(April 15, 2016) DETROIT — GM is recalling 895,232 model year 2014-15 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups in the United States because the flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the vehicle can fatigue and separate over time as a result of the driver repeatedly bending the cable when entering the seat.

This issue was discovered through warranty data. There have been no reports of crashes, injuries or fatalities related to this issue.

(April 15, 2016) CREWE, England — Bentley Motors has teamed up with the godfather of British pop art, Sir Peter Blake, to create a one-of-a-kind Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertible. This unique car will be auctioned for charity by Bonhams at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 24.

Bentley commissioned Blake to deliver the world’s first pop art Bentley, drawing on inspiration from the acclaimed artist’s celebrated career at the forefront of the famous British pop art movement.

(April 14, 2016) INGOLSTADT, Germany — Audi concluded the best first quarter in the company’s history along with the most successful sales month. In March, Audi increased global sales by 4.6 percent to a monthly high of around 186,100. That brings cumulative deliveries since January to 455,750 cars, 4 percent more than in the same quarter last year.

Growth during the first three months was mainly driven by strong demand in Europe and America. Audi has also seen increases in China since the beginning of the year.

(April 14, 2016) LOS ANGELES — For 16 years, Ford Escape has been a leader in the popular small SUV segment by bringing the latest in advanced technologies to customers. The 2017 Escape will continue that leadership when it arrives in showrooms in May, featuring available SYNC Connect technology that gives FordPass members remote access to their vehicle from their mobile device.