Subaru plans products with U.S. in mind

Subaru plans to roll out three new vehicles over the next three years: the BRZ coupe developed jointly with Toyota, a hybrid and a compact crossover. Subaru executives say vehicles are being developed for the U.S.... Read More »

For Mazda, a new look and new technology to boost fuel economy

Mazda will transform its lineup over the next few years with its Skyactiv fuel-saving technologies and a new styling philosophy. The next major launch -- the 2013 CX-5 compact crossover arriving in February -- will reflect the new elements.... Read More »

Smaller Japanese brands rethink U.S. strategies

Setting a product strategy for the giant U.S. market can be a huge headache for the smaller Japanese carmakers. Suzuki's U.S. product plans remain unsettled as the parent company focuses increasingly on emerging markets such as India.... Read More »

Tiny i will lead Mitsubishi's electric parade

Mitsubishi will launch at least three electrified vehicles in the United States over the next four years. First will be the i, an electric minicar that arrives in November.... Read More »

Suzuki's drive into emerging markets squeezes plans for U.S.

American Suzuki's U.S. product plans are unsettled as the Japanese parent company focuses increasingly on emerging markets.... Read More »

The experts

Automotive News reporters Ryan Beene and Diana T. Kurylko.... Read More »

Toyota pursues U.S. comeback with product blitz

Toyota plans an onslaught of products in the next two years that will attempt to propel the brand back into a leadership position. At least 10 new or redesigned products will arrive in dealerships by the end of next year.... Read More »

Nissan updates, innovates, with eye on costs

Nissan Division will be focused for the next few years not just on how to move its product line forward but also how to produce it less expensively.... Read More »

The plan from Japan

Japan's big 3 say they have a cure for what ails them, and that cure is product -- an onslaught in high-volume segments that will continue through next year.... Read More »

3 Honda upgrades affect 70% of U.S. volume

The next year is huge for Honda, and it begins with a do-over -- the fall relaunch of the redesigned Civic that was derailed by the March earthquake.... Read More »

The experts

Digging up details about the future product plans of carmakers -- everything from supercars to plug-in hybrids -- requires some plugged-in reporters.... Read More »

Lexus sedans will be redone by spring 2013

Lexus sales have slipped behind BMW and Mercedes this year, but the next few years will show what kind of counterpunch Toyota's luxury brand can deliver.... Read More »

Infiniti plans 3 additions to lineup

Nissan Motor Co.'s Infiniti luxury brand will develop three all-new vehicles over the next three to four years: a compact sedan, a family-sized crossover and an electric luxury car based on the Nissan Leaf.... Read More »

After slow period, Japan's product pipeline is full

What with the earthquake, a strong yen and Toyota's recall crisis, the combined U.S. market share of Japan's three biggest automakers has plunged in the past year. Generally speaking, it has been a barren period in terms of new-product launches, too.... Read More »

Acura adds hybrids to revamped lineup

Sales have begun to rebound for American Honda Motor Co.'s luxury brand, and a product renaissance in 2012 -- complete with a big entry into hybrid powertrains -- could provide a further boost. Acura's two crossovers will be redesigned.... Read More »

'New urbanism' gives Scion new direction

A new wave of Scion products could redefine a brand that has consisted of boxy hatchbacks and a lone sporty coupe. The launch of the iQ minicar reflects what executives call "the new urbanism" of young buyers.... Read More »