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In reference to recent press coverage commenting on cancellation of its Estoque project, Lamborghini has not taken any decision to produce its Estoque concept car, the four door performance saloon concept shown at Paris motor show in 2008. Full story...

To understand the success of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive, you need to understand the company and the terminology the company uses. Hybrid for example is defined as the combination of two or more different things, aimed at achieving a particular objective. In this case it is two distinct methods of propulsion for an automobile aimed at reducing fuel consumption without reducing practicality. Another important definition is integration, which in this case is "data from one device or software to be read or manipulated by another, resulting in ease of use". The last major definition is Synergy which in its simplest terms means the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Full story...

Renault Formula 1 eam's technical director Pat Symonds has contradicted his boss Flavio Briatore over the rear diffuser saga. Full story...

Reigning IndyCar series' champion Scott Dixon set the pace in the IndyCar Series test at Barber Motorsports Park that was held on Sunday. Full story...

Earnhardt Jr's miserable start of the season continues as he failed to finish in the top 10 for the fourth time in five races -- not at all what was expected in his second season with the most successful team in NASCAR over the past 15 years. Full story...

The SEAT team have accomplished their mission: completing the American part of the season with four victories. Full story...

In a continuing word exchange between the two sides in Formula 1's off-track war, Renault team boss Flavio Briatore has denied that the teams told Bernie Ecclestone they approved of the winner-takes-all scoring system for 2009. Full story...

With mere days until the 2009 season opener, Formula 1 team Force India has become another team to make clear its current position regarding the new technology KERS. Full story...

A coupe is a two-door- meaning that the four-door Volkswagen Passat Comfort Coupe (CC) isn't really a coupe at all. A trend is seeing various German brands applying the term to their four-door models, regardless of its proper definition. The folks at Webster's may need to consider breaking out the erasers if it continues. Full story...

Bondholders holding some $27 billion of General Motors debt today sent a letter to the White House task force overseeing the bailout of the auto industry to register concern with the lack of progress in GM's debt-restructuring talks. Full story...

The German government is not aiming to take a stake in troubled carmaker Opel, but may give the General Motors' unit aid to help it survive, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday. Full story...

German carmaker Daimler said on Sunday it was increasing its share capital by 10 percent to allow Abu Dhabi's Aabar Investments PJSC to become a major investor in the company. Aabar was acquiring all the new shares in a total investment of 1. Full story...

German carmaker Daimler said on Sunday it was increasing its share capital by 10 percent to allow Abu Dhabi's Aabar Investments PJSC to become a major investor in the company. Aabar was acquiring all the new shares in a total investment of 1. Full story...

The CEO of French partsmaker Valeo SA, Thierry Morin, will leave his position, French newspaper Le Figaro reported on its Web site on Sunday. The publication did not name its sources. It said the decision was made at a Friday board meeting. Full story...

The CEO of French partsmaker Valeo SA, Thierry Morin, will leave his position, French newspaper Le Figaro reported on its Web site on Sunday without naming its sources. Full story...

Advisers representing General Motors bondholders on Friday issued an appeal to the automaker and U.S. officials to break an impasse in a crucial round of debt-restructuring talks. GM's $13.4 billion in emergency loans from the U.S. Full story...

China will concentrate more power in the hands of fewer auto and steel companies, the government said in unveiling its most concrete plans yet for reform of the two industries. Full story...

China will concentrate more power in the hands of fewer auto and steel companies, the government said in unveiling its most concrete plans yet for reform of the two industries. Full story...

Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton has vowed to correct the perception by some that he is arrogant. Full story...

The latest iteration of the Jaguar XK family has been re-styled, re-powered and re-vamped to make it the brand's most exciting sports car yet. The 2010 Jaguar XK Coupe and Convertible will boast new engines, a more dramatic character, a new cockpit and a lightweight aluminum structure that forms the basis of a completely unforgettable driving experience. Full story...