(June 11, 2013) LOS ANGELES —Today, DreamWorks Studios’ Stacey Snider, partner and co-chair, and Ford’s Jim Farley, executive vice president, Global Marketing, Sales and Service, have announced an exclusive partnership for the feature film “Need for Speed.”

(June 10, 2013) DETROIT — Every 2014 Buick model — Verano, Regal, LaCrosse, Encore and Enclave — will be offered with a suite of available active safety systems that watch the front, side and rear of the vehicle to help prevent crashes.

Buick will be the only brand in the industry to offer Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Side Blind Zone Warning, and a Rear Vision Camera on every vehicle.

(June 10, 2013) Volvo Trucks now takes yet another important step forward with vehicles running on alternative fuels. Within a couple of years, trucks running on DME — an energy-efficient fuel with low environmental impact — will be introduced in the North American market.

“It’s clear that DME technology shows great potential for North America and allows Volvo to further its commitment to both our customers and the environment,” says Göran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North American Sales and Marketing.

By Russ Heaps
Clanging Bell

(June 10, 2013) One of the two cars in my driveway this week is the totally redesigned Hyundai Santa Fe. I was on the press launch for this crossover a few weeks ago, and just didn't get around to blogging about it at the time. Yes, shame on me.