(November 10, 2011) DEARBORN, Mich. — As American drivers face longer commutes and more back pain, Ford engineers crafted smaller and lighter, yet more comfortable and supportive seats for the all-new 2013 Ford Escape that also help deliver improved fuel economy as part of an overall reduction in vehicle weight.

(November 10, 2011) Audi today announced that the 2012 A7 has been selected by the Motor Press Guild (MPG), the largest automotive media association in North America, to receive the first-ever Motor Press Guild Vehicle of the Year Award.

Laura Burstein, MPG President, will present the trophy at Audi's press conference on the first day of the Los Angeles Auto Show press days on Nov. 16.

(November 9, 2011) IRVINE, Calif. — Mazda will unveil the all-new 2013 CX-5 at the Los Angeles International Auto Show next week. The compact SUV will be Mazda's first vehicle to fully encompass SKYACTIV Technology, the brand's ground-breaking engineering and leading-edge technology toward improving all-around vehicle efficiency. 

(November 9, 2011) TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota today announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving 420,200 vehicles — 283,200 Toyota and 137,000 Lexus — to replace the crankshaft pulley on the V-6 engine.

There is a possibility that the outer ring of the crankshaft pulley may become misaligned with the inner ring, causing noise and/or illumination of the discharge warning light.