(September 3, 2010) HERNDON, Va. — Audi bucked the August trend recording its best August ever in the U.S. while most automakers saw sales slump compared to last year's "Cash for Clunkers"-stimulated August.

The German automaker maintained its 2010 momentum with record sales surpassing the prior August record set in 2003 by more than 900 vehicles.

(September 3, 2010) DEARBORN, Mich. — A new standard 6.2-liter V8 engine pumping out 411 horsepower, new technologies and a newly available SuperCrew option that gives Raptor customers more choices in cab size all ensure the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor will remain the off-road performance truck champion in the new model year.

(September 2, 2010) DEARBORN, Mich. — The all-new Ford Focus Electric, which debuts in the U.S. late next year and in Europe in 2012, will be powered by an advanced lithium-ion battery that utilizes heated and cooled liquid to help maximize battery life and gas-free driving range.

(September 2, 2010) SHANGHAI / NEW DELHI — Strong demand for Ford products in China and India led to a 37 percent increase in August sales compared to a year ago in the world’s fastest growing automotive markets.

Ford India tripled sales in August with 7,925 vehicles sold, a 220 percent increase compared to August 2009. 

(September 2, 2010) Dodge has released pictures of its all-new 2011 Durango. But few details have been made available on the big SUV that will go on sale late this year.

We do know that the Durango shares its platform with the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and will be built on the same Detroit assembly line as the Cherokee.

(September 2, 2010) Nissan North America and the state of Hawaii have announced a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of electric vehicles, and an electric-vehicle charging network, throughout the state.

The LEAF may prove popular in the island state because of state initiatives. Hawaii has created a $4,500 state tax credit towards the purchase of an electric vehicle and a $500 state tax credit towards the purchase and installation of a home charging station.

(September 2, 2010) While sales of Honda were down more than 30 percent overall in August, the Acura division reached 11,534 vehicles, an increase of 24.6 percent, making it the seventh consecutive month Acura posted double digit sales increases.

Year-to-date sales for Acura are up 24.1 percent totaling 85,668 units.



(September 1, 2010) Most automakers today reported sharply lower August sales compared to August 2009 when the "Cash for Clunkers" program lifted consumer demand above normal levels.

Toyota was especially hard hit seeing its August sales plunge 34 percent. It was the second consecutive month its U.S. sales have dropped. Toyota is off 1 percent for the year while the industry as a whole is up 8 percent.

(September 1, 2010) OAKVILLE, Ontario — Ford Motor Company of Canada saw sales increase 8 per cent in August, marking the best August on record in 20 years.

(September 1, 2010) CHICAGO — Ford today revealed its newest pursuit-rated vehicle — Ford’s first-ever specially designed Police Interceptor utility built for the rigors of police work.

The new vehicle is designed to complement Ford’s all-new Police Interceptor sedan, which was introduced earlier this year.