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Vehicle production in Turkey rose an annual 30.9% in October to 108,624 units, the country's Automotive Industrialists' Association reported. Full story...

Hybrid truck electric and electric powertrain company, Azure Dynamics Corporation has reported third quarter financial results for the period ending 30 September. Full story...

Sales of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia rose an annual 22% to 1.51m units in January-October on the back of scrappage incentives, the Association of European Businesses (AEB) said, predicting that demand could be 1.8m this year, up from an earlier forecast of 1.67m Full story...

Vehicle sales in the Philippines rose by 12.2% to 14,317 units in October, from 12,761 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc (CAMPI). Full story...

Ricardo, an engineering consultancy that also develops systems for vehicle manufacturers and advises wind turbine makers, expects to double its revenue from China in two to three years as it capitalises on the country's clean-energy drive, its CEO... Full story...

Next summer, European automakers will see the start of a sales recovery from the double-dip recession that has gripped Europe since May 2008, market experts say. Europe's slow recovery will be especially problematic for Renault, PSA and Fiat. Full story...

The Citroen C3's front bumper uses Faurecia's energy-absorbing metal-polypropylene hybrid technology that lessens the effect of a collision, especially between the car and a person. Full story...

Toyota, PSA, Fiat and BMW are on course to meet EU CO2 targets ahead of schedule, a report says. Full story...

Automakers are looking at futuristic sounds to ensure that their electric cars don't pose a danger to pedestrians who cannot hear them coming. Full story...

Tata Motors, the owner of Jaguar Land Rover, posted a more than 100-fold gain in second-quarter profit as the global economic recovery and growing demand in China and the U.S. boosted sales of luxury vehicles. Full story...

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Battery maker A123 Systems Inc. will supply lithium-ion cells to SAIC Motor Corp. for use in an electric vehicle as the U.S. startup expands ties with China's largest domestic carmaker. Cells made by A123, part-owned by General Electric Co. Full story...

Electric car maker Tesla Motors posted a sharply wider net loss than a year earlier, but said development of its new Model S sedan was on schedule. The automaker said its net loss widened to $34.9 million in the third quarter from $4. Full story...

Cosworth Group engine and electronics announced as key components in BLOODHOUND SSC in 1000mph world land speed record attempt in 2012 Full story...

The next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG four-door coupe will make its world debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public November 19-28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Other new Mercedes-Benz models at the L.A. Auto Show will include the redesigned CL coupe and R-Class crossover lines as well as the all-new E-Class Cabriolet. In addition, an update about the launch of the fuel cell-powered Mercedes-Benz F-CELL car will take place during a press conference at the Mercedes-Benz exhibit. Full story...

Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. will debut the Toyota RAV4 EV during the Los Angeles Auto Show media days, on November 17 at 2:50 PM at the Toyota booth in South Hall at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Jim Lentz, president and chief operating officer, TMS, will speak at the news conference. Greg Bernas, chief engineer, Toyota Technical Center, and Shigeki Terashi, president, Toyota Technical Center, also will be in attendance. Full story...

Nissan Canada today released pricing for the 2011 Nissan Murano which will go on sale this week at dealers nationwide. With a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at just $34,498, the 2011 Murano is up to $4000 less than the 2010 model and provides a variety of value-packed options for the Canadian consumer. Full story...

RICHMOND HILL, ON - BMW Group Canada today announced that Manfred Braunl will assume the role of president and CEO, effective January 1, 2011. Braunl replaces Franz Jung who becomes president of BMW Italia effective January 1, 2011. Full story...

The 2010 SEMA closing parade is really representative of what this show is all about! Exhibitors were showing off their cars; Germans, Americans, Asians... Everybody was there, reminding everyone of the United Nations, but with a whole lot more of performance and without politics! Full story...

Inspired by the Mercedes CLS, RIDES Magazine's Hyundai Sonata Turbo looks like a mean Korean machine ready to eat the streets. Full story...