AUTO

The average transaction prices for key fuel-efficient Japanese imported cars in the United States are starting to creep up in the wake of the quake and tsunami in Japan that caused supply disruptions, according to an analyst.

With only 333 Audi R8 GT models to be built worldwide and 90 slated for U.S. buyers, the Audi of America established prices for the limited-edition vehicle starting at $196,800.

Starting May 20, the Concorso will serve as the dream destination for all car and motorcycle lovers as there will be numerous high-end classics on display in special exhibitions.

Japanese Auto major Honda Motor Co has said that all production activities are suspended at the following Honda plants, the carmaker said in a statement.

British luxury car manufacturer, Galpin Jaguar, is offering a $1,000 gift card for its customers who test-drive a new 2011 Jaguar and then purchase a new competing, comparably equipped Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Lexus or Porsche vehicle.

General Motors is recalling 10,179 of its 2011 Buick LaCrosse sedans and Cadillac SRX crossovers because a software glitch could cause the defrosters to stop working.

Beverage vending machines across Japan plan to install electric vehicle chargers to charge cars, the AFP reported today.

The Wind Explorer, touted as the world's first car that runs on wind-generated energy, was tested in Australia.

Kia Motors America (KMA), an arm of South Korean automaker Kia Motors Corp., said its 2011 Sportage SX compact CUV is scheduled to hit dealer showrooms later this month.

Internet giant Google has invested $20 million in a technology start-up called Transphorm Inc., which can make electric cars more efficient.

The chief financial officer of Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) has warned that in the absence of government subsidies, electric cars might be so expensive that only the wealthy will be able to afford them.

Italian automaker, Fiat s.p.A has collaborated with iconic brand Gucci to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy and Gucci's 90th anniversary.

US automaker, Infiniti, has announced the launch of a luxe hybrid priced at $53,700. The 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid (M35h), which will go on sale starting March 16, is the first V6 luxury performance driver's hybrid offering over 350 horsepower and 32 mpg fuel economy.

German automaker, BMW, launched a new sub brand called BMW i at the company's Welt building on Saturday.

German automaker BMW launched a new sub-brand BMW i that is expected to unveil two vehicles in 2013.

German luxury auto-maker, Rolls-Royce has confirmed in a news release on Sunday that it plans to debut its first-ever fully electric powered Phantom on March 1 at the Geneva Motor Show.

General Motors Co (GM.N) will launch a new system to stream online radio from Pandora in upcoming Chevrolets starting with the Volt and Equinox. The new partnership comes as the top U.S. automaker looks to make up for lost ground against Ford Motor Co (F.N) in the increasingly competitive market for digital entertainment systems in vehicles.

Lexus, the luxury car division of Toyota Motor Corporation, is working hard to create a trendy new image and appeal to the younger generation by performing a new publicity stunt with Dutch supermodel Rianne Ten Haken.

Tata Motors Ltd said on Tuesday its global vehicle sales rose 16 percent in January to 98,998 units.

Sales revenue of Beijing's auto market in 2011 is estimated to drop by 60 billion yuan ($9.1 billion), as the city puts cap on the number of cars bought each month, said a commerce official.

BMW's new concept vehicle is much more than a mere luxe machine to quench your thirst for pleasure driving.

The BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën have set up a 50-50 equity joint venture named BMW Peugeot Citroën Electrification to expand their existing cooperation in hybrid systems.

Construction of a world's fastest car designed to set a land speed record of 1,000 mph has begun in Britain.

The World Car Awards' jury announced the Top 10 finalists for World Performance Car of the Year in preparation for the 2011 World Car Awards winners’ press conference. See a slideshow of these sexy sports cars here.

On Sunday, millions of viewers across the globe will be able to watch the television debut of GM's and NASA's dexterous humanoid robot called Robonaut 2 or R2 during the Super Bowl pre-game show on Fox network.

As auto manufacturers begin to launch the initial wave of electric vehicles (EVs) into the market, investment in EV cyber security systems is also expected to go up drastically.

Automobile major General Motors Thursday said that it plans to bring iconic budget friendly sports car Camaro to India.

Coda Automotive Inc., an electric car company based in Santa Monica, California, has named industry veteran and former executive of GM China, Phil Murtaugh, as its new CEO.

Looks like one company has had enough of the rare earth shortages.