat 500 Prima Edizione models which became available to the public one minute after midnight on Nov. 23 were completely sold out in 12 hours.  Five hundred of these limited edition vehicles were offered for sale, each with a unique numbered badge. 

(November 26, 2010) The Ram Truck brand is celebrating its recent win at the Texas Truck Rodeo, an annual competition organized by the Texas Auto Writers Association, with an all-new regional marketing and advertising campaign. The “Truck of Texas” win reaffirms the capability, power and refinement found in the Ram Truck brand lineup.

(November 25, 2010) As part of its ambitious growth plans, Ford is opening 66 new dealerships in China by the end of the year. Ford will have added 100 new dealerships in China in 2010, bringing its total number of outlets here to 340. The newer dealerships are located primarily in the fast-growing two- and three-tier cities located in western and northern China.
 

(November 25, 2010) DETROIT – General Motors on Wednesday announced a $163.2-million investment in its operations in Flint and Bay City, Michi., and Defiance, Ohio, to support engine production for the Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Cruze and a new Chevrolet small car to be built in the United States. The investment will protect 184 jobs at the three sites.

(November 24, 2010) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford has announced the first markets that will sell the Focus Electric, Ford’s first all-electric passenger car.

The first markets are Atlanta, Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, New York, Orlando, Fla., Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; Richmond, Va., Seattle, and Washington, D.C.

(November 24, 2010) IRVINE, Calif. — Mazda today announced that the 2012 Mazda5 compact multi-activity vehicle (mini-minivan) will have a starting price (MSRP) of $19,990, including destination and delivery. The 2012 MAZDA5 will go on sale at dealers across the U.S. in January 2011.

(November 24, 2010) INGOLSTADT, Germany —  Blazing performance, compact size. Audi has added a new model to its dynamic RS series: the RS 3 Sportback.

In the great tradition of the brand, its engine boasts five cylinders and turbocharging technology. From a displacement of 2.5 liters come 340 horsepowerand 331 pound-feet of torque, with an average fuel consumption of about 26 mpg.

(November 23, 2010) KOKOMO, Ind. — Employees at Chrysler's Indiana Transmission Plant II welcomed President Obama and Vice President Biden today as they toured the Kokomo facility to celebrate the company’s recent announcements that it would invest more than $1.1 billion locally for the production of future transmissions and retain nearly 3,500 Indiana jobs.

(November 23, 2010) Honda and General Motors each landed two cars on Car and Driver's annual 10 Best Cars of 2011 released today.

Honda's subcompact Fit and top-selling mid-sized Accord were named to the list. The Chevrolet Volt, which is gobbling up awards at a frantic pace, and the Cadillac CTS-V also made the list.