(August 7, 2012) The purse-strings at Chrysler appear to be loosening each day as Chrysler makes appearances in two summer blockbusters and takes the Dart on the road. The auto maker ventures into some light product placement this summer with features in two prominent popcorn flicks: “The Dark Knight Rises” and “Total Recall,” a revamp of the 1990 Schwarzenegger original.

(August 6, 2012) IRVINE Calif. — The zAutos.com Gas Prices Portal allows users to compare prices at different gas stations in their area. By entering in a zip code or searching for a city, consumers will find a list of nearby gas stations and their corresponding prices. The price tool shows the gas stations offering the lowest prices at the top of the list, followed by the stations offering gas at higher prices.

(August 6, 2012) SHANGHAI — General Motors and its joint ventures sold a July record 199,503 vehicles in China, a 15.1 percent increase from last year’s previous high for the month.

Shanghai GM’s sales in China rose 5.7 percent on an annual basis to a July record 97,064 units. SAIC-GM-Wuling’s sales reached 98,694 units, an all-time high for July and an increase of 26.6 percent year on year. FAW-GM’s sales were up 3.1 percent to 3,379 units.

(August 5, 2012) TUNICA, Miss. — The Ram Truck brand has unveiled the new 2013 update of the popular Ram 1500 Outdoorsman model.

Ram Outdoorsman takes all of the features most useful to hunters, fishermen, campers and boaters, and packages them into one model. Outdoorsman combines convenience, off-road capability and trailer towing hardware in one package with a name that resonates among truck buyers.