(February 17, 2011) TORRANCE, Calif. — Featuring the widest array of engine choices available in its class, the 2012 Honda Civic is designed to even better meet the diverse needs of the compact-vehicle buyer when it launches this spring.

The entire redesigned ninth-generation Civic lineup will become more fuel efficient with two models — the all-new Civic HF and the Civic Hybrid — each delivering fuel economy estimates of more than 40 mpg on the highway.

(February 17, 2011) TORONTO, Ontario — Ford's rear inflatable seat belt is named the 2011 Best New Technology' by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) at the Canadian International Auto Show.

(February 17, 2011) BEIJING — “As our largest market, China played a significant role in GM’s success in 2010. We will continue investing aggressively in China to ensure the long-term success of our company.” General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson made these remarks during a media briefing Monday in Beijing.

(February 17, 2011) TORRANCE, Calif. — Honda will recall 97,201 model years 2009 and 2010 Fit vehicles in the U.S. to replace the lost motion springs, components within the engine valvetrain.

(February 17, 2011) One in three motorists in the UK would consider buying an electric car in the next 12 months according to a new survey by Motorpoint.

The online poll by the car supermarket giant found 41 percent of people quizzed were impressed enough by the new generation of electric cars coming onto the market such as the Mitsubishi iMiEV and Nissan LEAF to invest in one at some point in the near future.

(February 17, 2011) DETROIT — General Motors is recalling over 44,000 Cadillac CTS sedans for a flaw that could cause one of the rear wheels to become unstable.

The recall affects CTS vehicles from the 2009 and 2010 model years. GM said it would begin to notify owners of the vehicles covered by the recall. Dealers will inspect vehicles under recall and replace a potentially faulty rear toe link.

(February 16, 2011) DETROIT — Kenneth Carter, owner of Carter and Carter Realty Inc., lives on the north side of Colorado Springs, Colo., near Monument Hill, where the snow is frequent and terrain is steep.

An all-wheel-drive automobile is a necessity, said Carter, who often has to drive over unplowed roads to see properties or meet with clients. The Colorado Realtor recently bought a 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe AWD to go with the 2010 Cadillac SRX AWD he already owned.

(February 16, 2011) TROLLHATTAN, Sweden — All 3,800 employees at Saab Automobile will put down their tools next Wednesday (Feb. 23) to hold a huge birthday party and celebrate the first anniversary of Saab’s rebirth as an independent carmaker. They will be joined by dealers, suppliers, VIPs and media.

(February 16, 2011) The 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid, to be displayed at the Geneva Motor Show March 1,  marks the beginning of a new chapter of Porsche Intelligent Performance, as well as continuing the success story of the four door Gran Turismo.

Without sacrificing its sporting driving dynamics and elegant travel for four passengers, the new Panamera S Hybrid combines a total power output of 380 horsepower.

(February 16, 2011) Chrysler has added an entry-level Ram 1500 light-duty pickup to its lineup.

Code-named Adventurer, the unnamed Ram is aimed at first-time pickup buyers and seeks to entice younger buyers with the performance of a 390-horsepower Hemi V-8 engine but at a reasonable price that leaves buyers with money left over to spend on Mopar accessories to customize it.