Nissan has announced a number of changes to the European-market GT-R sports car. Although the changes are mainly minor, they do address some of the small complaints the current generation GT-R has had in Europe since it was introduced and they also help make it Euro 5 emissions compliant.

A recent analysis of the Cash for Clunkers trade-ins and purchases reveals a startling contrast between Michigan participants and the rest of the nation in regards to the origin of the vehicles traded-in and purchased.

Following an extended shutdown, General Motors has restarted production of its Hummer H3 and H3T models at its Shreveport, Louisiana plant. Production of the H3 ceased earlier this year, but the Shreveport factory has officially reopened for production of the 2010 model.

General Motors announced on Monday that it will invest C$90 million ($85.2 million USD) into its Ingersoll, Ontario CAMI production facility. The CAMI plant produces the popular Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain crossover vehicles.

Well ahead of VW’s initial projection of becoming the world’s largest automaker by 2018, it has now officially surpassed Toyota Motor Corp. worldwide in unit production this year.

Following his departure from General Motors last week, former Opel head Carl-Peter Forster has reportedly landed a job as head of British operations for India’s Tata Motors. The new role will put Forster in charge of Tata-owned Jaguar and Land Rover.

Houston-based Reliant Energy CEO David Crane, who drives a Tesla Roadster, says that the energy provider is moving steadily towards offering in-home and support services for owners of electric vehicles.

Last month, our spies caught a lightly disguised 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 Heavy Duty pickup out and about, showing off its new three-bar perforated grille that shares styling with the 2010 GMC Terrain midsize crossover. Now, we’ve just received these pictures of a completely uncamouflaged 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 dually

General Motors has reportedly given the green light to a production version of the company’s Cadillac Converj concept. The Converj – which shares its electric drive system with the upcoming Chevrolet Volt – debuted in concept form at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.

West Point, Georgia, is rising again like a Phoenix from the ashes. Only now, this dot on the map on the border with Alabama is dealing with hardware, instead of the soft goods it once produced. The 2011 Kia Sorento has come to town.

Following several spy sightings, BMW has released a teaser video of its forthcoming 2011 5-Series Sedan. Although the actual 5-Series doesn’t appear in the teaser video, the short clip does show the 5er’s “sporting and elegant design” via a kinetic sculpture from the BMW Museum.

With Fiat now at the helm, Chrysler has officially disbanded its Envi electric vehicle program. Established in 2007 under Cerberus Capital Management, Chrysler’s Envi team was tasked with bringing viable electric and hybrid vehicles to market by 2010.

Last month, we reported that Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corporation was planning to buy the tooling and rights to assemble Saab’s now-discontinued previous-generation 9-5 in China, and now the Chinese automaker has confirmed that it will begin production in about six months.

Less than a month ago, we were the first ones to bring you exterior pictures of a 2011 Ford Explorer prototype — not just some cobbled up mule wear Taurus X and Flex body panels. Now we have the very first look at the next Explorer’s interior and engine compartment!

Ford’s global product portfolio will be trickling into the United States market later this year with the arrival of the Fiesta and, later, the world market Focus, but company CEO Alan Mulally says that’s about the end of the road – for now. The European-developed Ka subcompact and Australian-developed Ranger pickup will not enter the market.

Established auto markets like North America and Europe may be just starting to show signs of recovery following one of the worst global economic meltdowns, but China’s auto sales continue to grow at pre-crash rates.

General Motors and Magna International aren’t exactly on the best terms now that the Detroit automaker has changed its mind about selling its German unit, Opel, to the Canadian supplier. But that’s not stopping GM from seeking a new, much smaller deal that would see it tying up with Magna and GAZ to produce cars in Russia.

Amidst the recent 3.8 million vehicle recall by Toyota and a conflicting statement by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, there is a new development in regards to the “unintended acceleration” problem which involves over 2,000 documented cases experienced by Toyota and Lexus drivers since 2000.

Toyota released a statement earlier this week clearing its name of any fault in the floor mat recall that affected 3.8 million vehicles – by far the largest in the company’s history – but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a counter statement, calling Toyota’s information “inaccurate and misleading”.

General Motors has only been clear of bankruptcy for a few short months, but the Detroit automaker says it is already outperforming previously set targets. General Motors emerged from bankruptcy on July 10th with the help of a $50 billion government loan.