(June 18, 2011) HERDON, Va. — Audi has created the limited-edition R8 GT for the 2012 model year. The R8 GT builds on the award-winning R8 Coupe and Spyder and represents the pinnacle of performance in the Audi model line. This is the first limited production sports car produced by Audi, and only 333 units will be built worldwide with 90 units destined for the U.S. Each R8 GT has its production number displayed on the gear shift.

(June 17, 2011) DETROIT — Additional need for Ecotec four-cylinder engines used in Chevrolet’s fuel-efficient cars and crossovers, including the all-new 2013 Malibu, is driving $65 million in new investment at plants in New York and Tennessee that will create or retain 163 jobs.

In Tonawanda, N.Y., additional capacity is being added for engines used in the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain crossovers that achieve 32 mpg on the highway. GM is investing $33 million that will create or retain 100 jobs.

(June 17, 2011) Chrysler is recalling 11,351 vehicles built since April because of defective steering columns that could injure drivers during a front-end crash.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Chrysler vehicles affected include: 2011 versions of the Jeep Wrangler, Liberty, Compass and Patriot; the Dodge Journey, Avenger, Nitro, Caliber and Grand Caravan, and the Chrysler Town & Country and 200 sedan and convertible.

(June 17, 2011) DEARBORN, Mich. — The next time you hail a taxi, you could be jumping in to one that runs on compressed natural gas (CNG). Chicago and Los Angeles are the two latest cities to roll out Ford Transit Connect taxis fueled by CNG.