Toyota is the latest manufacturer to shuffle its production facilities around to accommodate the rapidly changing market. Among the key changes, the next-generation Prius will be built at a plant under construction in Blue Springs, Mississippi, starting late 2010. This new Prius will be larger and more...

Seeing sales of the Honda Fit skyrocket, and anticipating a redesigned model coming ashore in October, Toyota has decided to go on the offensive by offering a five-door Yaris hatchback in the United States beginning this summer. The five-door is currently sold in other markets, including Canada and Europe...

Reflecting a necessary shift in production focus, Ford announced its Cuautitlán, Mexico, assembly plant will be transformed from large-truck to small-car production as part of Ford’s manufacturing realignment and investment in smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles. Center stage for this $3 billion initiative...

The blogosphere has been abuzz with word that the Kia Soul concept shown at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit would be coming soon to the United States. Psst… Kia spilled the beans a year ago, claiming that this collaborative effort between Kia’s California and Korea design studios...

Scion has unveiled a third limited-production Scion for 2008, the xD Release Series 1.0 (xD RS 1.0) slathered in Hot Lava exterior paint. The dramatic exterior is dressed with a DAMD body kit, rear spoiler, and Release Series wheel covers. The stance is hunkered down with TRD lowering springs. Inside...

Toyota Motor Sales has announced updated pricing for a variety of Toyota branded vehicles to take place starting mid May. The revisions see incremental increases in all cases, though the price bumps only impact the models listed below. Base retail prices do not include destination charges. 2008 Toyota...

Suzuki will pack its 2009 SX4 sport sedan and SX4 Crossover hatchback with a standard, integrated navigation system, making it the only new vehicle under $16,000 to include navigation as a standard feature. Navigation systems are increasingly common as options on an expanding range of vehicle, although...

Audi will freshen its entry-level five-door hatchback model for the 2009 model year, with exterior and interior updates. Although Audi has released only this teaser image, we can see the exterior is distinguished with a revised front end. The new hood and fenders are more expressively styled, and the...

Scion proved its hip to be square with its original xB, being affordable, frugal, and urban chic. Nissan has been watching the success of that enthusiast-rallying box from afar, while offering its own successful take in Japan, the Cube. Over the past few years, the Cube has made token appearances at...

Honda unveiled the all-new 2009 Honda Fit at the New York International Auto Show, revealing a model that has evolved from the first-generation car without changing the successful formula. During the press days, Honda remained tight-lipped on technical details, especially for a car that is already on...