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Fiat's largest union protested in Rome against CEO Sergio Marchionne's proposal to curb strikes and increase shifts at the company's Pomigliano d'Arco car factory in southern Italy. Full story...

If there's a silver lining in the weak U.S. auto market, this may be it: Anemic new-car sales will mean short supplies of used cars in two or three years. Full story...

Chevrolet is taking the Volt plug-in hybrid to the masses with a big marketing campaign that includes World Series commercials this month. Trouble is, the supply of the cars will be anything but big in the first year of production. General Motors Co. Full story...

Auto supplier Johnson Controls Inc. will team with Japanese electronics maker Hitachi Ltd. to develop lithium ion batteries for electric drivetrains, the companies said Monday. Full story...

Auto supplier Johnson Controls Inc. will team with Japanese electronics maker Hitachi Ltd. to develop lithium ion batteries for electrified drivetrains, the companies said today. Full story...

About 100 General Motors Co. workers and retirees picketed outside the UAW's headquarters to protest plans to build a new small car with low-wage workers. Full story...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group will become the largest shareholder in Mazda Motor, the bank's chairman said. Ford, Mazda's largest current shareholder, owns about 11 percent of the automaker and held a 33 percent stake until November 2008. Full story...

After Sunday's condensed action in Japan, the idea of reducing a grand prix weekend to just two days is back on the agenda. Full story...

Jean Todt has poured cold water on reports Africa might join the formula one calendar in the next few years. Full story...

Renault F1 Team Chief Race Engineer Alan Permane talked about the many challenges that the teams and driver will face next weekend at the maiden Grand Prix of Korea. Full story...

TORRY PINES, CALIFORNIA -- Hyundai raised eyebrows when it announced that this new-generation Sonata would not be available with a V6. The three power options would be: 2.4-litre I4, 2.0-litre I4 with direct inject and turbocharging, and electric-gas hybrid. Full story...

Juho Hanninen (Skoda Fabia) celebrated his IRC title by winning Rally Scotland. Full story...

The plans for a formula one team are reportedly still alive, but team Villeneuve Racing/Durango is now more likely to turn its attention to NASCAR. Full story...

The plans for a formula one team are reportedly still alive, but team Villeneuve Racing/Durango is now more likely to turn its attention to NASCAR. Full story...

We've been hearing about the Volt for over 3 years, actually, since its introduction at the Detroit Auto Show way back in January 2007. Before the end of this year, the 2011 Volt will be in U.S. dealerships in a few States including New York, Michigan, Washington D.C., California and Texas. Its availability in other States will follow, and Canada should get the Volt in spring or summer 2011, probably as a 2012. Full story...

TORRY PINES, CALIFORNIA -- Hyundai raised eyebrows when it announced that this new-generation Sonata would not be available with a V6. The three power options would be: 2.4-litre I4, 2.0-litre I4 with direct inject and turbocharging, and electric-gas hybrid. Full story...

NASCAR announced a fuel move to make the series more environmentally friendly next year. Full story...

Ducati's Casey Stoner was not even remotely threatened by any of his adversaries and took his fourth consecutive MotoGP win in front of his home fans during the Australian Grand Prix, presented at the exciting seaside Phillip Island track, the spiritual home of every Australian rider. Full story...

Renault Formula 1 driver and rally enthusiast Robert Kubica took part in the Rallye d'Antibes in the South of France and finished on the podium. Full story...

Mississauga, ON - Following the global debut of the revised Nissan GT-R supercar in Japan today, Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) announced that the new Nissan GT-R supercar will make its first North American appearance at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 17th. Full story...