Multiple sources are reporting that when the first wave of 2011 Fiat 500s arrive in February, they will only be available with the manual transmission option as the automatic transmission models will not reach the US until March or April.

After the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the auto industry still has its work cut out. Despite a rise in the stock market, a housing slump, rising energy prices, food and medical costs are still competing for the remaining money in pocketbooks. More than sustainable jobs, a strong dollar is necessary.

The exit of Saturn, Pontiac, Saab and Hummer allowed some extra elbow room for the existing General Motors brands and Cadillac made the most of it, offering a whole area to feature their popular high-performance V-Series models and the new CTS-V Coupe race car.

Since the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 first hit the news, people have been speculating just how much power the new 392 cubic inch Hemi makes and for the second time in less than a month, Dodge is offering up more positive results of a new dyno test.

Thanks to tax incentives from the State of Missouri, Ford will invest $400 million in its Kansas City facility to upgrade the plant and accommodate production of a yet-unnamed new vehicle, while retaining full-time employment of 3,750.

On the heels of its presentation at the Consumer Electronics Show of a car that could drive itself, Audi has announced a three-year initiative with four major universities to make urban driving safer.

Mazda plans to unveil their sharply styled Minagi Concept SUV at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3rd (through the 13th) but thanks to an automotive news site from the Netherlands, we have our first look at the compact sport utility concept.

Daimler, the parent company of smart, Vito and Mercedes-Benz, is showcasing its electric vehicles at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. It is the first European automaker to show its wares at the summit.

The ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit 2011 will convene key players, like Tour Engine Inc. in the nation’s energy innovation community. The goal is to spur the networks that will bring about the next Industrial Revolution in clean energy technologies.