Twenty years ago Mazda re-created the segment for affordable, fun-to-drive roadsters by introducing the MX-5 Miata. In those twenty years the MX-5 has earned the title of best-selling roadster in the world.

Mazda Motor Corporation has confirmed that the all-new Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) four-door sedan and five-door hatchback models will be shown at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), to be held in Detroit from January 11 through January 25, 2009.

World first commercial application of the new catalyst will be in the all-new Mazda3 and progressively introduced to other models.

The Chevrolet Volt, an extended-range electric vehicle that delivers up to 40 miles of gasoline- and emissions-free electric driving, will use battery packs manufactured in the United States by General Motors, Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner announced at the North American International Auto Show.

The all-new 2009 Honda Insight hybrid car made its world debut today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Just one day after announcing another record year for sales, Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) is pleased to accept ALG's recognition of both its Infiniti and Nissan brands. The announcement came yesterday, as ALG named Infiniti as its first winner of the overall Luxury Brand Residual Value Award. According to ALG, Infiniti is recognized with the award because its vehicles' residual values are "consistently strong, reflecting its aggressive pricing and superior quality".

With combined December sales of 10,555 units by its Honda and Acura divisions, Honda Canada Inc. reported combined sales of 171,358 units by its Honda and Acura divisions for calendar year 2008

Porsche Cars Canada said that it has made a business decision to apply its marketing resources in a targeted fashion to interact more directly with its customer base.

Audi announced sales for the month of December totaling 7,712 units. Despite a challenging marketplace, Audi appears to have outpaced most brands and will record market share increases for December and all of 2008.

Chrysler Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli said on behalf of the leadership team, that he was pleased to report that the Company's discussions with the Treasury Department have been completed, and that today, Chrysler received an initial $4 billion loan to help bridge the current financial crisis.