(May 13, 2011) — Japanese automakers aren't the only manufacturers affected by the earthquake. Chrysler announced on Thursday it has canceled overtime in a Mexican plant and will move up the usual summer shutdown.

The actions were taken to preserve parts from suppliers in Japan that were affected by the March earthquake.

(May 12, 2011) DALLAS (PRNewswire) — The purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle took 23.2 weeks of median family income in the first quarter of 2011, unchanged from its fourth quarter 2010 level. But the cost of a vehicle went up about $425 as consumers opted for more expensive vehicles.

(May 12, 2011) ST. PAUL, Minn. (PRNewswire) — Coon Rapids (Minn.) High School driver's education students will get a first-hand view from behind the wheel of a semi truck on May 16 as part of a program to learn how to safely share the road with trucks.

The Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA) is sponsoring a visit by the "Share the Road" truck and local drivers as part of an ongoing driver and public initiative focused on road safety.

(May 12, 2011) The Citroen DS3 "supermini" continues its winning ways.  Citroën’s innovative and stylish little car was this week named ‘Design of the Year’ in the Fleet World Honours.