(May 7, 2014) WASHINGTON — For only the second year since 1997, U.S. motorcyclist fatalities are projected to decrease in 2013, according to a new analysis of preliminary state data released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). The latest Spotlight on Highway Safety report also notes that despite the probable 7 percent decrease in rider deaths, motorcyclist safety has not improved in 15 years.

All 50 states and the District of Columbia provided preliminary motorcyclist fatality counts for the first nine months of 2013 and insights into why their numbers increased or decreased.

(May 7, 2014) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — BMW announced today a limited run of 30 copies of the new 30th Anniversary Edition 2015 BMW M5 will be imported to the U.S. and sold here. A total of 300 examples of the special M5 will be produced worldwide.

(May 6, 2014) MAHWAH, N.J. — Jaguar North America and BritWeek partnered to present A Villainous Affair, a rooftop reception celebrating the British villain, including the newest British villain in town, the 2015 Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe, on May 2. Held at the London West Hollywood, the evening included cocktails, canapés and world domination overlooking the Los Angeles cityscape.

(May 6, 2014) DETROIT — Chevrolet’s redesigned 2014 Impala sedan has gained nearly 8 percentage points of retail market share since launch – measuring 14.7 percent at the end of the first quarter compared to 6.9 percent a year earlier when the cars first arrived in dealerships.

In addition to the 113 percent year-over-year growth, the Impala was the only vehicle in its class to post a positive gain in average transaction prices, or ATPs, compared to the same period last year.