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Can a car look concentrated and decisive? Yes, it can. The headlights play an important role in this; they are the eyes of a car, so to speak. People convey emotions such as happiness, joy and sadness with their eyes. Full story...

Helmut Marko, Red Bull's Motorsport Consultant, recently talked to Italian web site 442race.com about some issues of the 2010 Formula 1 season, such as the second driver of the Toro Rosso team. Full story...

British company Prodrive has launched the Impreza N2010, its latest FIA specification group N rally car. Full story...

Well, small thing... Do you love drifting or motorsports? I know I do. So what does a performance fan and lover of all things small, fast and RWD do? They get excited about the thought that finally, Toyota will bring a spiritual successor to the Celica, Supra, Corolla AE86 (Trueno), MR2 and going as far back as the 2000GT. Full story...

The Dakar rally, which has been organized for the second time in South America in 2010, could be back in Africa in 2011. Full story...

Nico Rosberg says he agreed to switch to the Brackley based team in 2010 long before he knew Mercedes GP and Michael Schumacher would headline the project. Full story...

PPG will host an MVP Business Solutions Conference for collision center owners and managers at the Paradise Point Hotel in San Diego, CA, March 28 - 30. Full story...

NEW YORK, - According to findings by a third-party research group, the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) continues to be one of the most effective marketing opportunities for automakers looking to move metal. In fact, nearly three quarters of attendees polled at the 2009 NYIAS said they are somewhat to extremely serious about purchasing or leasing a vehicle in the near future and that attending the Show significantly increased their purchase consideration. Full story...

The Road Before th Rolex 24 was ON last weekend at Daytona International Speedway. It was an occasion for drivers of the upcoming 48th edition to test their cars one final time before the action kicks in on January 30th to 31st. Full story...

President Ben Johnston went to the Autosport Show in Birmingham, England, this week to meet with European drivers and their managers and invite them to a special test exclusively for them in February. Full story...

Chrysler's famous minivans get a major makeover in 2011. As such, Grand Caravan pretty much stays the course for model-year 2010. Full story...

Three times this week I've piled my teenage son and a smattering of his friends and related gear into the CR-V for a day trip to a local ski hill. On all three occasions, I have grown more appreciative of Honda's compact crossover SUV. Full story...

Chevrolet today debuts the Camaro Synergy Special Edition with pricing starting at $26,790. Synergy will be produced in limited quantities from February to May. Full story...

Paul di Resta has revealed he is now very close to securing a full-time role in formula one. Full story...

Pedro de la Rosa is no longer favourite to become Kamui Kobayashi's teammate at the Sauber team in 2010. Full story...

Jarno Trulli has admitted he flirted with a switch to Sauber in 2010 before deciding to join the new Lotus team. Full story...

Paul di Resta has revealed he is now very close to securing a full-time role in formula one. Full story...

Valentino Rossi's forthcoming test in a 2008-spec Ferrari appears on track, despite the reigning MotoGP champion's visit to hospital on Thursday with an inflamed appendix. Full story...

Fernando Alonso has tweaked the design of his helmet livery for his 2010 switch to Ferrari. Full story...

Patrick Pilet, Raymond Narac and Patrick Holzer"s Porsche 997 GT3 RS clinched victory in Dubaï 24 hours this week-end. Full story...