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The German government will make no more funds available for the country's vehicle scrappage incentive which has helped sales rise steadily this year. Full story...

PSA Peugeot-Citroen today (9 July) denied media reports that it planned to develop plug-in hybrids with Mitsubishi Motors. Full story...

Bankrupt Lear Corporation, which filed for Chapter 11 protection on 7 July, has received court approval of its first day motions at a court hearing in New York. Full story...

General Motors executives were meeting German government officials in Berlin today (9 July) to update them on the various bids for Opel, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Full story...

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen on Thursday denied a report that it was working with Mitsubishi Motors to develop and produce parts for plug-in hybrid vehicles. Full story...

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen on Thursday denied a report that it was working with Mitsubishi Motors to develop and produce parts for plug-in hybrid vehicles. Full story...

We have the feeling that Lincoln is heading in the right direction. After selling mile-long luxobarges for decades, Ford's luxury brand is now producing vehicles that are better suited to today's reality, but it also had to change how people perceived them. If Cadillac succeeded in attracting a younger, techno-minded clientele, Lincoln can. Full story...

First the Spanish press was adamant, and now its Italian counterparts agree: two-time Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso is destined to be unveiled as a Ferrari driver. Full story...

The threat of a breakaway series remains a viable "alternative", FOTA vice-chairman John Howett insists. That's what he said following an explosive meeting with the FIA on Wednesday. Full story...

Press Release Source: Volvo (UK) Team Manager T-shirt for the little boss at home now in stores Volvo has started off this year's racing season in the Swedish Touring Car Championship with a bang - pole position in all races and several victories. Volvo has also introduced a new colour theme for this year's team equipment and clothing to match the green DRIVe technology on the racing car. A new green theme racing collection has now landed in stores with everything from caps, lanyards and polo shirts to genuine team shirts and team jackets. However, Volvo's Motorsport department is most proud of the new Team Manager T-shirt for children. "Little bit of a gem in the collection as it engaged the whole racing team. With several of us, from our driver Robert Dahlgren and his engineer to our main chef, becoming dads recently, developing the kids T-shirt quickly evolved to become just as advanced engineering as when we develop our racing car" says Alexander Murdzevski Schedvin, Commercial Director for Motorsport at Volvo. The result of this advanced engineering exercise with the racing team became a T-shirt made of the softest Full story...

Team boss Christian Horner has revealed that next year's Red Bull Racing car will "inevitably" be based on the driving style of Sebastian Vettel. Full story...

Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) - ("Azure") or (the "Company"), a leading developer of state-of-the-art green technologies that address environmental and cost issues for the commercial transportation industry, today announced that it has been awarded a 16 vehicle contract from the Hybrid Truck Users Forum's (HTUF) Small Hybrid Bus Working Group. Full story...

Formula 1's short period of faux-peace ended dramatically on the eve of the German grand prix, and on Thursday the battle via media was back in high gear. Full story...

Sébastien Bourdais' future is once again the object of speculation, with the French publication Auto Hebdo publishing rumours that his Toro Rosso seat is in immediate danger. Full story...

The Indy Racing League competition president Brian Barnhart confirmed recently that the next generation of IndyCar wouldn't be ready before its original introduction target of 2011. Full story...

This week end was the first round of the new Canadian Enduro Champiponship, in Blairmore, Alberta. Those western guys put on a super event for us, the start was at 5000ft and we rode as high as 6500ft!! The riding was really different for me. Full story...

TORONTO - Zipcar, the world's largest car sharing service, is giving Toronto residents the opportunity to test drive a low-car and less-expensive lifestyle as part of its second annual Low-Car Diet. Full story...

Jaguar proudly revealed the All New 2010 Jaguar XJ today in London. The iconic XJ offers a seductive mix of striking design and robust performance made possible by Jaguar's aerospace-inspired light weight aluminum body technology. The All New Jaguar XJ will go on sale in January 2010, with a starting price in Canada of $88,000 MSRP. It is available to order today for delivery in early 2010. Full story...

From this week Aston Martin enthusiasts will have yet another exciting place to experience their favourite car brand, when the British marque opens its first dedicated merchandising shop worldwide; The Aston Martin Store Nürburgring. Full story...

During a press conference held Thursday prior to his participation to a round of the NASCAR Canadian Tire series at Autodrome St-Eustache, former World Champion Jacques Villeneuve talked about his possible comeback in Formula 1. Full story...