(June 12, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich. — Pilots might call it the Focus with afterburners. Everyone else will call it really fast. The new Ford Focus ST features a four-cylinder, direct-injected turbocharged engine with an “overboost” feature that extends peak torque for up to 15 seconds at a time.
 

(June 11, 2012) MUNICH — BMW Group sales recorded solid worldwide growth again in May. With 156,957 BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brand automobiles delivered worldwide (compared to 147,565 in May 2011), the BMW Group achieved its best-ever May sales result.

A total of 728,029 vehicles have been delivered to customers since the start of the year, exceeding the previous year’s first five months by more than 60,000 units.

(June 10, 2012) FRANKLIN, Tenn. — As the first 2013 Nissan Altimas came off the line at Smyrna, Tenn., and Canton, Miss., Nissan announced that it was going to expand exports of the mid-sized sedan.

"Altima is our highest volume vehicle. And as we look to the future we are going to look to expand to ship from 40 countries to maybe closer to 100 countries for this vehicle," said Nissan's Director of Export Operations Jerry Brickett.

(June 10, 2012) DETROIT — The debut of the new 2013 Buick Enclave luxury crossover in April defined a new course for Buick design language while completing a full circle of design cohesion now evident across the brand’s products.  

“Sculpted, graceful design is part of the Buick brand identity,” said Dave Lyon, executive director for Design. “Each model has details that make it unique, but a Buick can be recognized by its elegant waterfall grille, flowing lines, and complementary interior colors and materials.”