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General Motors could clarify within 24 hours if it will keep rather than sell Opel, a German labour representative said on Tuesday morning. Full story...

The Thai government is coming under increasing pressure to introduce a comprehensive framework of green automotive policies to take into account the rapidly growing global demand for electric and hybrid vehicle technology. Full story...

Volkswagen is about to launch updated Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan and California models - the four basic versions of an internationally best-selling vehicle line (dating back to the famous air cooled, rear-engined models) that has sold in the millions over the decades. Full story...

Vauxhall's upcoming Corsa has been spotted falling of the back of a lorry and our spies have managed to capture the car for the first time out in the open.

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MINI Coupe official pictures, Maserati's stunning drop-top, new Polo driven in the UK, win a Mercedes C-Class! Full story...

As a front-wheel drive only vehicle, the Mazda5 is considered a minivan rather than a crossover utility vehicle, or CUV. Vans meet different expectations in our lives than CUVs and not only does the Mazda5 meet van expectations, it sets the bar in many areas of van driving. Full story...

Motorsport director Norbert Haug has revealed that Mercedes-Benz has the ability to supply four formula one teams with engines in 2010. Full story...

smart is welcoming the autumn with a particularly stylish special model that is characterised by high quality equipment, fine materials and an unusual appearance. The new smart fortwo edition highstyle features exclusive paintwork in trendy chocolate brown metallic and elegant 12‑spoke 15" alloy wheels. The exclusive interior of the special model boasts a harmonious mix of fabric and leather. Full story...

Hyundai has released the first undisguised images of its new ix35, an all-new C-segment crossover that showcases Hyundai's distinctive new 'fluidic sculpture' design language. The ix35 replaces the popular Tucson - one of Europe's best-selling SUVs - and will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. Full story...

Former Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve made a welcome appearance in front of his fans when he contested a round of the Coupe de Montreal and Quebec karting championship at ICAR in Mirabel, Quebec last Sunday. Full story...

Comments made by Felipe Massa's father will only intensify speculation that the Brazilian will be paired with Fernando Alonso at Ferrari next year. Full story...

Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is enlarging the range of customisation options for the new Panamera with new wheels in particularly sporting design: The new 20-inch forged wheels come in the same design as the wheels on the new 911 Turbo, standing out through five striking, highly polished double spokes, titanium-coloured, painted spoke flanks and the rim centre star to give these light-alloy wheels a unique twin-tone look. Full story...

Montreal, - Stock-Car Montréal, the organizing body of the NAPA Auto Parts 200 Presented by Dodge, has added a one-hour Autograph Session during the admission-free Discovery Day on Friday August 28 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Full story...

The potential organisers of a 2010 Canadian grand prix, Octane Management, have refused to comment on the latest reports about formula one returning to Montreal. Full story...

Volvo's pioneering City Safety technology has been named winner of the Best Car Safety Device at the new BusinessCar Techies awards. City Safety is designed to minimise the risk of collisions at low-speeds and is fitted as standard to all Volvo XC60 models. Full story...

Five-time World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb has reportedly made an approach to the new-for-2010 formula one team US F1. Full story...

BMW is to offer the most fuel efficient and greenest 3 Series ever with the introduction of the new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon. The latest model to be offered by the marque sets a new benchmark in the premium segment by recording impressive CO2 emissions of 109g/km and a combined consumption figure of 68.9mpg. Full story...

The potential organisers of a 2010 Canadian grand prix, Octane Management, have refused to comment on the latest reports about formula one returning to Montreal. Full story...

Add two more drivers' names to contention for under-fire Ferrari substitute Luca Badoer's race seat. Full story...

The Trois-Rivieres-born driver Jean François Dumoulin has confirmed that he will take part in the upcoming Nationwide round of the NAPA Auto Parts 200 on circuit Gilles Villeneuve, making him the fifth driver from Quebec to be racing in Montreal this weekend. Full story...