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Scuderia Ferrari's heavily revised F60 formula one car made its track debut on Friday on Varano's road circuit in Italy. Full story...

Like Flavio Briatore of team Renault, Mercedes-Benz' competition director Norbert Haug has revealed that he also cut his own salary for 2009. Full story...

MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 1 /CNW/ - Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today reported sales of 7,074 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles in April, a decrease of 20.1 per cent over the same month last year. Full story...

You know, it's amazing how German engineers at Mercedes-Benz have a knack for looking forward while keeping a conservative approach. They've become such masters in the art of designing cars that every new product they release is both the expression of the richest automotive tradition in the world and the explosion of advanced technologies. That's exactly what the all-new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe is about. Full story...

TORONTO, May 1 /CNW/ - Honda Canada Inc. reported combined April sales of 13,295 units by its Honda and Acura divisions, a 29% decrease year-over-year. The Honda Automobile Division reported April sales of 11,865 units, down 28% from last year. The Acura Division reported April sales of 1,430 units, down 36% over last year. Full story...

The Renault-Nissan Alliance, today announced that Nissan is forming a partnership with Progress Energy of Raleigh, N.C., and the Raleigh-based nonprofit agency Advanced Energy, to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Nissan will introduce zero-emission vehicles in the United States in 2010, starting with a 5-passenger compact vehicle that will have a range of 100 miles on a single charge. Full story...

The future might be uncertain for GM and Chrysler, but at Ford, the morale must be a lot better. They started their crash diet two years ago, and they're not on the verge of destruction. That's no reason for standing still, however, so Ford is aiming to resist the U.S. economy slump by offering solid new products, not far-away promises. Full story...

You know, it's amazing how German engineers at Mercedes-Benz have a knack for looking forward while keeping a conservative approach. They've become such masters in the art of designing cars that every new product they release is both the expression of the richest automotive tradition in the world and the explosion of advanced technologies. That's exactly what the all-new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe is about. Full story...

The brand identity of Prodrive boss David Richards' prospective new formula one team for 2010 is not certain. Full story...

Peter Sauber, one of the most successful privateer formula one directors, has questioned the new rules published by the FIA this week. Full story...

Good news for IndyCar owner-driver Sarah Fisher who will be receiving some major financial support from a second major sponsor. Full story...

PERTH, Australia, April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orbital Corporation Limited (ASX: OEC - "Orbital") and Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd of China ("Changan") are pleased to announce that they have entered into a development contract to jointly develop a concept engine. Full story...

Not since Ferrari built but never raced an Indycar in the 1980s has the Italian marque's relationship with the FIA been at such a low point. Full story...

Despite parent company Chrysler having filed for bankruptcy, Dodge is going to remain involved in NASCAR for the foreseeable future. Full story...

New research from IllicitEncounters.com shows that drivers of expensive cars are more likely to be unfaithful. The most common car driven by members of the extra-marital dating site was a black BMW. Full story...

PERTH, Australia, April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orbital Corporation Limited (ASX: OEC - "Orbital") and Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd of China ("Changan") are pleased to announce that they have entered into a development contract to jointly develop a concept engine. Full story...