(April 19, 2011) The current-generation Malibu was a game changer for Chevrolet. The popular mid-sized sedan brought new-found style and a decent driving experience.

That was back in 2007 and Chevrolet has deemed it time to introduce an all-new vehicle a year ahead of its North American sales date. The problem last time was simply to build a better car that would attract buyers. Sales numbers over the last four years show that Chevrolet reached its goal.

(April 18, 2011) HOUSTON (PRNewswire) — Going the farthest distance might sound like a foot race. But this past weekend, it meant stretching the boundaries of fuel efficiency as student teams competed in the fifth annual Shell Eco-marathon Americas, a challenge for students to design, build and test fuel-efficient vehicles that travel the farthest distance using the least amount of energy.

(April 18, 2011) NEW YORK (PRNewswire) — When the first Beetle rolled off the production line in December 1945, it was called simply the Volkswagen — "the people's car" — but its distinctive shape inspired nicknames across the globe: Beetle, Kafer, Vocho, Coccinelle, Fusca or Maggiolino. In total, 21.5 million cars were sold.

(April 18, 2011) Hoping to show that electric can be cool, Nissan will show off a Leaf race car called the Leaf NISMO RC at the New York Auto Show opening this week.

The name on the back panel, just under the adjustable rear wing, says Nissan Leaf. The powertrain is an 100 percent zero emission advanced Lithium-ion battery design, just like that found on the company's mass market electric vehicle.