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After selecting new creative and media agencies last March, American Honda is turning its attention to digital strategy and web development for its brands in North America.

Nissan has recruited a rising star from Hyundai, Derrick Hatami, to take over its United States sales operations as Nissan reorganizes its North American management structure.

General Motors today named Paul Edwards, a GM marketing director, as vice president of U.S. marketing for Chevrolet. Edwards, 44, replaces Chris Perry, who resigned last month. He will report to Chevy's global marketing chief, Tim Mahoney.

Last week, Audi board member for technical development Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg was meandering down the California coast, sampling red wines.

Just before a refreshed Rolls-Royce Ghost debuts at the

Nissan plans to build a new US$60m engine plant in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state, according to chief executive officer Carlos Ghosn.

Some of General Motors' Chevrolet brand cars sold in the US and Canada will soon get a new OnStar 4G LTE connection, running on AT&T's network, claimed to be the nation's fastest and most reliable.

News 13 Jan, 2014

Sleek Volvo Concept XC Coupe that hints at future SUV is unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show

Even though just a few years ago, cars weren't a prominent part of the annual

News 14 Jan, 2014

450bhp V8-powered Lexus RC F coupe debuts at Detroit, shows firm has its mojo back

Japanese supplier Nippon Seiki and its affiliates have agreed to pay a $4.56 million civil settlement for price fixing its instrument panel clusters.

News 8 Jan, 2014

New flagship SEAT Leon Cupra outmuscles VW Golf GTI with an incredible 276bhp

Two Goodyear Amiens Nord managers taken hostage by French workers have been released after being held captive for 30 hours, a situation described as belonging "to another era," by an employer body.

News 7 Jan, 2014

Kia showcases new technology that could make its way onto forthcoming production cars

We won't get a complete look at the specs of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 until it makes its official debut at the upcoming

This past year, we saw dozens of project cars that we would have liked to take home: everything from

News 7 Jan, 2014

Toyota showcases FCV fuel cell concept at the CES in Las Vegas, claiming it could be used to power a house

It's time for the 2014 Detroit auto show, when the Motor City opens its doors to the world and puts on an event competitive with the best anywhere. It's like Christmastime for enthusiasts.

Light vehicle sales in Brazil fell last year for the first time in a decade as weak consumer confidence and tighter credit weighed on the world's fourth largest car market.

EDITOR WES RAYNAL: and#8220;Pleasantand#8221; is how I'd describe driving the 2014 Buick LaCrosse Premium. There is nothing outstanding or dreadful. It just is.