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Land Rover has released pictures and details of the five-door version of the new Range Rover Evoque. The model will debut at the Los Angeles auto show on Nov. 17. Full story...

Renault said it can keep the name Zoe for its future small electric car after a judge ruled that girls called Zoe did not face imminent harm or a threat to their private life or dignity. Full story...

Mitsubishi said it will recall 186,790 units of its eK Wagon mini vehicle and six other mini car models in Japan due to a possible oil leak. Full story...

General Motors is in the final stage of talks to sell equity to Chinese partner SAIC Motor Corp. as part of its landmark initial public offering, two people familiar with the matter said. Full story...

General Motors is in the final stage of talks to sell equity to Chinese partner SAIC Motor Corp. as part of its landmark initial public offering, two people familiar with the matter said. Full story...

Tata is offering owners of the Nano the option to install safety protection in the vehicles after a few of them caught on fire in the last year. Full story...

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...

Volkswagen will pay 3.3 billion euros ($4.55 billion) to acquire Europe's largest independent auto dealer group, Porsche Holding Salzburg, in a deal VW says will help it achieve its goal of becoming the top global automaker. Full story...

When the 2011 Chrysler 200 hits showrooms in the next several weeks, its base LX model will cost $875 less than the sedan it replaces. The 2011 Chrysler Town and Country minivan, meanwhile, will be priced nearly $5,000 more than the current model. 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...

Toyota Motor will start selling a compact electric car in Japan in 2012, Kyodo news agency reported. 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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...