(October 13, 2010) DETROIT — More than 5,300 home and workplace charging stations are planned to be installed in Michigan as the state prepares for the introduction of new electric vehicle technology.

General Motors and its partners are teaming up to help give Chevrolet Volt buyers more options for charging their vehicles.

(October 12, 2010) CONCORD, N.C. — Richard Petty Motorsports announced today a new addition to its sponsor family. Perky Jerky, the ultra-premium brand of jerky, has entered into a multi-year deal with the team as its official jerky.

In addition to the company’s partnership with the team, Perky Jerky has also been named the official jerky of the 2011 Daytona 500 and all International Speedway Corporation (ISC) race tracks.

(October 11, 2010) Ford and General Motors today reported big sales gains in China, and Ford said September and year-to-date sales in Asia Pacific and African sales were up 27 and 40 percent respectively.

Ford had its best monthly sales result in the Asia Pacific and Africa region in September, selling 78,700 units, an increase of 27 percent compared to September last year. It sold 651,856 vehicles in the region in the first three quarters, an increase of 40 percent compared to the same time last year.

(October 11, 2010) Daimler AG is recalling more than 85,000 Mercedes-Benz models in the United States over a steering flaw that may make the cars difficult to control.

The voluntary recall affects 2010 C-Class Model 204 and E- Class Model 212, and 2010-11 E-Class Coupe/Cabriolet Model 207, Daimler said in a report sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.