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Land Rover redesigned... with our help as bosses consider pick-up, SW for production Full story...

The Russian government has revealed plans to turn around the local car industry which has seen a large drop in sales. Full story...

Simple question: How many of you have teenagers in the Southern California area who can benefit from free driver's training? Full story...

For those who thought things in the automotive world couldn't get any wilder, a look at recent headlines about Toyota and other auto manufacturers' woes suggests that turmoil and change may be the industry's only constants, going forward. Two JD Power execs discuss the outlook in North America. Full story...

EDITOR WES RAYNAL: Breathtaking. Full story...

The needle creeps closer to 90 mph, and with a quick glance around for signs of the authorities, I punch it and send the speedo zipping toward triple digits. Full story...

Mazda3 s Sport 5-Door - Four Seasons Update - February 2010

After taking delivery of our Four Seasons GTI, the Mazda 3 faces increased pressure to impress us.

With the arrival of a long-term Volkswagen GTI at 120 East Liberty Street, the Mazda 3 faces increased pressure to impress us. The GTI is our 2010 Automobile of the Year and comparisons between the two compact hatches are inevitable.inline_mediumwraptextright2009 Mazda3 Sport Five-Door27057194/reviews/12_month_car_reviews/1003_2010_mazda3_s_sport_5_door_february_update1003_02_z+2009_mazda3_sport+side_view_in_snow.jpgTrue

Photo Gallery: 2010 Mazda3 S Sport 5 Door - Mazda Sport Hatchback Long Term Review - Automobile Magazine

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China's FAW Car on Friday said its net profit for 2009 jumped 49.8% to CNY1.63bn ($238.8m) as sales surged in the world's fastest growing market. Full story...

Turkish automaker Ford Otosan targets a near 10 percent rise in unit sales this year, driven by a 14 percent jump in exports to $2.5 billion, its General Manager Nuri Otay said on Friday. Full story...

Toyota has begun a new sales drive in China, days after company president Akio Toyoda apologised to local consumers for recalling 75,000 vehicles. Full story...

General Motors South Africa is investing in new production programmes over the next three years to build the replacement for the current Opel Corsa pickup truck, as well as Isuzu models. Full story…

Formalities for the sale of Ford's Volvo unit to a Chinese automaker have yet to be completed but Chinese observers think the deal will happen. Full story...

Nissan Europe has reported a 4% increase in sales to 35,502 vehicles in February as total industry sales remained flat during the month. Full story...

AvtoVAZ, Russia's biggest carmaker, saw domestic car sales fall 31% year on year in February, according to business daily Vedomosti. Full story...

Car sales in Western Europe grew by 4.4% in February according to data released by JD Power Automotive Forecasting. Full story...

Opel/Vauxhall says more needs to be done to ensure Europe-wide standardisation of electric vehicle charging. Full story...

GM-Chevrolet’s recently appointed Malaysian distributor, Naza group, is targeting up to 1,600 vehicle sales in 2010 – helped by the launch of the Cruze compact passenger car in the second quarter, according to Naza CEO Datuk SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin. Full story…

Citroen team up with GQ magazine to build 'ultimate gentleman's car'.

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A fleet of 15 London 'black cab' taxis is now plying the streets of the Kosovan capital Prishtina with the taxi company claiming to have been "inundated" with bookings since they arrived early in February. Full story...

Toyota Motor Corp. said today a partial review of complaints of unintended acceleration after vehicles were repaired had found no evidence of failure in the electronic throttle system or the fixes. Full story...