AUTO

The biennially held Frankfurt Motor Show started on Sept.13, 2011 at Frankfurt, Germany presenting a spectacular display of new concept designs, new introductions, production and luxury cars.

At the Frankfurt Motor Show two new Defender cars were unveiled by Jaguar Land Rover.

Audi has teamed with Best Buddies International for the 5th Audi Best Buddies Challenge striving to engage more than 1,500 participants and raise $4 million in total donations.

Honda Motor Co. is recalling 962,000 Fit, CR-V Crossover and Fit Aria vehicles worldwide because of defects in power windows and computer systems.

Toyota has launched the seventh-generation Camry, which the Japanese automaker claims as the America's best-selling car for nine years running and 13 of the past 14 years.

When Maggie looks into the mirror she sees a thin girl holding up a small pink dress. But in reality, Maggie is a chubby young girl who is trouble by her weight. That's a description of what is seen on the cover of an upcoming children's book titled Maggie Goes On A Diet, written by Paul Michael Kramer. The book is set to come out on Oct. 16, but has been getting much criticism from parents, pediatricians and nutritionists.

Car sales in China climbed 6.7 percent in July from a year earlier, extending a pattern of subdued growth in the world's largest auto market as the weak auto selling season kicks in.

Renowned custom tuner, Anderson Germany has introduced a sleek, menacing new look of the Maserati Gran Turismo S dubbed as the Superior Black Edition.

Ford is recalling one million F-150 trucks, its most popular vehicle, due to issues with the fuel tank straps corroding, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

President Obama announced new fuel-efficiency standards on Friday that would more than double the current standards in the U.S.

The Obama administration is in talks with General Motors (GM) and Ford (F) for the framework of an agreement that would raise the U.S. fuel economy average to 54.5 mile per gallon (mpg) in 2025.

An automobile was owned by Kate Middleton (now the Duchess of Cambridge) is on sale online.

'Carmageddon,' -- the weekend closure of a part of Interstate 405 in Los Angeles for construction and expansion, starts Friday at 7 p.m. PDT and ends Monday at 6 a.m. PDT. Advice from public officials is succinct: don't drive if you don't have to; also: shop and entertain close to home.

Los Angeles' car culture is bracing for the temporary closure of Interstate 405, known locally as 'the 405.' The shutdown is needed so workers can expand the highway -- a classic example of short-term pain, for long-term gain.

The L'Or Blanc, a modified version of the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport, was unveiled at the world premiere at the KPM workshops in Berlin.

Lexus' streak as the top U.S. luxury car brand for the last 11 years will be coming to an end.

On July 30, 2011, collector car auction house RM Auctions' St John's sale will feature an extraordinary celebrity convertible that is believed to be the last of its kind.

Called by some the king of sports cars, the 911 GT3 RS4 could be the ultimate collectors vehicle.

Renting a car doesn't have to be so expensive. Use these 10 tips to save time and money on your next trip!

Premium automaker Lexus has joined the race of luxury cars for official royal weddings after British brand Aston Martin stole the show at the Prince William and Kate Middleton wedding celebrations on April 29, 2011.

German manufacturer Mercedes Benz will be introducing a new open top version of its SLS AMG super car.

General Motors will create 110 jobs and invest $331 million to purchase tooling and equipment and expand the Arlington Assembly Plant to make future Chevrolet Tahoes, Suburbans, GMC Yukons and Cadillac Escalades, the carmaker said on Thursday.

Ford Motor Company (F) announced today it is building its first transmission plant in China to support its growth plan there, in the world's largest auto market, the carmaker said in a statement.

Audi of America announced Tuesday that it will release a new Audi Roadside App for iPhone users, as well as for Android and some BlackBerry devices.

GM has announced that it will invest $2 billion in two years from now, creating or retaining 4,000 jobs.

General Motors (NYSE: GM) is planning to add or preserve about 4,200 jobs in eight states (including 2,000 in the Detroit area alone), according to a report in the Detroit Free Press newspaper.

Luxury carmaker Jaguar has put its hybrid supercar concept into production, the company said in a statement on Friday.

The New York International Auto Show in 2011 will run from Friday April 22nd until Sunday May 1st at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Saturday April 23rd.

The Nissan LEAF is the first of four 100% electric vehicles Nissan has announced, part of our worldwide commitment to becoming a leader in the effort to build a sustainable, low-carbon society.