Audi, BMW, Chrysler, General Motors, Mazda and Mercedes have all announced plans to launch new diesel vehicles.

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Ford plans to launch 15 new vehicles in China by 2015, focusing on fuel-efficiency, safety and smart technology to help drive its sales and increase market share in the international markets.

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And the company plans to roll out 23 new vehicles in the next two years.

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Toyota plans to introduce eight new hybrid vehicles over the next few years.

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The automaker plans to launch a total of 15 new vehicles by 2015.

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Now, it looks like the department is considering taking its policy a step (or several) further: a memo reveals that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration plans to propose later this year that all new passenger vehicles have EDRs.

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In terms of manufacturing capability, Ford plans to create three regional hubs in China, to introduce 15 new vehicles by mid-decade, and to fill niches where it does not currently compete.

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While playing down the near-term outlook for all-electric vehicles, Toyota is investing more attention on gasoline-electric hybrids with plans to roll out 21 new or redesigned models by the end of 2015.

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