en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:00 ESTGM for the first time ranked atop a closely watched survey measuring new-vehicle quality, while Ford continued to be dragged down by its electronic features. GM placed two brands -- GMC and Chevrolet -- in the top five of J.D. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:49:21 ESTRenault is introducing a modular-production strategy with Nissan to reduce spending by building more vehicles in common. The Renault Espace, Nissan Qashqai and X-Trail will be among the first models to use the architecture. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01:00 ESTToyota used Twitter to broadcast the steps taken to build the Auris hybrid compact car at its UK factory in what the automaker says is a world-first social media project. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01:00 ESTA long-awaited increase in customers coming off leases is probably the biggest single reason why lease penetration hit a high point in the first quarter, according to the Power Information Network. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:02:14 ESTWhile a Florida Honda store technically violated state motor vehicle sales law when a customer's retail sales contract didn't indicate the deal was contingent on financing, it doesn't owe her damages, a Florida Court of Appeal panel unanimously... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:44:11 ESTElectric car maker Tesla Motors said it will recall 1,228 of its 2013 Model S cars manufactured between May 10 and June 8 due to a defect in the mounting bracket of the rear seat. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:21:02 ESTChevrolet plans to return to advertise on ABC's annual Academy Awards telecast next year after a 5-year absence. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:49:58 ESTGeneral Motors, introducing redesigned full-sized pickups this year, said its new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra base engines will exceed the fuel economy of Ford's F series. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:27:02 ESTGeneral Motors, which broke ground on a new Cadillac assembly plant in China today, forecast demand for luxury autos will grow at a slower pace than the total vehicle market this year. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01:00 ESTMercedes-Benz has set up a new sales-support unit for China and is stepping up the pace of dealer openings in the country as it seeks to catch rival Audi, the best-selling premium brand in the market.