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GM is increasing to 44 percent its stake in the Chinese Wuling mini-vehicle venture it has with partner SAIC Motor Corp. The automaker said in an updated prospectus for its $10. Full story...

Ford Chairman Bill Ford said investors are underestimating the automaker's growth potential in the United States and that it has laid a foundation for growth in China and India. Full story...

The Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro announced on Thursday that Frenchman Jules Bianchi will take on the role of test driver for the 2011 season. Full story...

Virgin officially announced that it has sold a major stake in the new British F1 team to Russian sportscar manufacturer Marussia Motors. Full story...

In celebration of 25 years of racing, the Honda Indy Toronto, taking place from July 8-10, will feature an exciting and diverse race schedule in 2011 featuring the highest levels of Indy, stock, touring and, for the first time, exotic car racing. Full story...

Lotus Racing will switch from its current green and yellow livery to an equally-iconic black and gold for the 2011 season. Full story...

Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina venue can stay on the F1 calendar "for ever", F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has enthused. Full story...

Sebastian Vettel says thinking about a team strategy this weekend is his third priority at best for the Abu Dhabi season finale. Full story...

Crewe, England - The Continental Flying Spur and its sporting stablemate the 200mph (322km/h) Flying Spur Speed are the most successful four-door Grand Tourers in Bentley's history and among the best-selling ultra-luxury saloons in the world. Full story...

After the G-POWER M5 HURRICANE RS with bi-supercharger engine and 750 hp / 551 kW broke the record for the "world's fastest saloon car" at the end of 2008 with a speed of 367.4 km/h, G-POWER went one step further in 2010, taking the existing record to a new all-time best of 372 km/h with the next evolution of the same car - the M5 HURRICANE RR. Full story...

Stuttgart, Germany - Porsche AG presents a world premiere and two US premieres at the Los Angeles Auto Show. A mid-engine sports car which will be unveiled during a press conference at 10:55 a.m. on November 17 is right in the spotlight. The world premiere will be flanked by new 911 models, the 911 GTS and the 911 Speedster. With these three thoroughbred sports cars, Porsche crowns an outstanding year in the US market. In several well-renowned studies of the J.D. Full story...

My friend Dave is an avid drag-racer who tweaks his own engine and rocks a stripped out, strip-ready Sunfire. He was checking out your writer's borrowed Sentra SE-R Spec V tester at the local coffee shop one night not so long ago. Full story...

Since the CX-7 was launched back in 2007, we feel that it offers good performance from its turbo 4-cylinder engine, but lacks the racy sound of a good V6, and isn't really more fuel-efficient during spirited driving. Full story...

Auto123.com reported earlier this week that there were negotiations between the IndyCar Series and General Motors representatives about a possible return to the series in 2012 for the American car manufacturer. Full story...

As electric vehicles increase in popularity, many are finding that the cars can be used for more than just day-to-day commuting. In fact, the THINK City - already the world's best-selling electric car - has established itself as the most versatile too. Full story...

Following his headline performance at MINI's 50th Birthday extravaganza at Silverstone in 2009, mod rock legend Paul Weller has collaborated with MINI to create a one off car which will be sold in a live global online auction with all proceeds going to charity. The unique MINI Cooper is the ultimate British icon, it was designed by Paul Weller, built in Oxford and hand-painted by MINI craftsmen. The car will be auctioned for one month from 11 November to raise money for charities Nordoff Robins and War Child. Full story...

You hold two keys: One has a black Boss logo, the other red: Either will start your 2012 Mustang Boss 302. Slide the all-black key into the lock cylinder, give it a twist and you're treated to 444 ponies worth of smooth, streetable driving joy. Or choose red - the TracKey - and you have a competition-ready track car. Full story...

Everyone, and I do mean everyone, has expectations for one thing or another. Your favourite dish, your best store, your neighbour and your car, or your future car. Full story...

Canadian Black Book has released the findings of a national trends with 1000 Canadians poll made in partnership with Ipsos Reid that took the pulse of drivers and auto dealers. The results indicate an even more optimistic outlook for vehicle sales than the industry has been forecasting as almost one-half of all Canadian drivers are eager to get behind the wheel of a newer vehicle. Full story...

Team directors have now confirmed that Briton Justin Wilson will return to Dreyer & Reinbold Racing team for the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series. Full story...