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BMW says its 2011 5 Series sedan has been chosen as a top safety pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Read more.

Despite being long time foes, recent reports suggest that the two dominant German automotive powerhouses have found some form of middle ground…in the seat manufacturing process. With the recent economic downturns plaguing the car industry, economies of scale seem to be the answer on reducing manufacturing costs. It seems both companies are aiming to save money by possibly sharing their seat design and manufacturing process. Read more.

Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus increased its U.S. sales 42 percent in March to finish the first quarter with the luxury-vehicle lead over Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz. Read more.

Porsche SE's new version of the Cayenne sports-utility vehicle, which will arrive at European showrooms May 8, attracted orders that beat expectations, according to CEO Michael Macht Read more.

The Porsche Cayenne may be one of the fastest SUVs around, but Porsche aims to make it one of the cleanest around, too, with its new hybrid system. Read more.

The new Jaguar XJ brings a sophisticated luxury style to the car industry. Read more.

Lexus will debut an all-new exhibit at this year’s 2010 New York International Auto Show featuring the brand’s most thrilling new vehicles.  Read more.

Porsche will introduce the next-generation Cayenne sport utility vehicle, including a hybrid gas-electric version, to the North American market on March 31 during a press conference at the New York International Automobile Show. Read more.

In his review for the Lexus HS 250h, the first dedicated Lexus hybrid, The Times’s Jerry Garrett said, “It is a hybrid that doesn’t feel like one.” Read more.

Riding on the current wave of fuel- and carbon-efficient but powerful technologies in automotive design, Mercedes Benz recently announced the launch of its new 563HP, 5.5 liters twin turbo V8 that has a burn rate of 22 miles to the gallon Read more.