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India's role as an important player in the future of Ford Motor Company's international strategy was underscored today when the company's President and CEO, Alan Mulally, unveiled an all-new car targeting the heart of the Indian car market - the new Ford Figo. The Ford Figo, a new nameplate and a fresh face on the Indian market, signals Ford's intention to compete in India's largest and most important small car market segment. Full story...

The redesigned 2010 Honda CR-V adds refinements and upgrades to both the exterior and interior, in addition to new features, improved fuel economy and more power. The CR-V compact crossover SUV goes on sale across Canada today with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $27,790, unchanged from 2009 pricing. Full story...

The Georgian College Auto Show isn't your average first week back at class. Rather than text-books and calculators, students spend time getting up close and personal with the latest and greatest products from the automotive industry. For those pursuing a career in this sector, it's almost like Christmas time. Full story...

Gaydon, Warwickshire, - Land Rover has confirmed today that a production version of its exciting LRX concept car will be built. The new car will debut next year and join the Range Rover line-up in 2011. Full story...

General Motors Company announced today the establishment of its China Science Lab in Shanghai. The unique facility will carry out important research projects in a number of automotive-related fields for General Motors. As the first major science lab established by a global automaker in China, it will contribute to technological innovation, both domestically and on a worldwide basis. Full story...

Kia Motors continues its full-fledged design and vehicle lineup transformation and today Kia Motors America (KMA) introduces the all-new 2011 Sorento CUV. The first vehicle to roll off the line at Kia Motors' state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia, the new Sorento adopts Kia signature design cues and offers the U.S. market a well-equipped, well-appointed and versatile CUV suited perfectly for the time and a fun, dynamic generation of drivers. Full story...

New Delhi - General Motors India and Reva Electric Car Company announced today in New Delhi the signing of an agreement to cooperate in the development of electric vehicles for the India market. Full story...

Williams will confirm this weekend that new GP2 champion Nico Hulkenberg has been selected to make his F1 debut with the British team in 2010. Full story...

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday urged his friend and business partner Flavio Briatore not to take his gripe against the FIA to the civil courts. Full story...

In a recent lunch meeting, Max Mosley told Ari Vatanen to his face that he would not support the Finn's candidacy to succeed him as FIA president at the forthcoming election. Full story...

Speculations are running on the four new entry-teams in F1. Campos and USF1, who recently joined the FOTA, explain their progress for 2010. Full story...

With NASCAR's testing ban any driver, any team will jump at the chance for an "official" test. This time Goodyear had five drivers for a two-day test at the 2.5 mile Daytona International Raceway. Full story...

Contrary to speculation and his offer to "help" Renault, quadruple world champion Alain Prost was on Wednesday not named the French team's new formula one boss. Full story...

New developments in the area of fuel injection systems, ignition, valve train and ancillary systems will help European manufacturers of petrol engines meet growing demands for reduced CO2 and other tailpipe emissions without the cost and risk of radically different technologies, supplier Delphi said on Wednesday. Full story...

Car production in Russia fell 62.6% year-on-year to just 369,000 units in the first eight months of the year, according to government data. Full story...

Kia Motors' UK chief Michael Cole is supporting automakers' trade group SMMT's attempts to persuade the government to extend the taxpayer-funded scrappage scheme until its original end date of February 2010 rather than ending when the GBP300m fund runs out, now estimated to be by the end of October. Full story...

Canadian electric vehicle maker Zenn Motor has claimed to be on the verge of a battery breakthrough that could drive it into the automotive big leagues, though not as a maker of electric cars. Full story...

CarMax has reported a rise in its net sales and income for the second quarter, with increases in both used and wholesale vehicles and a boost from a the "cash-for-clunkers" programme. Full story...

Tenneco is to close its original equipment (OE) ride control plant in Cozad, Nebraska, as the company continues to restructure its operations globally, putting 500 jobs at risk. Full story...

Ford is so far the only Detroit-based US automaker to receive a Department of Energy Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Programme loan. Full story...