(January 17, 2012) TORRANCE, Calif. —  The refreshed 2012 Honda Pilot has received the Cars.com's "Family Car of the Year," award. The Pilot SUV received a wide range of upgrades for 2012, including a sleeker front-end design, enhanced interior features and improved fuel economy.

(January 16, 2012) The advanced Audi A6 is about to add more brawn to complement its highly sophisticated electronic "brain" as the third generation A6 allroad quattro with its customarily tougher stance and four-level adaptive air suspension makes its world debut early this year. Due to become available to order in the UK next month priced from £43,145 (about $68,000) the A6 Allroad quattro will reach its first customers in the spring.

(January 16, 2012) DETROIT — General Motors Vice Chairman and Chief Technology Officer Tom Stephens will retire effective April 1, capping a 43-year career that included leadership of the company’s global powertrain and product development organizations.

In his most recent role as CTO, Stephens led the company’s product technology arm, working to identify and develop advanced and game-changing technologies for integration in future GM vehicles. He also focused on building closer relationships with external and internal technology partners. His successor will be named later.

(January 15, 2012) DETROIT — The celebration of cars continued today at Cobo Center as the North American International Auto Show opened with its strongest first day attendance in five years.

"We are absolutely thrilled at today's turnout," said Bill Perkins, chairman, 2012 NAIAS. "The week just keeps getting better and better, and we're so pleased to share all the excitement with so many people and families who joined us for opening day."