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Moving one baby step closer to full disclosure on what promises to be a most exciting new addition to its lineup, BMW used the recent Oktoberfest gathering at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, to show at least a bit more of a car we're led to believe will likely make its formal debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

Finally moving from one-off concept to full-production status, the 2011 Chevrolet Orlando is one of four world debuts GM's high-volume division will hold in Paris.

Under provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are currently working on developing a new and more consumer-friendly fuel-economy label that will appear on new cars and light trucks sold in America starting with the 2012 model year.

Previewing a new era in the automaker's corporate design mentality, the Mazda Shinari Concept was previewed today in Milan, Italy, prior to making its formal debut at the upcoming Paris Auto Show.

Different by design While the overall automotive industry remains mired in slow-recovery mode, the compact crossover segment continues to enjoy a stunningly robust growth spurt which is projected to continue well into mid-decade.

Kelley Blue Book recently held its first ever video contest.

When the Ford Edge debuted in the 2007 model year, it brought a new sense of style and purpose to the crossover segment.

In an early look at what it promises will be a number of impressive product intros, Group Lotus has pulled the wraps off of two new Lotus Evora variants that will grace its display in Paris.

In a move it says will save both time and money, Ford has become the first automaker to start downloading vehicle-specific software for its new MyFord Touch systems via dedicated Wi-Fi access points on the assembly line.

Call it progress at a very well-measured pace.