CEO Nick Reilly said Opel will work hard to rebuild its image and could possibly return to profitability as early as next year.

Mercedes-Benz was ranked higher than rival luxury automaker Lexus in the 2010 J.D. Power & Associates U.S. Initial Quality Survey. It is the first time in 21 years that the German automaker has beaten its Japanese rival in the prestigious quality study.

The Obama administration has voiced its support for new legislation that would lead to billions of dollars in additional aid to promote the development of electric auto technologies.

Last month, Tata Motors Limited announced that it will begin building its luxury Land Rover and Jaguar brands in China in an effort to reduce costs and increase its share of the premium auto market.

In preparation for this December’s launch of its new Leaf all-electric vehicle, Nissan North America Incorporated has opened a technical training center in Livermore, California.

In order to keep up with what other luxury automakers are offering their customers, and to improve overall service to its buyers, Cadillac has announced that it will offer free scheduled maintenance for all of its 2011 models.

Ford Motor Company, General Motors Company and Chrysler Group averaged 108 problems per 100 vehicles according to new J.D. Power and Associates survey results announced recently at an Automotive Press luncheon.

With its EPA certified 41 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway fuel efficiency rating, the new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is America’s most fuel efficient luxury sedan.

The redesigned 2011 Honda Odyssey is slightly larger and offers greater functionality than the current model but is expected to be priced about the same.

Depending on your perspective Ford Motor Company’s U.S. launch of the new Fiesta small car is either on schedule or a few weeks behind schedule.