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After yesterday agreeing a deal with Vauxhall's key union here in the UK, Magna International has altered its offer to Spanish unions at the local Opel unit [near Zaragoza] and will discuss the changes with unions and a government representative on Wednesday (14 October), a Spanish industry ministry spokesman said late last night. Full story...

After yesterday agreeing a deal with Vauxhall's key union here in the UK, Magna International has altered its offer to Spanish unions at the local Opel unit [near Zaragoza] and will discuss the changes with unions and a government representative on Wednesday (14 October), a Spanish industry ministry spokesman said late last night. Full story...

Everyone seems to think of convertibles as the "cars of summer". The Porsche 911 C 4 Cabriolet fit that bill and then some. Translated, this means Porsche loaned me their new 911 convertible with all wheel drive. Full story...

Simple combines features and advantages from both automobiles and motorcycles. The concept owes its passenger cell to the car, providing protection from wind and weather as well as shielding the driver from exterior noise and offering occupants a high degree of safety in the event of an accident. The motorcycle inspired the slim design of the Simple (at just 110 centimetres wide) and its configuration for two people sitting one behind the other. Plus it boasts the dynamic driving style typical of a two-wheeler, allowing you to lean right into corners as desired. Full story...

NASCAR's tough anti-drug policy has caught another crew member in its' net. Full story...

Nico Rosberg has added to Rubens Barrichello's denial that Williams has now settled on a driver line-up for the 2010 season. Full story...

Williams on Wednesday confirmed it will part company with its current engine supplier Toyota at the end of 2009. Full story...

A bitter battle for control of F1's governing body is entering its last days, with candidates Jean Todt and Ari Vatanen trading blows ahead of next Friday's election, October 23rd. Full story...

The government of the United Kingdom helped to set the Brawn team on the road to the 2009 world championships. Full story...

NASCAR's tough anti-drug policy has caught another crew member in its' net. Full story...

LEADING bus operator Go-Ahead London has taken delivery of its first Smith Edison vans, following a successful month-long trial of the technology. Full story...

Passive safety - a subject area in automotive engineering in which there is nothing left to be invented? Not at all: Audi is using innovative thinking to further advance development in this field. Full story...

Auto123.com is a partner of Canadian driver Bruno Spengler, official DTM driver for the Mercedes-Benz team. We are proud to bring you, exclusive to our site, his exclusive column. Here's what Bruno had to say about his third-place finish in Dijon, France. Full story...

As part of Buick GMC's strategy to engage and listen to its dealers, more than 1,000 dealers this week will be the first to learn the name of Buick's next mid-size sport sedan will be the Buick Regal. The announcement was made at the Buick GMC dealer business meeting. Full story...

Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the launch of their smart phone-optimized mobile website, m.vw.com. The mobile website is compatible with all web-enabled cell phones and mobile devices. Full story...

Ford Racing on Tuesday unveiled the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Mustang that will be run on a limited basis starting next season. Full story...

Season Five of A1GP World Cup of Motorsport kicks off in less than two weeks time and the A1GP entry list for the Nikon SuperGP, 22 - 25 October in Australia has today been announced. Full story...

Lotus F1 Racing unveiled on Wednesday its wind tunnel model car. The team seems to be on schedule to compete in their first Grand Prix next season. Here's an interview with Mike Gascoyne, Lotus F1 Racing Chief Technical Officer. Full story...

To celebrate 90 years of Citroën and 120 years of the world famous Eiffel Tower, the two are joining forces again, after 75 years, in a stunning display of 'Créative Technologie'. Full story...

Here are the main short motorsport news of this day, Wesnesday October 14, 2009. Full story...