(December 21, 2012) Since the first RX 400h took to the road in 2005, through the end of November, Lexus has sold more than 506,000 vehicles equipped with its Lexus Hybrid Drive system. There has been a steady increase in sales, with expansion of the hybrid range taking the technology into new parts of the market, reaching new customers.

(December 21, 2012) DETROIT — The new Cadillac ATS’s  sport-tuned dynamics come to life with a performance-oriented component that improves acceleration control and handling through curves during spirited driving.

Performance Algorithm Liftfoot, or PAL, detects when the driver demands more performance from the vehicle while taking a curve and automatically drops the transmission to a lower gear to improve acceleration out of the corner.

(December 21, 2012) TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota has announced that the Furia Concept will make its world debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 14. The video previewing what looks to be a four-door sedan may be a preview of the next-generation 2014 Corolla.

(December 20, 2012) SAO PAULO, BRAZIL — Nissan do Brasil has announced a record of 100,000 units sold in one year. The previous record was set in 2011 when it sold 67,280 units while also recording the largest increase in sales.

With six days left until the end of the year, NBA has already benefited from an increase of 49% compared to the previous year.