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After a sequence of foul-tip product launches from Honda -- the Insight, CrossTour and CR-Z receiving mixed reviews at best -- getting the Odyssey minivan right was more than just crucial. It was essential. Full story...

The minivan segment may be in a swoon, but that isn't stopping Honda from going all-in with its latest Odyssey. 'This is not your ordinary kid or cargo hauler,' said John Mendel, American Honda Motor Co. executive vice president. Full story...

Hyundai unveiled its first pure electric car, with a goal of starting mass production of the vehicles in 2012. The BlueOn, based on its i10 hatchback, will be powered by batteries made by SK Energy. Full story...

Hyundai unveiled its first pure electric car today, with a goal of starting mass production of electric vehicles in 2012. The BlueOn, based on its i10 hatchback, will be powered by batteries made by SK Energy and run 87 miles on a single charge. Full story...

Chinese automaker Chongqing Changan Automobile will take over from its parent a joint venture with PSA/Peugeot-Citroen, the company said on Thursday. Full story...

Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s top supply chain executive in the United States has retired, and the automaker has no plans to hire a replacement. Full story...

Being green no longer means being green, but it still stands for being green. Let me try that again. You buy a hybrid and are or not green but not necessarily green. I think that one's worse than the first. Last try. You can purchase a hybrid version of an existing model to be green but because it has more power, it's not automatically green, but you can promenade as being green because the car's a hybrid. I think that's the one. Full story...

A lot has been said in the last months concerning the proposed 2011 IZOD IndyCar schedule. It looks like the series will visit new venues as well as making a comeback to some others. Full story...

It's not uncommon to have a time capsule buried at an historical building site. But, when it comes to race tracks, it's a real novelty. Full story...

Felipe Massa said on Thursday he overshot his starting box on the Spa-Francorchamps grid two weeks ago at the Grand Prix of Belgium due to a visibility problem. Full story...

First images of the Toyota Avensis Next Generation Touring Car (NGTC) have been released, revealing the racing concept that will make its track debut in the final round of this year's Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship. Full story...

Frenchman Sébastien Ogier (Citroen C4) is the first Japan Rally leader after winning both super specials on Thursday. Full story...

Hyundai Motor Co. today unveiled the company's - and Korea's - first Full Speed Electric Vehicle (FSEV) named 'BlueOn,' opening a new era in eco-friendly technology. Full story...

The Audi R8 Spyder is about to perform a pincer movement on the open-air supercar establishment as it adopts a new generation 4.2-litre V8 FSI petrol engine to run alongside the existing 5.2-litre V10 FSI. The new R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro is now available to order priced at £95,545 OTR for the six-speed manual version and £100,855 for the six-speed R tronic automated manual. UK customer deliveries will begin in January 2011. Full story...

Whilst many commentators and fans are angry at the outcome of Wednesday's disciplinary hearing, others say the time is right to axe the ban on team orders. Full story...

Adam Parr has admitted the possibility of becoming the next chairman of the formula one teams association FOTA. Full story...

One week prior to its first real tests in Portugal with former World Champion Marcus Gronholm, the new MINI Countryman of the World Rally Championship had its first shakedown in Great Britain. Full story...

Despite quietening in recent days, the flexible front wing saga could be set to ramp up once again in Formula 1. Full story...

Denis Chevrier was the man in charge of the engine division for year at the Renault F1 Team for years. He is now a Formula 1 consultant at Motors TV. He talks here about the technical requirements of the Monza circuit, home of the Italian Grand Prix. Full story...

Toronto - The all-new 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan is set to debut at dealers on October 22 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) ranging from $29,990 for the well-equipped Odyssey LX to $46,990 for the premium Odyssey Touring. Full story...