Lexus Tops Luxury Class; Mercedes, Porsche Claim Records

Lexus was the best-selling luxury brand in the US for the second consecutive year in 2001 while Mercedes-Benz claimed the best year for sales to date. In addition, Porsche set records for sales of its 911 range.

Acura Continues Blistering Sales Pace

Acura enjoyed an eighth consecutive month of record-setting sales, reporting an all-time June record of 15,461.

Saab 9-5 Tops Mid-Luxury Segment in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

The Saab 9-5 Sedan and Wagon have been ranked as the Best Mid-Luxury Car in the 2001 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS).

New Honda-Designed Fuel Cell Added to California FCV Demonstration Program

GM, Ford to Add Hybrid SUVs by 2004 to Increase Fuel Economy

General Motors and Ford Motor Company plan to add gas-electric hybrid sport-utility vehicles by 2004 as the world's two largest automakers strive to improve fuel economy.

New Thunderbird Debuts at NAIAS

The all-new 2002 Ford Thunderbird has made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich.

Saturn SUV Will Be Named 'VUE'

Mercedes-Benz Breaks Ground for $600-million Expansion in Alabama

American Tire Corporation Announces Flat Free Automobile Tire