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Volkswagen today said it will boost production in China after its sales in the country increased by 9 percent in March. VW said it sold 112,466 vehicles in China, up from 103,204 units in March 2008. Full story...

Volkswagen today said it will boost production in China after its sales in the country increased by 9 percent in March. VW said it sold 112,466 vehicles in China, up from 103,204 units in March 2008. Full story...

Italian government incentives of up to 3,500 euros helped to boost March sales of vehicles that run on liquid petroleum gas (LPG). Full story...

Talk of financial restructuring at two of Europe's top dealer groups -- Pendragon PLC and Inchcape PLC -- gave retailers a huge lift during the first quarter. The return for European dealers increased 63. Full story...

Minicars made by Toyota, Honda and Daimler AG did poorly on frontal crash tests with mid-sized automobiles, prompting an influential safety organization to suggest consumers consider buying larger cars that have comparable fuel economy. Full story...

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A new front-end design features a lower grille, new headlamps with LED lights arranged in a Gatling-gun style, a new front bumper, and new front fenders with restyled side vents (the styling clich of the moment).

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The U.K. is looking into the possibility of introducing a car scrappage scheme to boost new-car sales, but two major government departments are at odds over the incentive, a press report said. Full story...

Abu Dhabi's government-linked investment fund Aabar does not plan to buy further shares in Daimler or a stake in Opel, a spokesman for Aabar said. Germany's Focus magazine said Abu Dhabi was in talks to raise its Daimler stake from 9. Full story...

Abu Dhabi's government-linked investment fund Aabar does not plan to buy further shares in Daimler or a stake in Opel, a spokesman for Aabar said. Germany's Focus magazine said Abu Dhabi was in talks to raise its Daimler stake from 9. Full story...

The British government said on Tuesday it was considering the possibility of introducing a car scrapping scheme as a way of helping the struggling auto sector during the economic downturn. Full story...

Chrysler LLC's creditors plan to make a counteroffer to the U.S. Full story...

Japan's Nissan Motor Co. and French partner Renault said today they will supply electric cars to China, the world's largest auto market. Full story...

The British government said on Tuesday it was considering the possibility of introducing a car scrapping scheme as a way of helping the struggling auto sector during the economic downturn. Full story...

A crossover SUV is a concept that plenty of shoppers are still trying to wrap their heads around. The vague term is given to certain products that have ingredients and characteristics similar to other products, but that can't be placed into a precise category. Full story...

The FIA is investigating what role McLaren-Mercedes team boss Martin Whitmarsh played in the 'lie-gate' scandal that happened after the arrival of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Full story...

The health of Brawn's new sponsorship by the Virgin brand came under threat even before the first race of the 2009 season, according to a report in the British tabloid press. Full story...

Toyota's Technical Director, Pascal Vasselon talks about the performance of the new Bridgestone slick tyres and how their arrival has changed the way cars were set-up. Full story...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- FEV, Inc., (FEV) a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, announced today that it will show a range-extended electric vehicle (ReEV) with plug-in capability based on the Dodge Caliber platform at the 2009 SAE World Congress. FEV's internal development project is designed to demonstrate the company's full spectrum of capabilities in hybrid engineering. The announcement was made by Dr. Joachim Wolschendorf, CTO and vice president of the Vehicle and Drivetrain Engineering Division of FEV, Inc. Full story...

Thousands of Mustang enthusiasts from all over the world will converge in Birmingham, Ala. on April 17, 2009 - officially declared "Mustang Day" by the state of Alabama - to celebrate the 45th anniversary of an American icon: the Ford Mustang. Full story...