Scion unveils lightweight FR-S sporty coupe

LAS VEGAS -- Toyota's new compact coupe will be marketed in the United States as the Scion FR-S. The initials stand for "front engine, rear-wheel drive, sport." In other words, it's a small sporty coupe for drivers who appreciate speed and good driving dynamics.

For Lexus, high-profile nose job brings new attitude

TOYOTA CITY, Japan -- If you saw a car with a double-kidney grille in your rearview mirror, chances are you would immediately recognize that car as a BMW.

Carmakers extend Chinese lineups with SUVs, luxury cars, EVs

No one expects China's vehicle sales to rise 30 percent a year anymore, but it's still the  world's largest auto market, and some segments have room to grow.

Impala shows new face for Chevrolet

NEW YORK -- The redesigned Chevrolet Impala that bowed here last week reveals a new design direction for the face for General Motors' highest-volume brand.

Ford to offer start-stop feature on Fusion to boost mpg

DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. plans to offer a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine with an auto start-stop option on the upcoming 2013 Ford Fusion.

Updated Mercedes GLK crossover will get a diesel engine

Mercedes-Benz will add a diesel-engine option to the freshened GLK crossover that debuts at next month's New York auto show.

Ferrari to show Enzo replacement to select few by year-end

GENEVA – Ferrari will show the replacement for the Enzo supercar to a select group of current and potential customers at the end of 2012, Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo said.