(April 11, 2012) LONG BEACH, Calif. — The streets of Long Beach soon will be filled with dads and grads test driving auto manufactures newest vehicles.  The SoCal Test Drive Expo , the nation's first-ever all test drive auto show, will take place in the Long Beach Convention Center on Father's Day Weekend, June 15-17.

Featuring new makes and models from auto manufacturers, the show's unique, one-stop registration process will allow visitors to test drive dozens of different vehicles from the automotive brands with a single $10 admission.

(April 10, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford knows that full-size truck buyers like to personalize their pickups and so do the experts at Truckin’ magazine. But it takes more than style to win with consumers. After testing four half-ton pickups in a well-rounded set of challenges, the Ford F-150 FX2 SuperCrew is now the Truckin’ half-ton Truck of the Year.
 

(April 10, 2012) ATLANTA — Porsche is set to unveil the second-generation Cayenne GTS at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition — also known as Auto China — on April 24.  Based on the Cayenne S, this new model is equipped with 20 additional horsepower, a 20 mm lower ride height and a lower final drive ratio for improved driving dynamics.

(April 9, 2012) DETROIT — Ford is recalling 140,310 Focus compact cars from model year 2012 in the United States to repair a potential problem with the passenger-side windshield wiper motor, according to U.S. safety regulators.

A seal plug in the wiper motor electrical connector may be missing, allowing water into the motor's electrical connection, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That could result in an inoperative wiper on the passenger side, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.