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Mazda's motivation behind the new 2010 CX-7 is simple: widen the client base. Here's the deal. The CX-7 compact crossover was launched in 2006 as a 2007 model. Since then, over 8,000 units have been sold across the country. But Mazda is raising the bar - by lowering it. The automaker is aiming for the bottom-end, to be precise. You see, the all-wheel-drive CX-7 with 244-hp turbo engine occupies the middle of the range in the compact crossover segment, leaving the low-end to the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CRV, which respectively account for 15 and 10% of the market. Full story...

The signs are increasing on almost a daily basis that Kimi Raikkonen is set to vacate his Ferrari cockpit after November's 2009 season finale. Full story...

Mazda's motivation behind the new 2010 CX-7 is simple: widen the client base. Here's the deal. The CX-7 compact crossover was launched in 2006 as a 2007 model. Since then, over 8,000 units have been sold across the country. But Mazda is raising the bar - by lowering it. The automaker is aiming for the bottom-end, to be precise. You see, the all-wheel-drive CX-7 with 244-hp turbo engine occupies the middle of the range in the compact crossover segment, leaving the low-end to the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CRV, which respectively account for 15 and 10% of the market. Full story...

The BMW Group and Allianz SE are planning to intensify their cooperation on a global level. The CEOs of the two companies, Norbert Reithofer and Michael Diekmann, signed the respective declaration of intent in Munich yesterday. Full story...

In the quest for the ultimate vision of an accident free traffic environment, Volvo Car Corporation's short-term target is that no one will be killed or injured in a new Volvo car by 2020. Full story...

Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button put their Moercedes-powered Brawn BGP001 ahead of the field Friday morning during the first practice session of the Grand Prix of Singapore. Full story...

According to sources within Andretti Green Racing, Danica Patrick has finally signed a contract to get back with the team in IndyCar for 2010. Full story...

For the first time in his WSBK career, Ben Spies (Yamaha) will start this weekend's round in Imola as championship leader, with an 18 point advantage over Noriyuki Haga (Ducati) going to Imola. Full story...

The ANSA news agency reported on Friday that Italian Formula 1 driver Vitantonio Liuzzi is being investigated by Italian tax authorities. Full story...

According to sources within Andretti Green Racing, Danica Patrick has finally signed a new contract to remain part of the team in IndyCar for 2010. Full story...

As Renault assesses the damage to its image and counts the fleeing sponsors, Briton David Richards has entered the frame as the crash-gate scandal rolls on. Full story...

Young German driver Sebastian Vettel of team Red Bull set the fastest time of the second free practice session of Friday at the Grand Prix of Singapore. Full story...

We now officially know the models that will battle for the title of "2010 European Car of the Year." Full story...

Low speed vehicle maker ZENN Motor Company (ZMC) announced yesterday it will gradually put an end to its car-making and car distribution businesses. This announcement was made in Toronto. Full story...

Toronto, Ontario - ZENN Motor Company Inc., a leading developer of zero emission transportation solutions and technologies, wishes to update its stakeholders regarding its business strategy and focus. Full story...

Back in 2006, Ford used the Texas State Fair in Dallas, to debut its then-new new-generation Ford Super Duty Pickup. You couldn't argue with the choice of local -- Texas is the Super Duty of U.S. states, and it is also certified pickup country. Full story...

Jimmie Johnson, the driver of the No 24 Chevrolet backed up his practice win by putting his car on the pole Friday at Dover. The P1 position is his second of the season and at the Monster Mile. Full story...

Hybrid FedEx, UPS, USPS Delivery Vehicles - Delivering Better Fuel Economy

FedEx, UPS, and the USPS use technology to deliver with less.

While the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight are darlings of the environmental movement, perhaps greenies should show a little love to some common looking delivery trucks.inline_mediumwraptextright26431684/green/news/0909_hybrid_fedex_ups_usps_delivery_vehicles0909_01_z+fedEx_hybrid+delivery_truck.jpgTrue

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GAZ, the carmaker owned by debt-ridden billionaire Oleg Deripaska, on Thursday lamabasted Russia's largest private bank for refusing to agree to debt restructuring. Full story...

Cost-savings talks between Ford's Canadian subsidiary and the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union have been continuing this week but the union said Ford had so far failed to address its key issue. Full story...