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International sales of General Motors' Chevrolet nameplate will overtake those in the home US market over the next couple of years, according to a top executive. Full story...

Ford took the wraps off its redesigned Focus line - for sale worldwide - at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit on Monday. The automaker said the new generation models would be "nearly identical" in all markets, with 80% of parts common. Full story...

Vehicle sales in the Philippines rose by 37.3% to 13,596 units in December, compared with a depressed 9,885 units a year earlier, according to Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc (Campi). Full story...

The Detroit Auto Show seems to be going green. After the inauguration of its own EV section, the major manufacturers are now using it to unveil their latest and greatest hybrid models. In fact, Volkswagen took the opportunity to present the automotive capital with a hybrid version of its Touareg crossover. Full story...

Mini isn't the first car brand that pops into the heads of most beachgoers, but the BMW subsidiary is seeking to change that during this year's autoshow season. It might look like the love child of a Jeep Wrangler and a Cooper S, but the Mini Beachcomber Concept is geared up extensively for fun in the sun. Full story...

A full display of hot new Chevrolets awaits visitors at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. GM indeed chose to introduce a number of exciting models in its own backyard. Full story...

The Nissan Mixim, a one-off compact concept car powered by a pair of innovative "Super Motor" electric motor/generators, makes its first U.S. appearance as part of the Michelin Challenge Design(tm) display at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 11 - 24, 2010. Full story...

Combining a decidedly urban-industrial design aesthetic with functionality aimed at young professionals, the GMC Granite concept takes the brand's trademark capability in a new, more progressive direction. It was introduced at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Full story...

Toyota today unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Full story...

For Volkswagen, this marks the beginning of an action-packed year, in which more new models will be introduced than ever before in the company's history. First on the spectacular list of new products for the 2010 calendar year is a car based on entirely new concepts and technology, a coupe with a hybrid drive that is extremely fast and yet futuristic in its fuel economy. Full story...

When you think of Bentley, you naturally think of high-class appointments and high-quality materials. And that's exactly what the British firm served up at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit when it unveiled its Series 51 line-up. Full story...

Audi is showing an uncompromising purist compact sports car with all-electric drive at the first major auto show of 2010. The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is the name of this 3.93 meter (154.72 in) long and 1.78 meter (70.08 in) wide but just 1.22 meter (48.03 in) tall two-seater; just a few months after the debut of the Audi e-tron at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, this is now the second electric concept vehicle from the brand with the four rings. Full story...

The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe, making its U.S. production debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, introduces sleek styling and sporty handling to the hybrid segment, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. Full story...

The E-Class family is expanding this year with the arrival of a new convertible that will replace the defunct CLK. Full story...

As announced in December, BMW is launching a more-powerful version of its Z4 roadster. The sDrive35is is powered by a boosted twin-turbo 3.0-litre inline-6, which will be good for 340 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, all sent to the rear wheels via the company's 7-speed dual-clutch sequential transmission. BMW claims a 0-100 km/h time of 4.8 seconds. Full story...

Toyota today unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Full story...

For Volkswagen, this marks the beginning of an action-packed year, in which more new models will be introduced than ever before in the company's history. First on the spectacular list of new products for the 2010 calendar year is a car based on entirely new concepts and technology, a coupe with a hybrid drive that is extremely fast and yet futuristic in its fuel economy. Full story...

Geoff Bodine, the 1986 Daytona 500 winner takes driving seriously. So seriously that when upstate New York-born driver was given an opportunity to drive bobsleds he thought he could make them faster and better since they hit his radar scope at the 1992 Albertville Olympics. Full story...

If there's one brand that continues to fly under the radar, it's Buick. While it enjoys immense success over in Japan and China, North Americans keep getting sedate, comfort-oriented automobiles. Full story...

Over at GMC, a new dynamic crossover concept called Granite made its debut. Based on the Delta 2 platform that also underpins the Chevrolet Cruze and Orlando, this small vehicle has the potential to sit up to seven passengers. Full story...