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Half fighter jet, half F1 car is this the Ferrari of the future? Full story...

German firm looks to the past for 911 inspired Speedster version of its Boxster. Full story...

The new-look Merc is almost ready for the road, and these are the best pictures yet of the sporty coupe. Full story...

New 2-Eleven track car launched as Lotus announces huge £2million profit. Full story...

Glove-friendly controls and clear screen set unit apart. Full story...

Time for some late-night cramming – as Auto Express returns to the classroom to test a new BTEC course in Driving Science. Full story...

Toyota is to scale back production at its largest Chinese venture but has no plans to lay off workers, according to local news reports. Full story...

A parade of the Detroit 3's best vehicles may escort automaker executives to Washington for their next round of hearings for emergency federal aid. Tim Leuliette, CEO of suburban Detroit supplier Dura Automotive Systems Inc. Full story...

Prominent Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers are defending Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally. Mulally should keep his job, and U.S. Full story...

The two millionth Ducato van has just rolled off the production line at Sevel, in Val di Sangro, Italy. Full story...

Chevrolet will add 50,000 units to its capacity in Russia after one of its partners opened a new factory in Kaliningrad Friday. The new complex will be able to build up to 50,000 Chevrolet Lacetti compact cars from CKD (completely knocked down) kits. Full story...

For many years, power steering technology was focused on hydraulic systems but demand is increasingly favouring electric mainly due to fuel consumption and logistical benefits. Matthew Beecham reports. Full story...

Porsche has revealed details of its new Panamera sedan four months before the car makes its debut at the Geneva auto show. When it goes on sale late next summer, the four-door Panamera will be one of Porsche's most important new products in years. Full story...

While GM's Rick Wagoner has made clear his opposition to the company filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, members of the board may nevertheless feel that it is an option to be considered. Full story...

EU governments moved closer on Monday toward a deal on cutting CO2 emissions from cars, but failed to agree on details ahead of key negotiations with the European Parliament, diplomats said. Full story...

Jaguar North America has voiced delight that it has achieved a number one ranking in the JD Power and Associates 2008 Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study. Full story...

Volvo is taking an inside-out approach to revealing its new S60 concept. Full story...

Volvo is taking an inside-out approach to revealing its new S60 concept. Full story...

If push comes to shove, what would consumers make of an automaker that is bankrupt but still operating? It's an uncomfortable question. Automaker executives such as GM's Rick Wagoner believe it would worsen prospects as consumers' confidence in the company erodes. But some lawmakers in Washington believe it might be necessary, if severe, medicine that might allows a failing automaker to truly tackle structural problems. Full story...

Following extensive trials, Corus has announced that it can now offer production ready coils of Dual-Phase 600 Hot Rolled Steel (DP600HR) that it says can help carmakers reduce weight. Full story...