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Spy shots reveal best look yet at exciting new Toyota-Subaru coupé venture

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A larger standard engine and more seating capacity are the big changes for the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor pickup. Full story...

Revised styling and stop start increase appeal of Citroen’s popular people carrier.

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Last month's sales were expected to pale next to August 2009 when dealers inventories were being stripped thanks to the federal government's "Cash for Clunkers" program. The unpleasant surprise was they also suffered next to July 2010's results. Full story...

Ferrari said it is recalling more than 1,240 of its 458 Italia supercars to replace an adhesive prone to melting after five reports of fire accidents. Full story...

What's Next for the Swedes

A short history of Swedish automobiles in America.

So these two Swedes, Volvo and Saab, walk into a bar. Long story short: Plenty of crazy stuff happens before they depart, worse for wear and unable to walk out under their own steam. But, praise Thor and the other Norse gods, they're still with us now.

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General Motors Co. plans to begin courting investors for its initial public stock offering immediately after the Nov. 2 U.S. mid-term congressional elections, two sources familiar with the plans said on Wednesday. Full story...

Volkswagen shut its South African plant for the second time in a month after workers in the auto-parts industry went on strike over pay. Full story...

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan is rumoured to be in talks with the ITR, the DTM championship organizers for an entry in 2012. Full story...

There were really two winners in Montreal last weekend. Sure, the record books will have Boris Said as winner, but Max Papis proved he still has the right stuff as a driver after one of the closest finishes in NASCAR Nationwide history. Full story...

On September 1st, American driver Craig Henderson completed a 1,478-mile trip behind the wheel of his Avion car using only 46.98 litres (12.41 US gallons) of diesel -- the equivalent of 1.975 litres per 100 kilometres (119.1 mpg)! This remarkable feat helped him break two of his previous records. Full story...

Twist the key in the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500's ignition, and it burbles startlingly to life after that extra second of cranking that says something big and angry is about to wake up. Just afterwards, its supercharged V8 barks and crackles out the tailpipes with a noise that makes those nearby check for overhead thunderclouds. Full story...

The head of the only major motorsport team in Canada, André Azzi has announced on Wednesday his intention to rebuild what Player's abandoned when the anti-tobacco law came into effect six years ago in Canada: a new drivers' development program for Quebec and Canada's best talents. Full story...

Mercedes motorsport boss Norbert Haug has confirmed that the Force India Formula 1 team pays its bills on time and will continue to receive Mercedes engines beyond 2010. Full story...

Peter Sauber and Gerhard Berger have denied reports the pair are set to share ownership of the Hinwil based formula one team. Full story...

French race car constructor ORECA has unveiled its new LMP2 endurance prototype, which will be available to the teams that would like to run it in 2011. Full story...

IRC reigning champion Kris Meeke is rumoured to join MINI programme for the World Rally Championship in 2011. Full story...

Hanover/Regensburg. Continental is making driving safer and more economical for the future with a new application that reports the tire pressure directly to a smart phone. The vehicle electronic is connected wirelessly with the driver's smart phone, therefore making speedy data exchange possible. Full story...

At this year's Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris on September 30th, Hyundai will celebrate the world premiere of its new B-segment MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle). To be presented as the Hyundai ix20, a sketch revealed today shows the new model as a striking departure from the boxy 'minivan' image typically associated with the segment, adopting a more dynamic, sportier profile in line with Hyundai's reputation as a modern, progressive automaker. Full story...