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Our spies capture first pictures of Bentley's new look coupe Full story...

Our spies capture first pictures of Bentley's new look coupe

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The German government was accused of stalling a decision on aid to Opel/Vauxhall. A government committee that reviews requests for loan guarantee requests did not agree on any recommendations for or against granting aid. Full story...

First Drive: 2010 Buick LaCrosse I-4

Buick’s latest LaCrosse is one of the new General Motors’ best success stories.

Buick’s latest LaCrosse is one of the new General Motors’ best success stories. Sales of the nameplate have increased dramatically, and more than one-third of all buyers are new to the General Motors family. Better yet, transaction prices are up by a whopping $8500, despite the fact that sticker prices haven’t significantly increased.

Photo Gallery: 2010 Buick LaCrosse I-4 – Buick Luxury Sedan Review – Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2010 Buick LaCrosse I-4 – Buick Luxury Sedan Review – Automobile Magazine

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Daimler and Renault are close to deciding on a partnership that would include a swap of small equity stakes, the Financial Times reported. Full story...

General Motors Co. slashed its sponsorship budget by 60 percent from pre-bankruptcy levels, and the days of multimillion-dollar rights deals may fade as the U.S. automaker looks to connect more effectively with consumers. Full story...

Michigan's attorney general on Wednesday subpoenaed Toyota Motor Corp.'s U.S. arm for information on recent safety recalls regarding unintended acceleration. Full story...

Saab is in talks with possible partners about exchanging technologies as it tries to return to profit by 2012, the head of new owners Spyker Cars, Victor Muller, said. Full story...

At least 12 closed Chrysler Group dealerships were told by company representatives that they are to receive letters of intent beginning their reinstatement process, according to a leader of a rejected-dealers group. Full story...

Germany's Opel dealers are skeptical about the brand's future. Dealers complain that the launch of the new Astra has not been successful because of the uncertainty of whether owner General Motors Co. Full story...

The CEO and largest shareholder of Dutch carmaker Spyker Cars has reduced his voting interest to avoid making a buyout offer for the rest of the shares. Victor Muller transferred just under 1. Full story...

Robert Bosch is building a new semiconductor factory in Reutlingen, Germany. Full story...

A report that Fiat will cut 5,000 of the 22,000 assembly line jobs at its Italian car factories has been strongly denied by the automaker. But the company's own data shows that Fiat's manufacturing footprint in its home market is hugely oversized Full story...

Saab is in talks with possible partners about exchanging technologies as it tries to return to profit by 2012, the head of new owners Spyker Cars, Victor Muller, said. Full story...

Mazda has put the head of its Canadian unit, Don Romano, in charge of North American marketing, where he will oversee an advertising review. Full story...

The Virgin Racing Formula 1 team has been given a green light by the FIA to make a substantial change to its 2010 chassis. Full story...

Frenchman Alexandre Prémat, driving a 2008 Audi A4 DTM, set the pace on the first day of DTM testing at Valencia on Wednesday. Canadian Bruno Spengler was 4th, but fastest of the 2009 cars drivers. Full story...

VANCOUVER, BC - For the past 90 years the annual Vancouver International Auto Show has been the premier automotive showcase in Western Canada. And in a time when everything appears to be going virtual, the Vancouver Auto Show remains a truly tactile exhibition offering the ability to see, smell and touch 400 of the world's most spectacular new cars from the leading automotive manufacturers. Full story...

The history of BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH has been defined by a long track record of concept vehicles and technological innovations which generated pioneering impetus for the development of series vehicles, components and systems. The influence of research projects exerts varying effects on series development, depending on the subject focus and complexity. Full story...

NEW YORK - As New York becomes the center of the automotive universe for the 10-day run of the New York International Automobile Show, it's time to celebrate our area's love of the car. For starters, there are the press conferences where thousands of journalists from all over the world come to see the latest unveilings from the automakers. Then, just two days later, the Show opens to the public for its annual automobile extravaganza where in addition to the world and North American debuts, we've assembled a host of other scorching-hot new 2011 vehicles that are just a few weeks away from hitting the new car showrooms. Full story...