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Ogden, UT - International Armoring Corporation (IAC), a leader in the design, installation and manufacturing of armored passenger vehicles, announced today that they have successfully designed and armored the new 2010 BMW 750i. Full story...

The near-series Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS electric car combines environment-friendly electric mobility in the city with unrestricted suitability for long-distance driving. This is made possible by the combination of the battery-electric drive with a combustion engine. Full story...

The way the Audi brand is visually depicted across all media is set to change this week as reworked designs for its famous interlocking rings logo remodel its corporate identity for the first time since 1990. Full story...

Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today announced pricing on the all-new 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster, which will go on sale this October at Nissan dealers across Canada. Full story...

ATLANTA - Porsche AG has distilled the DNA of the classic 911 into a select expression of class and style. Built in strictly limited numbers for the most enthusiastic and well-heeled fans, the 911 Sport Classic marks Porsche's return to the tradition of occasionally issuing ultra-exclusive production cars. The 911 Sport Classic will be presented at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show along with the 2010 911 Turbo, GT3 RS and GT3 Cup race car and production will be held to just 250 cars. Full story...

Many Lotus dealers around the world have already received their demonstrators and Lotus has, so far, received orders for the next 5 months of production. Demand for Lotus' award winning Evora has meant that 150 extra new manufacturing staff have been recruited to support assembly operations in Norfolk, UK, a very positive sign at a time when the global motor industry faces huge challenges. Full story...

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone is not ready to draw a line through plans for an Indian grand prix, despite the country's government refusing to pay scheduled fees to his company. Full story...

OAKVILLE, Ont. - Starting September 3, consumers turning in 15-year-old (or older) vehicles for recycling will get up to $3,000 toward the purchase of a new vehicle from the Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, the company announced today. Ford's scrappage program builds on the Canadian government's Retire Your Ride initiative which offers $300 and other benefits to eligible participants. Full story...

Despite the continuing success of the Nationwide Series race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, the Sprint Cup is not coming so fast. Full story...

First Look: Lexus LF-A Supercar - 6 Laps in the Lexus Maximus

In development for more than four years, put to the real test at the Nrburgring, and now driven for the first time at Goodwood, the brand-new Lexus LF-A promises to be Japan's ultimate and definitive supercar.

In development for more than four years, put to the real test at the Nürburgring, and now driven for the first time at Goodwood, the brand-new Lexus LF-A promises to be Japan's ultimate and definitive supercar.

Photo Gallery: Lexus LF-A Supercar - New Lexus Supercar Test Run - Automobile Magazine

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Hyundai Motor sales rose to 245,876 in August compared with 196,452 a year previously. Full story...

Honda is readying a five-door hatchback version of the US market Accord called the Crosstour for launch next autumn. Full story...

Ford has suspended production at its Russian assembly plant for two weeks due to falling demand, a spokesperson told PRIME-TASS. Full story...

First Look: 2010 Volvo C70

The new 2010 Volvo C70, which debuts at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show, is perhaps the shapeliest Volvo design to reach consumers yet.

Volvo's C70 coupes have always been the stylish exception to the boxy norm, but as the company's design theme grows ever more curvaceous, so does its two-door model. The new 2010 Volvo C70, which debuts at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show, is perhaps the shapeliest Volvo design to reach consumers yet.

Photo Gallery: 2010 Volvo C70 - 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine

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Up to 40 examples of the battery-powered MINI are on their way, applications to run one are being taken now

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The new Transit Connect compact van sold over 2,000 units in its first full month on the US market. Full story...

Mexican parts makers could take three years to retuen to pre-crisis production levels, the National Autoparts Industry, or INA, trade group has said. Full story...

Japanese sales of minivehicles in August fell 5.1% from a year earlier to 110,287 units, the Japan Mini Vehicle Association said. Full story...

AvtoVAZ has resumed production Tuesday after a one-month suspension, although the standard working week at the troubled firm has been shortened into 2010. Full story...

Renault will launch a new four-door sedan called the Fluence in November. The Turkish-built model succeeds the C-segment Megane saloon models, both generations of which were built at the Bursa plant, and is aimed primarily at buyers in Turkey, Russia and Romania. It won't be sold here in the UK where buyers prefer hatchbacks. Full story...