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Suzuki's will show its latest hybrid technology concept - a plug-in Swift - for the first time in Europe at Geneva next month. Full story...

Toyota Motor on Wednesday began fixing brake problems in the latest model of its Prius hybrid at dealers across Japan and modifying accelerator pedals in the UK. Full story...

Vehicle sales in the Philippines rose by 33.8% to 11,763 units in January, compared with depressed year-earlier volumes of 8,791 units, according to data released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (Campi). Full story...

Proton Automobile China (PAC) Ltd, a subsidiary a Malaysia's Proton Holdings, successfully terminated its joint venture contract with China's Goldstar Heavy Industrial Co Ltd after the Chinese partner failed to obtain a licence to produce Proton's vehicles in China. Full story...

Mopar is channeling live, mobile TV into Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles. The company will showcase its new technology at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. Full story...

Chicago, Feb 10, 2010 - The Jeep® brand is broadening its vehicle lineup with the introduction of three new rugged, versatile and innovative vehicles that deliver classic Jeep design and capability. Full story...

Jeep® is bringing Camp Jeep, a unique driving experience, to consumers attending the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, Feb. 12-21 at McCormick Place. Full story...

10,340,000 Total pounds of freight (est.) 8,340,000 Pounds of freight unloaded & spotted the first night (16 hours) 2,184 Number of semi-trucks to fill McCormick Place 1,700 Dedicated professional carpenters, decorators, teamsters, riggers, electricians, cleaners, porters, crate handlers, stage hands and official contractor personnel Full story...

The Honda Odyssey Concept, on display at the Chicago Auto Show, introduces a sleek and distinctive exterior styling direction for the next generation of the industry's best-selling minivan, set to debut this fall, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. Full story...

BMW announced the pricing today for the 2011 BMW ALPINA B7 sedan, which will join BMW's North American product range as the most dynamic 7 Series model. Full story...

With the Karma, American automaker Fisker Automotive (www.fiskerautomotive.com) proves that with eco-friendly cars you can enjoy beautiful, distinctive design and thrilling performance with a clear conscience. Full story...

CHICAGO - Toyota introduced the boldly redesigned 2011 Avalon today at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. Evoking a time when travel was sophisticated, elegant and comfortable, the new Avalon possesses a distinctive new exterior style while offering a restyled interior rich with premium touch points and practical new technologies. Full story...

MONTVALE, N.J. - Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today that it has been ranked one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE magazine in its 13th annual survey which appears in the February 8 issue of FORTUNE, available on newsstands on Monday, January 25, and now at fortune.com/bestcompanies. Full story...

Mid-February is usually a time for flowers, love and romance... not for carnuts! As of tomorrow, Team Auto123.com will be scowering the showfloor looking for the latest and greatest that car manufacturers have to offer. Full story...

CHICAGO, Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept during a press conference at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, advancing momentum of Kia Motors' global alternative fuel and powertrain research program, and its sub-brand coined "EcoDynamics," to develop innovative fuel-stretching and emissions-cutting technologies. Full story...

PARIS, France - Nissan today revealed for the first time its all-new small Crossover, Juke. Designed to offer a refreshing alternative for customers who are shopping in the small car segment of the market, but uninspired by the traditional offerings, Juke is a distinctive combination of SUV toughness and sporting style. Full story...

"The 2010 Chrysler spring collection vividly illustrates the Chrysler brand's reinvigoration of the connection between refinement and excitement, innovation and involvement, comfort and couture, and people and the road," said Olivier Francois, President and CEO, Chrysler Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "Chrysler's new 300S models take the most awarded vehicle in its class, to a more passionate and youthful direction" Full story...

CHICAGO - In 1935, the United States' population was a little more than 127 million. A first-class stamp cost 3 cents, Technicolor was introduced to motion pictures and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago Cubs in a tough World Series. It was also the year Chevrolet introduced the Suburban. Full story...

CHICAGO, Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept during a press conference at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, advancing momentum of Kia Motors' global alternative fuel and powertrain research program, and its sub-brand coined "EcoDynamics," to develop innovative fuel-stretching and emissions-cutting technologies. Full story...

DeltaWing LLC, of Indianapolis, introduced the future of open wheel racing today at the Chicago Auto Show, aimed at realigning America's premiere racing tradition with current automobile industry and consumer trends. Full story...