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There's no doubt about it, Chrysler LLC has some grand plans for the future and doesn't intend to rest on its laurels in the upcoming years. After announcing the return of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, the end of either the Dodge Grand Caravan or the Chrysler Town & Country, the introduction of a nine-speed transmission and the possible replacement of the Dodge Nitro and Jeep Liberty, Sergio Marchionne is back with another statement. Full story...

Eric Boullier has admitted that one of his tasks last year was to shake off the "ghost" of Flavio Briatore. Full story...

Dany Bahar is still sure the Lotus branding debacle in formula one will not see the inside of the London High Court. Full story...

Ferrari's racing duo has bemoaned the increasingly complex task of driving a formula one car. Full story...

Felipe Massa is hoping Pirelli is the key to returning to the front in formula one. Full story...

The E-Class has enjoyed the status of being Mercedes' ambassador car for quite some time now, so it's no surprise that the German manufacturer wants to cash in on its mid-size product's reputation. As a result, the CLK coupe and cabriolet are gone, and the E-Class family is expanding. Full story...

Think North America Vice Chairman Richard Canny is resigning his position with the Norwegian-based electric car maker effective at the end of the month. No replacement has been named. Full story...

Richard Canny, the North America chief of Norwegian electric car maker Think, is resigning effective Jan. 31. 'It's time for me to move on to a new adventure and challenge,' Canny said. Full story...

Photos of the redesigned 2011 Chrysler 200 convertible have hit the Internet, weeks before its planned official debut. Full story...

We pick our best of the Detroit auto show, Subaru sets the debut of its sports car, and the BMW 7-series is one hot car. Full story...

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Top U.S. auto executives may be allowing themselves the odd celebratory drink at this year's Detroit auto show as sales recover but they still have plenty of worries to keep them awake at night. Full story...

David Coulthard can keep his job as a consultant with Red Bull even though he is the new full-time F1 commentator for British television. Full story...

NASCAR's 2011 season will kick off with a schedule of three full days of testing on Friday at the Daytona International Speedway, running from Thursday through Saturday. Full story...

For the first time last year, a professionnal driver that had raced in Formula 1 was welcomed to every Grand Prix of the season to help the stewards take decisions during the race. Full story...

Peugeot driver Anthony Davidson hopes the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup becomes as popular as it is spectacular. Full story...

The Volkswagen team has once again dominated their opponents in the Dakar Rally: the German firm has clinched the top three positions in the end, including a first win in the event for Nasser Al-Attiyah. Full story...

Already available in Europe, the Chevrolet Orlando was unveiled for the first time in Canada at Montreal International Auto Show. Full story...

A must for the automotive world, the Detroit Auto Show presented for the first time the GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept, a 100% American truck. It's big, it's high, it's powerful, and we have captured it for your enjoyment. Full story...

As a kid I remember that Buicks were for successful, if somewhat stodgy members of society. My doctor drove one and I don't think it went over 80 kph in all the years he drove it. That has been my image of Buicks, until now. Full story...