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Subaru will become the seventh Japanese brand in Korea when it begins sales in April through Subaru Korea, a 100%-owned subsidiary of the stainless steel wire maker KOS Group. Full story...

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a EUR400m loan to Ford Romania to help it expand and modernise its Craiova assembly plant, tooling up for a small car model. Full story...

Suzuki needs to stay humble and not have illusions about itself as "the world's top automaker" despite its recent tie-up with Volkswagen, chairman Osamu Suzuki told the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo. Full story...

Caiscais, Portugal. Huge waves rise in the air and clash against the rocks in a strangely silent way. That's because the vault-like interior of the all-new 2011 BMW 5-Series is so effectively sealed that you barely hear a peep coming from the outside, even from the roaring engine. On the other hand, this sensible yet justifiably sporty premium sedan lets you feel every thrill behind the wheel with wonderful immediacy and accuracy. Full story...

Heikki Kovalainen has hit back at critics who believe his F1 career is fading after just three seasons. Full story...

Vitaly Petrov is offering EUR15 million to a formula one employer for 2010. Full story...

With just over six weeks to go until the initial Series test, the first of three new GP3 cars were delivered to the teams this week, with engines ready for collection on Friday.  Full story...

The European Formula BMW champion has stepped up a gear in his drive to reach formula one. Full story...

Caiscais, Portugal. Huge waves rise in the air and clash against the rocks in a strangely silent way. That's because the vault-like interior of the all-new 2011 BMW 5-Series is so effectively sealed that you barely hear a peep coming from the outside, even from the roaring engine. On the other hand, this sensible yet justifiably sporty premium sedan lets you feel every thrill behind the wheel with wonderful immediacy and accuracy. Full story...

Several drivers were tested behind the wheel of an Audi A4 DTM for a possible race seat in this year's DTM series. Full story...

No big surprise news at NASCAR's R& D Center in Concord, North Carolina as cars have already been on the track testing a return to spoilers (or blades) from the hated rear wing. Full story...

German driver Timo Glock revealed on Friday that Virgin Racing will run its 2010 car for the first time at Silverstone on February 4. Full story...

Frenchman Sebastien Ogier has moved to within 48 seconds of the Monte Carlo Rally lead with his sixth stage victory. See here our photo gallery! Full story...

West Point, Georgia -- Well here we are in America's deep south, ready to sample some local fare. It's not fried chicken. It's not pecan pie. It's not sweet tea. It's the all-new 2011 Kia Sorento. This new Sorento is the first vehicle to be produced at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG), a new $1 billion facility, which has the capacity to build 300,000 vehicles a year. Full story...

Five months after suffering a broken back, Australian driver Will Power was back in the cockpit of a Dallara-Honda Indy car as he made a successful return in a private test at Sebring earlier this week. Full story...

With the 2010 season fast approaching, Scuderia Toro Rosso just confirmed on Friday that Spaniard Jaime Alguesuari would drive for the team this year. Full story...

Wolfsburg, - The Passat CC is making an elegant appearance on our roads with its coupé lines and sporty note. Effective now, the Passat CC - previously designed to carry four persons - is available with an optional new rear bench that turns it into a five-seater. Full story...

MONTREAL, - Still two (2) days remain to experience the 42nd Edition of the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS). The event will officially close its doors at the Palais des congrès de Montréal on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 8 p.m. Full story...

Several years ago, Mazda did something very important in the family sedan segment when they built a sedan that was incredible to look at and exceptional to drive. That sedan was called the 6-- and it's now entered its second generation on sale. Full story...

West Point, Georgia -- Well here we are in America's deep south, ready to sample some local fare. It's not fried chicken. It's not pecan pie. It's not sweet tea. It's the all-new 2011 Kia Sorento. This new Sorento is the first vehicle to be produced at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG), a new $1 billion facility, which has the capacity to build 300,000 vehicles a year. Full story...