Following the most recent trend in the luxury segment, Lexus could be planning a compact mode for the United States market. If Lexus goes ahead with the compact model, it will likely be based on the LF-Ch concept first shown at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

As reported a few weeks ago, Toyota is believed to be working on a convertible version of its FT-86, the long-anticipated Subaru joint-venture sports car unveiled in concept form at the Tokyo Motor Show. Our team has since put together an illustration of what such a vehicle might look like.

Acura’s new ZDX “four-door sports coupe,” as the company chooses to call it, will be priced from $45,495 plus destination when it goes on sale on December 15. Three trim levels will be available: The base ZDX, ZDX Technology Package and ZDX Advance Package.

Attempting to follow in the success of other retro hatchbacks – such as the Fiat 500 – Citroen will produce a new-age version of its iconic 2CV, a new report finds. The new model will be largely based on the Revolte concept that made its world debut at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

Mercedes-Benz’ next-generation CLS has headed back out for testing and we have very revealing photos fresh from Europe. The next version of the four-door coupe that started it all is expected to hit the market sometime during the second half of 2011.

Electric car manufacturer Aptera says that its new 2e three-wheeled two-seater will not hit the roads until 2010 due to development that has outpaced funding for the small California company. The company’s co-founders are also pulling back their involvement in the program to focus on other activities, leading many to question the future of the aerodynamic electric vehicle.

Expected to hit the market in late 2010 as a 2011 model, the redesigned Dodge Charger was previewed two weeks ago during Chrysler’s five-year product plan announcement. Based on the teaser image released by the automaker and information we’ve gleaned from insiders, our artist has put together two exclusive illustrations of the car.

Although General Motors has yet to complete the sale of its Hummer brand to Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co. Ltd. – the deal is expected to be finalized by December 1 — the Chinese truck maker is already planning at least two smaller models for the iconic off-road brand.

Two days ago one of GM’s chairmen, Ed Whitacre, said that it has become difficult for GM to hire competitively due to government-imposed pay restrictions. Today, White House pay czar Kenneth Feinberg addressed this issue with mixed messages – both acknowledging the need to be competitive and defending the concept of limited pay.

Volkswagen is set to purchase a 265,000 square foot showroom at 11th Avenue and 56th Street in Manhattan that will serve as a highly visible showcase for the company’s VW and Audi brands.

Until now, the GMC Sierra Denali has only been available as a luxury light-duty pickup with a 6.2-liter V-8 gasoline engine. Then, at the 2007 SEMA Show, GMC showed off a diesel-powered Heavy Duty Denali concept, strongly suggesting it wanted to go head-to-head with Ford’s top-of-the-line King Ranch Super Duty. Judging from these latest spy photos, it looks like General Motors is about to make its HD Denali concept a reality.

It doesn’t take much to get us excited about a visit to the music-friendly city of Nashville – even the, uh, thrilling opportunity to sample Nissan’s very, very mildly refreshed Altima sedan was enough to pique our interest.

The defunct Honda Accord Hybrid proved that the world wasn’t ready for a “performance” hybrid in 2005, but General Motors could be planning to test the waters again next decade with performance versions of its Chevrolet Volt architecture.

Toyota confirmed today that it plans to introduce its redesigned 2011 Sienna minivan next month at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The current model will continue for a shortened 2010 model year before the all-new third-generation model makes its debut.

Well ahead of its Geneva Motor Show introduction next March, Volvo has released a pair of official photos of its much-anticipated new S60 sedan. Traditionally Volvo’s mainstream offering, the S60 takes over for the outgoing model that was discontinued earlier this year.

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.

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!

With Chrysler’s Ram division now a standalone brand, the future of the slow-selling Dodge Dakota pickup has been called into question. At a press conference on Wednesday, Ram’s newly appointed CEO Fred Diaz said a replacement is in the works.

Ford on Thursday announced it will commercialize the world’s first automotive inflatable seat belts, nearly a decade after the technology was demonstrated in concept form.

Legendary country music duo Brooks and Dunn will be calling it quits in 2010 – after a 20-year run – but Toyota couldn’t let the group hit the road for their farewell tour without the appropriate rig. As such, Toyota unveiled the tailgate friendly Midnight Rider Tundra Tailgater concept at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.