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Auto supplier Johnson Controls Inc. will team with Japanese electronics maker Hitachi Ltd. to develop lithium ion batteries for electric drivetrains, the companies said Monday. Full story...

The plans for a formula one team are reportedly still alive, but team Villeneuve Racing/Durango is now more likely to turn its attention to NASCAR. Full story...

It was announced late last week, although as far as we could tell, not formally, that the exciting prospect of the coming of an Acura wagon to Canada, was not to be. At least, not for the moment. Full story...

Ducati's Casey Stoner was not even remotely threatened by any of his adversaries and took his fourth consecutive MotoGP win in front of his home fans during the Australian Grand Prix, presented at the exciting seaside Phillip Island track, the spiritual home of every Australian rider. Full story...

Renault F1 Team Chief Race Engineer Alan Permane talked about the many challenges that the teams and driver will face next weekend at the maiden Grand Prix of Korea. Full story...

Team boss Christian Horner has answered "no" as to whether Red Bull Racing will be using team orders in the three-race run to the 2010 world championship. Full story...

Juho Hanninen (Skoda Fabia) celebrated his IRC title by winning Rally Scotland. Full story...

Jean Todt has poured cold water on reports Africa might join the formula one calendar in the next few years. Full story...

After Sunday's condensed action in Japan, the idea of reducing a grand prix weekend to just two days is back on the agenda. Full story...

NASCAR announced a fuel move to make the series more environmentally friendly next year. Full story...

Renault Formula 1 driver and rally enthusiast Robert Kubica took part in the Rallye d'Antibes in the South of France and finished on the podium. Full story...

The plans for a formula one team are reportedly still alive, but team Villeneuve Racing/Durango is now more likely to turn its attention to NASCAR. Full story...

TORRY PINES, CALIFORNIA -- Hyundai raised eyebrows when it announced that this new-generation Sonata would not be available with a V6. The three power options would be: 2.4-litre I4, 2.0-litre I4 with direct inject and turbocharging, and electric-gas hybrid. Full story...

Renault F1 Team Chief Race Engineer Alan Permane talked about the many challenges that the teams and driver will face next weekend at the maiden Grand Prix of Korea. Full story...

Mississauga, ON - Following the global debut of the revised Nissan GT-R supercar in Japan today, Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) announced that the new Nissan GT-R supercar will make its first North American appearance at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 17th. Full story...

We've been hearing about the Volt for over 3 years, actually, since its introduction at the Detroit Auto Show way back in January 2007. Before the end of this year, the 2011 Volt will be in U.S. dealerships in a few States including New York, Michigan, Washington D.C., California and Texas. Its availability in other States will follow, and Canada should get the Volt in spring or summer 2011, probably as a 2012. Full story...

The likelihood of Hyundai entering formula one in the near future has diminished. Full story...

TORRY PINES, CALIFORNIA -- Hyundai raised eyebrows when it announced that this new-generation Sonata would not be available with a V6. The three power options would be: 2.4-litre I4, 2.0-litre I4 with direct inject and turbocharging, and electric-gas hybrid. Full story...

Fiat largest union protested in Rome against CEO Sergio Marchionne's proposal to curb strikes and increase shifts at the company's Pomigliano d'Arco car factory in southern Italy. Full story...

About 100 General Motors Co. workers and retirees picketed outside the UAW's headquarters to protest plans to build a new small car with low-wage workers. Full story...