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Talks between PSA and Mitsubishi to use one of the Japanese manufacturer's platforms for small, low-range cars, could be concluded soon, a French newspaper reported. Full story...

German states with Opel plants will set up a task force to discuss possible aid for the GM unit after Berlin rejected a request for 1.1 billion euros ($1. Full story...

Supplier Johnson Controls Inc. made an unsolicited $1.25 billion cash bid for most of Visteon Corp.' Full story...

Chrysler Group is developing revised terms and conditions for supplier contracts that it expects to unveil in July, Dan Knott, Chrysler's senior vice president of purchasing and supplier quality, said Thursday. Full story...

Fiat S.p.A. held talks with unions over the future of its factory near Naples on Friday, and CEO Sergio Marchionne warned time was running out to reach a deal. Full story...

This may sound odd, but Beijing's newly announced pilot program to subsidize the sale of plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles in five cities has little to do with the country's serious air pollution. Full story...

Washington Post Co. elected former General Motors Co. CEO Rick Wagoner to its board, boosting the number of directors to 11. Full story...

Jacques Villeneuve says he will make one final effort and then give up trying to return to formula one. Full story...

The all-new 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee is a symbol of the new Chrysler Group and the first all-new vehicle to come during the alliance with Fiat SpA. The first advertising spot for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, scheduled to air Friday, June 11, takes viewers through a time when America was known for craftsmanship, quality and personal pride - something that has been missing in this country and the automotive industry, until now. Full story...

The famous Grand Prix festivities on Crescent street in Montreal debuted today Thursday under a light rain, but the event is more attractive then ever before! Full story...

Karun Chandhok has set out his stall for a switch from struggling HRT to the Force India team for 2011. Full story...

Jenson Button has changed his story since controversially overtaking his teammate Lewis Hamilton during the recent Turkish grand prix. Full story...

Peugeot secured 1-2-3-4 on the starting grid after the second qualifying session at Le Mans. Sébastien Bourdais' lap time of Wednesday evening was not beaten on Thursday. Full story...

Inspired by the Bristol 400 Series and the Frazer Nash BMW 328, Morgan's new four-passenger coupe concept is a demonstration of a vehicle developed with efficiency and rationalisation in mind. Full story...

It was a publicity stunt. Everyone knows it. Yet when GM gave away a brand-new, $53,000 Chevrolet Corvette to Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga, the day after his perfect game was ruined by a umpire who admitted that he screwed up and made the wrong call, their marketing company made the right call. Full story...

The crash between teammates Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel was "excellent" marketing for the energy drink Red Bull. Full story...

Reigning World Champion Jenson Button set the fastest time of the first practice session of the Grand Prix of Canada in Montreal. Full story...

F1 teams are set to receive a bill for pitwall services that were previously provided free of charge from the FIA. Full story...

The Dodge Brand debuts its latest commercial featuring the 2010 Dodge Challenger. The new commercial, titled "Freedom," was created in honor of the match between USA and England at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The 60-second spot airs Friday, June 11. Full story...

Young German driver Sebastian Vettel of the Red Bull Racing team set the fastest time this afternoon in Montreal during the second free practice session of the Canadian Grand Prix. Full story...