Daimler is playing the environmental card at the 2008 International Commercial Vehicle Show (ICVS) in Hanover Germany next month; featuring 80 vehicles on show including seven hybrid-drive trucks, vans and buses that demonstrates Daimler's "Shaping Future Transportation" initiative.

Audi has revealed next generation of its luxury A6 sedan, adding more efficient TFSI and TDI engines, with innovative technologies cutting fuel consumption by about 15 percent across the whole model range.

General Motors is building on the segment-leading fuel economy of its full-size pickups and SUVs with new XFE models of the 2009 Chevy Silverado, Chevy Tahoe, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon.

The 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid is a powerful, full-size pickup that achieves 40-percent greater city fuel economy and a 25-percent improvement in overall fuel economy while delivering the capability expected of a full-size truck – including a 6,100-pound (2,767 kg) towing capacity.

Suzuki on Thursday announced that it will host the world premiere of the seventh generation of its fuel-efficient Alto small car and two new fuel-cell concepts at the upcoming 2008 Paris Auto Show.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced it has signed letters of intent with Southern California Edison (SCE) and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to forge a unique collaboration for testing and evaluation of the new i MiEV electric vehicle.

Nissan previews the next generation of green cars at the Nissan Advanced Technology Week, taking place from August 4-8, with the unveiling of a range of all-electric and original hybrid electric prototypes powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries.

Volkswagen will unveil the new Golf 6 model at the 2008 Paris Auto Show in October and will start selling its top-model in Europe shortly after.

U.S. auto sales dropped to a 16-year-low in July, as major carmakers failed to keep up with consumers' growing demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Ford Motor Company today announced a significant acceleration of its transformation plan with the addition of several new fuel-efficient small vehicles in North America and a realignment of its North American manufacturing.