Mini seemed to take a swing at Volkswagen's "PunchDub" ad campaign at the recent New York auto show. But everyone says, with a straight face, that it was a malice-free coincidence.A sign at the Mini stand -- which faced VW -- ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April12

NEW YORK -- TTo meet tightening global fuel-economy standards, Daimler executives in Germany are considering a radical plan: make the flagship S class model line hybrid-only. Mercedes-Benz dealer sources tell Automotive News that ... April 6, 2010 21:00 European CT

NEW YORK -- BMW and Volvo are giving up on the large station wagon segment in the United States. Volvo, the brand that used to be synonymous with wagons, is ending U.S. sales of its V70 after the 2010 model year and may drop station wagons ... April 6, 2010 21:00 European CT

NEW YORK -- To meet tightening global fuel-economy standards, Daimler executives in Germany are considering a radical plan: make the flagship S-class a hybrid-only lineup. Mercedes-Benz dealer sources tell Automotive News that Stuttgart ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April5

NEW YORK -- Mazda will bring its Sky-D direct-injection diesel engines to the United States in 2012. And a new hybrid-technology alliance with Toyota could result in Mazda hybrids being sold here, too. The first Mazda diesel coming to the ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April5

NEW YORK -- BMW and Volvo are giving up on the large station wagon segment in the United States. Volvo, the brand that used to be synonymous with wagons, is ending U.S. sales of its V70 after the 2010 model year and may drop station wagons ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April5

NEW YORK -- Volvo's U.S. dealers will retain their franchises under the new ownership of China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. Doug Speck, CEO of Volvo Cars of North America, said Geely has given Volvo's current management assurances that ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April5

NEW YORK -- Infiniti will hold the sticker price and raise destination charges $85 when the restyled and re-engineered QX56 shifts from a U.S.-built to an imported SUV this summer. "We showed this to dealers last night," said Ben Poore, vice ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April5

NEW YORK -- Hyundai's first hybrid will be in U.S. showrooms "in time for holiday shopping this year," says John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai Motor America. Unveiling the 2011 Sonata Hybrid at the New York auto show, Krafcik said that the car ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April5

NEW YORK -- Chevrolet dealers who want to sell the Volt plug-in hybrid car will have to invest in staff training, tools and equipment. John Hughes, Volt marketing manager, would not give details, saying dealers will be told this year. Chevrolet ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April5

NEW YORK -- Hyundai Motor America's upcoming flagship Equus sedan is packed with features to pamper owners and passengers: a rear-seat footrest, rain-repellent window glass, power sun shades, and massage systems built into the driver's seat and rear ... 1:46 pm U.S. ET | April1

Lincoln is giving MKZ customers what they want: a hybrid. Sales of the 2011 MKZ, Lincoln's first hybrid, begin this fall. The car made its debut today at the New York auto show.Research shows "about 40 percent of MKZ customers would ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March31 | UPDATED: 3/31/10 4:10 p.m. EDT

NEW YORK (Bloomberg News) -- Toyota Motor Corp.'s Scion, designed to attract buyers younger than those of the company's namesake brand, unveiled U.S. versions of the iQ minicar and revamped tC coupe intended to help halt a sales slump.The iQ, ... 3:48 pm U.S. ET | March31

NEW YORK -- Infiniti will hold the sticker price and raise destination charges by $85 when the restyled and re-engineered 2011QX56 shifts from a U.S.-built to imported SUV this summer.“We showed this to dealers last night,” said Ben ... 1:35 pm U.S. ET | March31

NEW YORK -- Nissan's new Juke “sport cross” -- a B-segment wagon displayed in Geneva this month -- may be the brand's smallest new entry. But not entirely, especially when it comes to engine revs.Nissan displayed the Juke under a ... 11:32 pm U.S. ET | March30

The next addition to Cadillac's athletic V-Series is breaking cover at the New York auto show with the reveal of the CTS-V Sport Wagon. Packing 556 hp from a supercharged 6.2-liter V8, the CTS-V Sport Wagon launches late this year.Cadillac will ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March29

NEW YORK -- Several Asian brands plan world debuts at the New York auto show this week. Kia will show a stylish redesign of the Optima sedan, Infiniti is rolling out a new QX56 luxury SUV, and Scion is expected to show either its new iQ minicar ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March29

Lexus will start selling the CT 200h compact hybrid hatchback in the United States in early 2011.The sporty five-door debuted at the Geneva auto show this month and will be shown for the first time in North America at the New York auto show next ... 1:43 pm U.S. ET | March22

Here's the latest on production vehicles and concepts that will debut this week at the Geneva auto show or late this month at the New York show. Among the highlights are an unusual sedan from Mercedes-Benz, Nissan's Juke small crossover and an ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March1