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Belgian dealer group D'Ieteren said its car sales and rental volumes could show modest recovery this year. Full story...

Sales of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Turkey rose 43.4 percent year-on-year in February to 31,172 units, the Automotive Distributors' Association said on Friday. Full story...

The parent of China's Geely Automobile said it has yet to sign an agreement in its bid for Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo unit, but added that its plan to purchase the brand is on track. Full story...

The parent of China's Geely Automobile said it has yet to sign an agreement in its bid for Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo unit, but added that its plan to purchase the brand is on track. Full story...

Mahindra and Mahindra, India's largest utility vehicle and tractor maker, hopes to announce in two to three weeks a timeframe for the launch of its pickups in the United States, a top official said on Thursday. The U.S. Full story...

Autoliv Inc., the world's biggest airbag and seatbelt maker, said higher sales of premium cars loaded with its products would offset a decline in business for beleaguered Toyota Motor Corp. Full story...

An electric car developed by Italy's Pininfarina and French financier Vincent Bollore and may be available by autumn, Bollore said. Full story...

Mahindra and Mahindra, India's largest utility vehicle and tractor maker, hopes to announce in two to three weeks a timeframe for the launch of its pickups in the United States, a top official said on Thursday. The U.S. Full story...

Toyo Tires introduces the newest member to the Versado® line of luxury tires, the all-season Versado CUV. The Versado CUV is designed specifically for the growing crossover vehicle category, and is equipped with features that enhance handling, stability and fuel efficiency. It's available in 25 sizes to fit 17-inch through 20-inch diameter wheels. Full story...

San Diego, California -- When the Q45 left the scene several years ago, the M sedan assumed Infiniti's flagship role. Over the last couple of years, it didn't quite seem up to that lofty responsibility. All its closest competitors -- Mercedes-Benz E Class, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Lexus GS -- have been flaunting fresh designs and trouncing M on the sales court. Full story...

Quebec – They’ve been at it for two years. But this year is definitely going to be the one, they chime in unison. Isabelle Gagné and Isabelle Desgagné will race in the Roses des Sables Trophy next October, no doubt about it! Full story…

Stuttgart - smart's worldwide design contest "Style your smart" implemented the "open innovation" approach in the car industry - with resounding success. More than 8,000 smart and design fans from more than 100 countries took part in the creative contest that ran for a period of around six weeks. Full story...

Our understanding of the situation that led to Stefan GP not been accepted to compete in the 2010 Formula 1 World Championship. Full story...

For the first time in her IndyCar adventure, Milka Duno will have a full-time drive after signing with Dale Coyne Racing for the upcoming 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series season. Full story...

Both drivers were close to sign a race seat for the 2010 season, but at one week before the first grand prix, the teams seem full. Full story...

SRO decided to postpone the FIA GT2 championship, in order to redefine its regulations, between GT1 World Championship and GT3 European Championship. Full story...

The launch of the new HRT team on Thursday spelled an end to Jose Maria 'Pechito' Lopez's chances of a role in formula one this year. Full story...

HRT drivers Bruno Senna and Karun Chandhok on Thursday pulled the wraps off the grey, white and red formula one car they will race in 2010. Full story...

When the FIA initially banned drivers from being managed by crashgate conspirator Flavio Briatore, Heikki Kovalainen elected not to replace the flamboyant Italian. Full story...

TORRANCE, Calif.- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., has received verifiable information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about some vehicles whose owners have reported unintended acceleration after receiving the accelerator pedal recall remedies. As soon as Toyota received the vehicle owner information from NHTSA, it moved quickly to evaluate the vehicles and interview the owners. Full story...