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For my third instalment of Audi's Electromobility Strategy, I was given the opportunity to briefly drive the very enticing Audi A1 e-tron. For starters, the A1 is an all-new subcompact product from Audi and it is making some serious waves. It's really no mystery as to why this little car has many excited; it's quite the looker, it's got Audi DNA flowing through its veins and, from what I can tell, will be a fine drive as well. Full story...

According to Italian reports, staff changes as the result of Ferrari's failed championship campaign in 2010 are on the horizon. Full story...

Honda, Mazda and Fuji Heavy Industries suspended business travel to South Korea, citing tensions after North Korea shelled its southern neighbor. Full story...

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt, an innovative plug-in hybrid, got not one but three different mileage ratings from the U.S. EPA on Wednesday. Full story...

Ford, seeking to regain an investment-grade credit rating, reduced its debt by more than $1.9 billion by paying investors in its convertible debt to exchange their notes for shares. Full story...

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt, an innovative plug-in hybrid, got not one but three different mileage ratings from the U.S. EPA today. On electricity alone, the Volt achieves the equivalent of 93 mpg. Full story...

Fiat SpA will unveil details of its investment plan for the historic Mirafiori plant in Turin at a key meeting with union representatives on Friday. Full story...

The McLaren MP4-12C sports car will have a sticker price of between $230,000 and $250,000 when it goes on sale in the United States about a year from now. Full story...

Take a closer look at the McLaren MP4-12C sports car with AutoWeek editor Wes Raynal and Anthony Joseph from McLaren-North America. Full story...

Ford of Britain says rises in domestic capacity - particularly from huge Chinese capability as well as neighbouring Russia's desire to emulate it - will be an increasing feature of the automotive landscape. Full story...

BMW and Mercedes-Benz will shorten Christmas breaks at their factories because of surging demand for new models. Full story...

In response to the currently very high price level for the main types of natural rubber used in the production of tyres, Continental AG will be increasing the list prices of summer and all-season passenger and light truck tyres in the Asian and Pacific replacement market by an average up to 5%, effective from 1st December 2010. Full story...

Volkswagen's plant was affected as Portugal's biggest unions went on their first joint general strike since 1988 on Wednesday, hoping to weaken the Socialist government's resolve on implementing austerity measures meant to tackle a debt crisis. Full story...

BMW UK says it is seeing "remarkable" demand for winter tyres whose fitting is still not compulsory in Britain. Full story...

BMW UK says it is confident its upgraded X3 launched last weekend, will appeal to existing consumers but potentially also to a younger audience given its wide specification list. Full story...

General Motors Co. plans to invest $163 million at plants in Michigan and Ohio to add engine production for the Chevrolet Cruze, the Chevy Volt and an unnamed new small car. Full story...

Renault will offer 3,000 workers in France the chance to retire early. Full story...

Thirty-two dollars is a small price to pay to get a taste of the Green Hell. Full story...

Volkswagen expects to sell over 7m vehicles for the first time this year, its chief executive said. Full story...

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