(September 15, 2009) DEARBORN, Mich. — In conjunction with the Frankfurt Auto Show, Ford Motor Company held a Dearborn version of the company’s announcement of an all-new Multi Activity Vehicle (MAV), the Ford Focus C-MAX. The “Focus” name will not be used in Europe where the vehicle emanates and at some point the name may be dropped from U.S. models but that remains to be seen.

(September 13, 2009) DEARBORN, Mich. — With all the hoopla over the wonders of hybrid technology another form of technology seems to have unnecessarily taken a back seat — diesel power. Diesel engines have been around for about 100 years and accounts for over 50 percent of all new vehicle sales in Europe. As for the U.S., the major use of diesel engines has been in larger on-, and off-road trucks and work-related vehicles. The inherent power and high-torque of diesels create the perfect motor for this segment.

(September 13, 2009) COLUMBIA, S.C. (US Newswire) — The year was 1984. Roger Dougal, a newly minted Ph.D. in electrical engineering, was beginning his career in the University of South Carolina's College of Engineering.

He was the new owner of a 1972 MGB - a red convertible, perfect for life in the Palmetto State, where he could zip along the highways and city streets with the car's top down practically year-round. Lightweight with easy handling, the MGB was a snazzy roadster for a young professor on the go.

(September 11, 2009) MARYSVILLE, Ohio — Honda announced on Thursday that the all-new Accord Crosstour crossover utility vehicle will be built in the East Liberty Auto Plant.

The East Liberty plant recently earned the J.D. Power and Associates' 2009 Gold Plant Award for having the highest quality of any auto plant in North America. Going on sale this fall, the Accord Crosstour will be positioned at the top of the Accord lineup.