GMC introduced the all-new 2018 Terrain on the eve of the Detroit Auto Show. The completely redesigned Terrain shares a platform, powertrain offerings, and other major components with the recently-introduced 2018 Chevrolet Equinox.

Ford has announced that it will be offering a new appearance package for three of its 2017 model year pickups - specifically the 2017 F-150 as well as F-250 and F-350 Super Duty truck models. Called the STX Appearance Package, it's intended to slot between the entry-level XL work truck and mid-level XLT models.

Earlier today, Chrysler's Ram brand announced the manufacturer's latest movie tie-in, this time as part of a partnership promoting Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' Man of Steel, yet another re-boot of the iconic Superman franchise.

Nissan used the Detroit Auto Show stage to debut their futuristic Vmotion 2.0 concept car and the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport, the latest offering in the compact SUV's lineup.

At the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Volkswagen showed off the upcoming 2018 Atlas and unveiled the new 2018 Tiguan and crazy-awesome I.D. Buzz Concept.

Chevrolet kicked off the press preview portion of the Detroit Auto Show by introducing the next-generation 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. It marks the first time that Chevy has fully redesigned the full-size crossover since it was introduced for the 2009 model year.

At the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Ford showed off the updated 2018 F-150 and officially announced the returns of the Ford Ranger in 2019 and Ford Bronco in 2020.

The latest Le Mans motorsports record for the Ford GT wasn't set at the Circuit de la Sarthe, but rather, 434 miles (by car approximately 6 hours and 35 minutes) northwest of the fabled racetrack at Henry-Ford Strasse in Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany, and the headquarters of Ford of Europe AG.

Because of the additional headlight rating requirement, fewer vehicles qualified for the Top Safety Pick+ rating for 2017 although according to Adrian Lund, IIHS president, Manufacturers are focusing on improving this basic safety equipment, and we're confident that the winners' list will grow as the year progresses.

For model year 2015 (the latest year measured) Mazda vehicles had a fleet-wide adjusted fuel economy performance of 29.9 miles per gallon. That's up from last year's 29.4 miles per gallon, which was also up from a 28.1 mpg average in 2013. Mazda also has the third-lowest average CO2 emissions at 290 (down from 300 in 2014 and 302 in 2013) behind Fiat (240) and Mini (298) although, in all fairness, neither of those two brands offered a compact or midsize crossover in 2015.