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Fisker Automotive has selected the Wilmington Assembly plant in Wilmington Delaware to build affordable plug-in hybrid cars. Full story...

NEW YORK, - With gas prices continually in flux, interest in domestically produced bio-fuels like ethanol (E85) is on the rise. Recently, Coskata Inc., a leading developer of alternative bio-fuels, announced the successful start-up of its semi-commercial flex-ethanol facility. Full story...

Tesla Roadster owner Simon Hackett and co-driver Emilis Prelgauskas completed 313 miles (501 km) in a Tesla Roadster on a single charge - a distance that appears to set a new record for a production electric vehicle. Full story...

Many of you probably think that we have great jobs. Well, you'd be right. It is however, lots of work. In the last 48 hours, all Test Fest enrolled AJAC members have had to evaluate a minimum of 18 vehicles and some nuts have actually driven over 25 in the same amount of time. Full story...

The Renault-Nissan Alliance and the Mexico City Government today announced a partnership that paves the way for the introduction of the Nissan LEAF in Mexico's capital city in 2011. Full story...

Not unlike what Honda and Kawasaki announced earlier, Yamaha will redirect its AMA Road Racing, and Supercross and Motocross efforts for the 2010 season. Full story...

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) is pleased to announce a long term agreement with the Centre de formation professionnelle (CFP) Qualitech. Specialised training for Quebec based Mitsubishi technicians will take place in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The choice of Trois-Rivières takes into account the strategic location of that city, and recognizes the dynamism and flexibility of the Qualitech training centre located there. Full story...

According to reports in the press, Penske Racing plans to go with three cars in next season's IndyCar Series as proven star racer Will Power will join regulars Helio Castroneves and Ryan Briscoe. Full story...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., - Hyundai Motor America and Street Concepts, one of the leading developers of auto show vehicles, bring custom vehicle design live to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show with a paint demonstration on a Genesis sedan. Detroit-based illustrator and graphic designer Courtney Mason will paint a one-of-a-kind graphic on a Pearl White Street Concepts Genesis sedan in Hyundai's display at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 3-6, 2009 (booth #24387). Full story...

From the moment the Touareg hit the market, auto critics have applauded its off-road capabilities and comfortable ride. However, the SUV's girth and weight never allowed it to be reasonable on gas. It didn't matter if you chose the V6 or the V8 (the V8 is no longer available in Canada), all Touaregs had an appetite for fuel, which isn't unusual for this type of vehicle. Full story...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF., The Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec, the perfect blank canvas for tuners, priced at $23,750 U.S. is beginning to arrive at dealerships across the country. R-Spec takes the core performance equipment from the 2.0T Track model and eliminates non-essential convenience equipment to reduce both cost and weight. The Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec - the first production R-Spec model to arrive in the U.S. Full story...

The Jim Russell Championship Series announced today their plans for the 2010 season featuring a fully funded seat in the FIA Formula Two Championship to be awarded to the champion.
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Affalterbach - Enhanced driving dynamics ex factory for the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG: the new Performance Package Plus is an attractive optional extra that is designed to appeal to the power-hungry sports driver. The Performance Package Plus increases output by 22 kW/30 hp to 358 kW/487 hp. Full story...

Nico Rosberg has hinted strongly this week that he is set to move up F1's pecking order in 2010. Full story...

Ever since NASCAR's longest track, Talladega Superspeedway opened 40-years ago there has been talk that the track is haunted whether for marketing purposes or it's a fact. Full story...

The U.S. Treasury Department is in talks with GMAC Financial Services Inc. about a possible additional cash infusion to the company, an Obama administration official confirmed on Tuesday night. Full story...

Dave Leggett recently interviewed Ford CEO Alan Mulally in his Dearborn office. Extracts from the full interview are available in this article. Full story...

Unlike the other two firms comprising the Detroit 'Big 3', Ford Motor Company has managed to avoid filing for Chapter 11 in the worst recession to hit the US auto industry in decades. The firm is moving closer to sustainable profitability at much lower volume. Many say that Ford CEO and President Alan Mulally can take considerable credit for that. Big corporate turnarounds aren't easy, but as he tells Dave Leggett, the important thing is to have a vision and act decisively. Full story...

Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn said the automaker will decide within the next two weeks on whether it will buy insolvent assembly firm Karmann. Full story...

Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn said the automaker will decide within the next two weeks on whether it will buy insolvent assembly firm Karmann. Full story...