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Kia is extending its unique seven-year warranty, introduced first on the European-built Cee'd and Sportage models, to all its cars. Full story...

New car sales in Japan fell 9.3% in 2009 from the previous year to 4,609,255 units as the global recession took its toll, slipping below 5 million for the first time in 31 years, according to figures from the Japan Auto Dealers Association (JADA). Full story...

British race technology specialist Prodrive has teamed up with Indian company Opti Engineering to provide technical expertise to vehicle manufacturers based in the sub continent. Full story...

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) has chosen the country for the world premiere of a concept car for the first time - fitting as the New Small Concept previews a model being developed for emerging markets. Full story...

Mondragon Group, the world's largest workers' cooperative, has grown out of its historical Basque roots to comprise an organisation with global presence. It is also a significant player in the automotive industry components sector with cooperative firms manufacturing components, modules, machinery and tools. Oskar Goitia, MD of Mondragon's automotive division, tells just-auto editor Dave Leggett how the business is developing and staying true to its founding principles. Full story...

New car registrations in Germany fell 4.7% in December compared with the same month in 2008 to 215,400, according to the country's Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, or VDIK. Full story...

Maruti Suzuki is planning exports of 130,000-140,000 vehicles in the current fiscal year although it said that it expects a slow down over the next year as sales incentives are removed in European markets. Full story...

Volkswagen aims to become a significant player in the Indian small car market with the launch of new models and through links with local manufacturers. Full story...

Volkswagen aims to become a significant player in the Indian small car market with the launch of new models and through links with local manufacturers. Full story...

Renault lift the lid on the latest addition to the new Megane range

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Sharp-suited new supermini aimed at Asian markets is unveiled at the Delhi Motor Show. Full story...

2010's coolest coupes, new VW Golf R driven, first official pics of Vauxhall's Meriva, exclusive fuel test Full story...

Automotive engineering and technology specialist Ricardo has made three high-level appointments. Full story...

Industry-leading seven year/100,000 mile warranty now available across the whole range

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What do top Rolls-Royce cars and GM Europe's new Opel/Vauxhall Meriva MPV/minivan/'monocab' have in common? Rear hinged doors, dubbed FlexDoors, for which the automaker is claiming "unrivalled occupant access and convenience". Full story...

What do top Rolls-Royce cars and GM Europe's new Opel/Vauxhall Meriva MPV/minivan/'monocab' have in common? Rear hinged doors, dubbed FlexDoors, for which the automaker is claiming "unrivalled occupant access and convenience". Full story...

Scorching 548bhp coupe is revealed ahead of its Detroit Motor Show debut next week

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"A hydrogen station in every home" is a futuristic vision that is about to become reality this week as Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies unveils what could be its biggest breakthrough to date: a small home hydrogen refueling and storage solution that could begin our transition to a hydrogen-based economy. Full story...

THINK, the Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, today announces plans to start production in Elkhart County, Indiana and the launch of the THINK City into the North American market. Full story...

As the world's most famous affordable roadster, the Mazda MX-5's consistent recipe for cheap thrills and top-notch driving dynamics have catapulted it into sales superstardom. Full story...