(September 21, 2010) COLOGNE — The exciting new next-generation Ford Focus is the star attraction in Ford Motor Company's display at the 2010 Paris Motor Show on Sept. 30 with the 247-horsepower ST edition.

Ford is delivering on its promise to introduce a global performance version of the new Focus with a world premiere for the exciting flagship of the range, the muscular 246 horsepower Focus ST. 

(September 21, 2010) SHANGHAI — Nissan has announced aggressive plans for China, the world's largest car market.

Nissan will almost double its production capacity in China to 1.2 million cars by 2012, accelerating earlier plans as economic growth spurs demand, CEO Carlos Ghosn said.

(September 20, 2010) INGOLSTADT, Germany — Now even more dynamic, lighter, more powerful and faster — Audi is launching a limited-production version of its R8 high-performance sports car, the R8 GT.

(September 20, 2010) Traffic deaths tied to driving while distracted by activities such as talking on a mobile phone or eating fell 6 percent last year from the previous 12 months, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said today.

(September 20, 2010) SYDNEY —  Ford is preparing to take the wraps off a redesigned, new-generation compact pickup developed in Australia for sale in 180 global markets. The new Ranger, unfortunately for North American buyers, will not be offered in the U.S. or Canada.

The worldwide premiere of the all-new Ford Ranger is a highlight of this year’s Australian International Motor Show, where it will be unveiled on Oct. 15.

(Septembr 19, 2010) SEOUL — General Motors today announced a demonstration project to explore market needs and customer acceptance of battery electric vehicles in Korea. The project involves a fleet of electric vehicles based on the successful Chevrolet Cruze.

The result of shared development with GM Daewoo, LG Chem and LG Electronics, the electric Cruzes will be part of a demo fleet that will operate in South Korea’s capital, Seoul.

(September 18, 2010) MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. — A helicopter incident carrying an Audi film crew took place Friday morning near the 14,000-foot summit of Pikes Peak.

The film crew was shooting a test run of the “Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak,” a joint program involving Audi, the Electronic Research Laboratory in Palo Alto, Calif., and Stanford University. The goal of the project involves ascending Pikes Peak autonomously without a driver behind the wheel to demonstrate the capabilities of advanced driver assistance systems and GPS.

(September 17, 2010) SPRING HILL, Tenn. — General Motors will spend $483 million and add 483 jobs building current- and next-generation Ecotec four-cylinder engines at its powertrain complex here, assuming successful incentive negotiations with local and state officials, GM North America President Mark Reuss said today.

Spring Hill is the original home of the Saturn brand, which has been discontinued.

(September 17, 2010) WARREN, Mich. — As the path between consumer electronics and vehicle connectivity converge, General Motors is focused on making the drive safe, yet pleasurable, while offering access to a variety of smart in-vehicle "infotainment" technologies.