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Infiniti's highest-volume line, the G series, will receive a Mercedes-Benz engine as part the global alliance between Daimler AG and Renault-Nissan. Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. Full story...

Italian auto parts supplier Sogefi aims to return to profit in 2010 by selling more components in the United States to Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group LLC. Sogefi will probably more than double U.S. Full story...

The cooperation pact between Daimler and Renault will increase pressure on Renault rival PSA and Daimler competitor BMW to agree on a similar wide-ranging partnership. Full story...

Robert Bosch has gained approval from European Union competition regulators for its plan to set up a joint venture Deutz Abgastechnik GmbH and Eberspaecher GmbH to make diesel-exhaust after-treatment systems for utility vehicles. Full story...

A Toyota Motor Corp. executive urged the Japanese automaker to and#8220;come cleanand#8221; in January about mechanical failures in accelerator pedals for some vehicles, after other officials suggested a more cautious approach. Full story…

Looking for a blinged-out, cushy sofa-ute that rides like it’s on a cloud? If so, do yourself a favour and skip the remainder of this review. It’s about the recently-revised Acura RDX Technology. Among many other things, this sporty Japanese hauler has a suspension that’ll make luxury fanatics wince– because it’s designed to make performance fanatics smile. Full story…

Franklin, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) has selected W.G. Yates of Philadelphia, Miss., as the general contractor supporting the pre-construction services phase for Nissan’s new battery plant that will be built at the automaker’s vehicle assembly plant in Smyrna, Tenn. The battery plant will support the assembly of the Nissan LEAF that will be built at the Smyrna plant in late 2012. Full story…

The original Porsche Type 64, one of the rarest automobiles in the world, has never left Germany until now. It was shipped to America recently to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Porsche in North America. It's part of a unique exhibit displaying the world's finest cars as art at Atlanta's High Museum of Art. Full story...

The 2010 model year proved to be a very successful and exciting year for the segment-leading Chevrolet Camaro. For the 2011 model year, Chevrolet looks to expand the car's popularity among consumers with the introduction of additional features. Full story...

From now on, BMW Classic's specialist workshop will not only be repairing and restoring its own classic vehicles, but also those belonging to customers. The BMW Classic Center thus closes the final gap in the complete range of services offered to the owners of classic models from every era of the blue-and-white badge. Full story...

Toronto - Honda Canada Inc. announces the arrival in Canada of its new President and CEO, Mr. Masahiro Takedagawa. He replaces Mr. Manabu Nishimae who has assumed the position of Operating Officer for Regional Operations, Eastern Europe, the Middle & Near East, and Africa, effective April 1, 2010. Full story...

Dynamic design, enthralling performance and exemplary efficiency - the Audi TT Coupe and the TT Roadster are now more attractive than ever. Full story...

Maranello - Now available on www.ferrari.com are the first photos and information on the new 599 GTO, an extreme V12 berlinetta developed to a specific performance-oriented brief. The 599 GTO is, in fact, the company's fastest ever road car. It is an exclusive limited edition special which, in true Ferrari tradition, is a completely new concept, albeit inspired by a production car. Full story...

The interplay of car and tyres -- especially the issue of tire wear -- is a decisive factor in any motor race. The following video shows the exciting world of GT endurance racing, and analyse the technical requirements and share insights in the production of motor sports tires. Full story...

The Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 team looks set to extend its contract with the Brazilian driver Felipe Massa. Full story...

Although they will remain competitors in Formula 1, car manufacturers Renault and Daimler (Mercedes) have signed an agreement to cooperate off the track. Full story...

TORRANCE, Calif. - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced it has established a new SMART business process utilizing existing product engineers, Field Technical Specialists and specially trained technicians to quickly and aggressively investigate customer reports of unintended acceleration in Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles in the United States. Full story...

Continental and antenna specialist Kathrein have developed the Intelligent Antenna Module that simplifies wiring throughout the vehicle, takes up less space, improves signal quality and enables optimum scalability. Full story...

Annie Lafrenière lost her hair last year, albeit voluntarily, in support to Leucan children in their fight against cancer. The experience inspired her to take up a whole new challenge -- to serve as the honorary president of the 2010 Leucan Shaved Head ChallengeTM for the Greater Montreal-Laval area. Full story...

About 6 million General Motors Co. pickup trucks and SUVs are under federal scrutiny for possible brake-line failure due to corrosion. Full story...