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Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and PSA/Peugeot-Citroen said they have decided against forming a capital alliance but would continue talking toward expanded business ties. Full story...

The removal of government economic stimuli in Europe could stoke a drop of as much as 16 percent in vehicle sales in the region this year, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said on Tuesday. Full story...

Volvo Car CEO Stephen Odell dismissed concerns that the recent failure of China's Sichuan Tengzhong to purchase the Hummer brand from General Motors could derail its sale to Zhejiang Geely. "Nothing's changed ... Full story...

Partners Nissan, Renault and Lada maker AvtoVAZ could win as much as 40 percent of the Russian car market by 2014 to 2015, a senior Nissan executive said on Tuesday. Full story...

Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller -- an influential Democrat whose ties with Toyota and Japan span more than five decades -- wrapped up the hearing Tuesday on Toyota's safety defects by expressing frustration with company... Full story...

Fiat will this year equip its trademark 500 model with a new, superclean fuel engine as it steps up emission reductions to remain among Europe's most eco-friendly car producers, its brand head Lorenzo Sistino said on Tuesday. Full story...

Flooding in the area of Puebla forced to cancel the second round of the world touring car championship in Mexico. Full story...

Campos Meta 1 has been renamed "HRT F1" Team, (Hispania Racing F1 Team) following Jose Ramon Carabante's acquisition of Campos Meta 1 earlier in February. Full story...

Geneva, Mar 2, 2010 - The 80th Geneva International Motor Show kicks off with media days on March 2 and 3. Full story...

For those who still like to dream in a car. For those looking for a mixture of vanity, entertainment, and the pleasure of life in the open air. For those who love icons as the greatest expression of the age we live in. For those who want their cars to be an uncommon sensory experience in terms of both style and driving, without being obsessed by performance. Full story...

The Audi driving experience is expanding its portfolio by offering an opportunity that is unique in the world. Audi customers with sporting ambitions can book exclusive racing commitments with the Audi R8 LMS. Full story...

GP Prep Racing Drivers Academy, now known as GP Prep - Academy for Formula One Drivers has received official approval from Bernie Ecclestone and Formula One Management (FOM) for the use of the Formula One name. Full story...

Works Service Tailored is a new service offering customers of both new and existing Aston Martins, personal tailored options through Aston Martin's world famous Works Service facility. Works Service Tailored focuses on fashioning colour and materials with limitless boundaries precisely to customer choice and specification, enabling owners to apply their own personal taste. Full story...

Quebec City - The 29th edition of the Quebec Auto Show opened its doors to the public yesterday, presenting over 250 new vehicles to the people of the "vieille capitale". Held until March 7 at the Centre de foires de Québec, the event has attracted all the major manufacturers, including Ford, returning after a year-long absence with a huge stand created specifically for this show and exclusively emphasizing the brand's cars. Full story...

USF1's dream is definitely over, after the FIA reportedly decided to reject the American team's request to freeze its official entry until 2011. Full story...

In the 2010 American Le Mans Series, Corvette Racing will compete in the series' production-based GT category (formerly GT2) and in the GT2 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a second-generation C6.R that is homologated on the Corvette ZR1. Full story...

The smart fortwo edition urbanstyle adds a whole new dimension to the iconic model's reputation for being 'big in the city'. Full story...

The Quattroporte Sport GT S "Awards Edition", the latest jewel in the Maserati range, makes its official debut at the prestigious Geneva Auto Show. Full story...

After a pothole in Daytona and two misfiring caution lights at Las Vegas experts in the NASCAR Sprint Cup garage are expecting a fast race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Full story...

The 2010 season of the Formula Atlantic Championship has been cancelled. This is major news for the up-and-coming, young drivers who wanted to climb the motorsport ladder and follow the footsteps of the Villeneuves, the Rahals, Keke Rosberg, Danny Sullivan, Danica Patrick and others. Full story...