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An electric car company based in India, REVA has been producing and selling vehicles since 2001. The REVAi is a minuscule three-door hatchback that can seat 4 people and is smaller than a smart fortwo. It can reach a top speed of 80 km/h and offers a range of up to 80 kilometres. The REVAi can also be equipped with options like A/C, central locking, two-tone leather, climate seats, and a choice of 2000 colours. At this year’s Frankfurt auto show, REVA will introduce two models and one peculiar new feature. The M1 is a 4-passenger, 3-door hatch like the REVAi, but will offer a 160-km range when it will go on sale in the beginning of 2010. The NXG, on the other hand, is a two-door sporty car with a targa roof and minics the smart crossblade with its motorcycle windshield and open-air cockpit. According to REVA’s website, the NXG can reach 120 km/h and offers a range of 200 km. Also presented at the show will be a feature called REVive. If you own a REVA and run out of charge, you can call or SMS REVA and they Full story...

German finance minister Peer Steinbrueck told US treasury secretary Timothy Geithner at the weekend that Germany still wants the Magna International consortium to buy Opel but noted General Motors' economic situation might have changed since it originally said it would seek a buyer for the European unit. Full story...

President Obama is to name auto industry adviser Ron Bloom as the administration's manufacturing czar today. Full story...

The South Korean government says it will maintain tax incentives for the automotive market despite disappointing changes in carmakers' labour-management relations, according to the ministry of strategy and finance. Full story...

The new Polo, Golf and Passat BlueMotion models emit just 87 g/km, 99 g/km and 114 g/km of CO2 respectively while every variant is also capable of travelling a minimum of 840 miles on a single tank of fuel. Full story...

A sport utility vehicle can be a complicated machine with plenty of problems as it ages. Heavy weight, potential for off-road use and towing can all lead to early troubles if proper maintenance is neglected-- and repairs are typically expensive compared to a wagon or minivan, too. Full story...

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Coupé and open-top newcomers set to expand range, which will boost business for UK-based manufacturer.

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German economy minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said on a Friday TV broadcast the government expected the General Motors board to make a "fundamental decision" on the future of Opel next week. Full story...

Russia's prime minister Vladimir Putin has called for the modernisation of Russia's automobile technology. Full story...

Ford of Europe is once again previewing a revamped C-segment platform by introducing the MPV/minivan variant ahead of other body styles. The automaker on Friday released the first pictures of the redesigned C-Max, which will attract more interest than usual at Frankfurt later this month as its underpinnings will be used for a North American Focus line as well. Full story...

First Look: 2010 Ford C-Max

These are the first images of the 2010 Ford C-Max -- a mini-minivan that will likely become a big part of Ford's global product portfolio.

These are the first images of the 2010 Ford C-Max -- a mini-minivan that will likely become a big part of Ford's global product portfolio.

Photo Gallery: 2010 Ford C-Max - 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2010 Ford C-Max - 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine

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2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost

This is definitely a people mover for mommies in a hurry.

I sat in the back - the way-way back - of the Flex while someone else drove. I was pleasantly surprised by the level of comfort in the least-spacious area, and though headroom was tight, there was plenty of legroom. Unlike some crossovers that compromise rear-seat window size for style, the Flex gives third-row passengers a good view of the passing scenery. You don't feel like you are in a clunky minivan, although it's clear you're riding in the back of a long-wheelbase vehicle. Kudos to Ford engineers for making the Flex feel a lot more lithe than it is, at least for the passenger.inline_mediumwraptextright24973240/reviews/editors_notebook/0908_2010_ford_flex_ecoboost0908_03_z+2010_ford_flex_ecoBoost+profile.jpgTrue

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Talk of 1,000 jobs being created at BMW's UK Mini plant in Oxfordshire is premature as no final decisions have been made, a spokeswoman said on Thursday. Full story...

Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management, BMW AG has announced that two new MINI models are to be built at MINI Plant Oxford. Full story...

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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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...

Turbonetics introduces compressor anti-surge and turbocharger protection for the BMW 335i coupe and sedan. Designed to minimize wear on the internal bearings of the turbochargers and provide increased throttle response, the 335i BOV kit combines increased durability and performance. Full story...

So-- you've gotten married, gone and had a kid or two, and need to trade that sports coupe in reasonably-priced used hauler that won't break the bank. Welcome to the minivan community: a large group of individuals that love the size to price equation, car-like ride and comfort factor of this once-popular vehicle genre. Full story...

GM Daewoo believes that its new Chevrolet Spark (sold at the Daewoo Matiz Creative in Korea) mini-car will have strong worldwide appeal and has compared it to cultural icons such as Apple's iPod. Full story...