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After 68 years of arming the nation and putting America on wheels, the Willow Run manufacturing plant in southeast Michigan closed on Thursday. Full story...

Toyota Motor Corp. agreed to pay $10 million to settle a lawsuit with the families of four people who were killed in an accident that led to the automakerand#8217;s recall of millions of vehicles over unintended acceleration concerns. Full story...

Korean automaker Kia has provided a first look at the concept vehicle, named KV 7, it is bringing to the Detroit auto show in early January. Full story...

Korean automaker Kia has provided a first look at the concept vehicle, named KV 7, it is bringing to the Detroit auto show in early January. Full story...

Fiat won backing from all but one of its labor unions for a plan to revamp its Mirafiori plant in Turin to build Jeep and Alfa Romeo models as part of a joint venture with Chrysler Group. Full story...

Red Bull might have broken the F1 teams' cost saving agreement, according to former FIA president Max Mosley. Full story...

Just in time for Christmas, Kia Motors has an announcement to make, almost like if it was a gift! At the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, the Korean manufacturer says it will make a "dramatic design statement" with the introduction of an all-new crossover concept car named "KV7". Like the Soul, the Forte Koup and the Sportage, three models introduced first with concepts that were close in design to the final production model, KV7 is suppose to be a prelude to an up-coming production model. One would guess however that the production model of such a vehicle would not keep the concept's gullwing doors! Still this feature would certainly make a Kia crossover stand out. More on this vehicle at the NAIAS in January. Full story...

HRT owner Jose Ramon Carabante is expecting the Spanish team to have a better season in 2011. Full story...

Red Bull has won the battle of F1's funniest Christmas card for 2010. Full story...

Ukraine capital Kiev is the latest name linked with a future formula one circuit foray. Full story...

Nigel Mansell is the latest to wade into the Lotus debate, insisting he is "delighted" to see the name "return to formula one" by partnering with the Renault team. Full story...

Kimi Raikkonen should remain with Citroen WRC team next year. Full story...

Our team here at Auto123 lives for cars and we always want to share our passion with you guys on a daily basis with the most comprehensive and relevant content. However, we will soon break for the holiday season and we thought of you so you don't miss us too much. Full story...

Hyundai decided to give us an early Christmas gift this year, a video and a few specs of the production version of the Veloster, to be featured at the Detroit Auto Show. Full story...

This short yet interesting vid features a couple of Russian outdoors enthusiasts who got scared to death when a bear invaded their campsite. However, much to their astonishment, the menacing creature turned out to be more attracted by their car! Full story...

The mere sight of a Camaro has an unmistakable effect on anyone, and I really mean anyone. Wherever it goes, the car either makes people dream and drool or scream and sigh. And that's precisely the point. For buyers, it's the perfect mechanical extension of their extrovert personality, especially those who prefer to show steel rather than skin. Full story...

Jeep's ultimate off-road ride, the Wrangler, sports a redesigned cabin for 2011. It graces the 2-door Wrangler and 4-door Unlimited models. Full story...

Toyota Motor Corp. agreed to pay $10 million to settle a lawsuit with the families of four people who were killed in an accident that led to the automaker's recall of millions of vehicles over unintended acceleration concerns. Full story...

After 68 years of arming the nation and putting America on wheels, the Willow Run manufacturing plant will close at the end of business today. The 5-million-square-foot powertrain plant, owned by Motors Liquidation Corp. Full story...

WITH VIDEO -- Toyota said Thursday it will reveal its family of Prius hybrid vehicles at the North American International Auto Show next month in Detroit. Full story...