(October 3, 2015) TORRANCE, Calif. — Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 143,000 model-year 2014-2015 Civic and 2015 Fit vehicles in the United States to update the software that manages the continuously variable transmission (CVT), free of charge. Affected vehicles have CVT control software that is written to use high hydraulic pressure during certain CVT operation modes, which as a result may subject the drive pulley shaft to high stress.

This 1955 Oldsmobile, resting in a Wisconsin field, looks ready for restoration. Oldsmobiles were completely restyled for the 1954 model year with new longer and lower body shells and wrap-around windshields and rear windows. The 1955 models were heavily face-lifted with new grillework, taillights and body-side chrome. Horsepower for the 324-cubic-inch Rocket V8 increased to 185 for 88s and 202 for Super 88s. (Photo by Jerry Brown)

(October 2, 2015) Detroit’s three automakers all reported double-digit September sales gains, as did most other major automakers. Even Volkswagen, mired in a scandal over cheating on emissions testing for 11 million vehicles, had a 0.6 percent sales gain.

Automakers in September sold more than 1.4 million new cars and trucks, a 15.8 percent increase from the same time a year ago. An already strong industry driven by truck and SUV sales was further helped by holiday deals during a rare September Labor Day; those numbers are usually counted in August’s sales totals.

(October 2, 2015) CYPRESS, Calif. — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has announced that the 2016 Lancer features a new design and a standard features list with a starting price of $17,595 in the compact sedan segment.

"The 2016 Lancer not only looks good with its updated styling, but it drives and performs at a level well beyond its value-oriented price point," said Mitsubishi North America executive vice president, Don Swearingen. "The new 2016 Lancer builds upon the legacy of challenging what a compact car can be in terms of design, technology and performance, all at an affordable price."