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Stefanie Ulrich has been promoted to human resources director at Audi's plant in Neckarsulm, Germany. Ulrich made a crucial contribution to the launch of the A1 as HR director at Audi's factory in Belgium. Full story...

Ford's C-Max now comes in two sizes and there will be hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants of the compact minivan. Ford launched the C-Max in Europe in 2003 as a five-seat minivan and has sold 847,857 units of the first-generation model. Full story...

Automotive supplier Visteon Corp.'s third-quarter loss widened on reorganization and post-retirement related expenses, although sales rose slightly. Visteon posted a loss of $140 million compared with a year-earlier loss of $38 million. Full story...

It's not a hybrid but it gingerly sips fuel like one. The all-new Ford Fiesta isn't just fuel-efficient--it's also pretty cool. Full story...

The most famous hybrid is celebrating a decade in Canada this year. Not only is the Prius one of the most successful models of its kind, for many people it's also the very epitome of the word « hybrid ». Keenly aware that the competition is coming fast and furious from all sides and classes, Toyota has introduced an even greener version of its ecomobile. Full story...

Valtteri Bottas has refused to criticise the Williams team for not scheduling a test day for him in November. Full story...

Fernando Alonso is in the same league as two of F1's greatest recent champions, according to Gerhard Berger. Full story...

Although the news is still unverified, several European web sites have published the schedule of the 2011 Formula 1 winter test sessions. Full story...

Oak Park, MI - Azure Dynamics Corporation, the fast growing hybrid electric and electric power train innovator for the commercial truck market, and Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, announced today that they will deliver one of the first Transit Connect Electric commercial vans to Canada Post under the LEAD customer program. Full story...

A restructuring within the Mercedes GP team could result in team boss Ross Brawn having a diminished role. Full story...

IZOD IndyCar Series's driver E.J. Viso was the first to be fitted in a mockup monocoque of the new, 2012 IndyCar Safety Cell at Dallara Automobili in Italy and development work is in progress. Full story...

It's that time of the year again. Right before Halloween, a bunch of automotive journalists and manufacturers get together in Niagara-on-the-Lake for an intense week of testing in order to determine the AJAC's Canadian Car of the Year Awards. Check out our gallery of amazing pictures shot by Matthieu Lambert. Full story...

Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner on Wednesday said it is "ridiculous" to suggest Mark Webber tried deliberately to take out his rivals after crashing in Sunday's Korean grand prix. Full story...

Citroen competition boss Olivier Quesnel has indicated that Kimi Raikkonen should remain in the Citroen Red Bull Junior Team next year. Full story...

An all-new Honda electric vehicle concept will make its world debut November 17 at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, the company announced today. Additionally, Honda will reveal a plug-in hybrid platform showcasing the next-generation of Honda hybrid technology. Both the electric vehicle concept and the plug-in hybrid platform along with the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle demonstrate the company's vision for the future of personal mobility and its continued commitment to developing advanced environmental technologies. Full story...

Korean tire manufacturer Hankook could provide tires for the DTM teams starting from 2011, replacing Dunlop. Full story...

Sergio Perez has denied his major sponsor Telmex is positioning to buy control of the Sauber team. Full story...

International Automotive Components (IAC) is a Tier I supplier of interior systems and components specialising in instrument panels and cockpit systems, door assemblies, overhead systems, door and trim systems, and flooring and acoustic systems. It was formed in 2005 by investor Wilbur Ross and Franklin Mutual Advisers following the acquisition of Collins & Aikman's European assets. Dave Leggett caught up with IAC's John Smail - who manages the firm's North American business relationships with OEMs - at the company's Dearborn (Detroit) headquarters this week. Full story...

Automotive supplier Visteon Corp.'s third-quarter loss widened on reorganization and post-retirement related expenses, although sales rose slightly. Full story...

Honda, Acura, Porsche and Scion topped the annual Consumer Reports reliability survey released on Tuesday. At the other end of the spectrum, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz were deemed among the worst. Full story...