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Japan has sent a letter of concern to the United States on a bill recently passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, which contains a provision similar to "Buy American," an official at Japan's foreign ministry said. Full story...

Indebted Russian carmaker GAZ is to receive RUB5.6bn (US$180.2m) from the state to build a diesel engine plant, prime minister Vladimir Putin has announced. Full story...

Russian magnate Oleg Deripaska's indebted carmaker GAZ will receive 5.6 billion rubles ($180.2 million) from the state to build a a diesel engine plant, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said. Full story...

Bankruptcy restructurings of General Motors and Chrysler have improved credit market access for auto suppliers, but the sector is far from healthy and requires close government monitoring, an Obama administration official has said. Full story...

Great Drives: 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible

Because even a stellar city car like the Mini Cooper convertible needs a break now and then.

In an island as crowded as Manhattan, motorists and pedestrians battle for territory. When you attempt to drive through teeming Midtown, great rivers of people spill out from the sidewalks, overflow the crosswalks, and brush past your fenders. You can feel their enmity. That is, unless you're driving a Mini Cooper convertible.

Photo Gallery: 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible - Mini Compact Convertible Review - Automobile Magazine

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The Obama administration's automotive task force, after successfully moving General Motors and Chrysler Group out of bankruptcy protection, is ending the government-financed warranty program for the two automakers. Full story...

Malaysia's second national car company, Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua), ceased production of its veteran Kancil mini-car after 15 years of production last week. Full story...

When Volvo Cars launches a new car, an identical copy is released on a much smaller miniature-car scale. For the first time ever, a Volvo concept car is now also available as a miniature model. Full story...

Munich. As well as having a huge influence on the international music scene, British bands like the Sex Pistols, The Clash and the Rolling Stones have also left their hallmark as style icons on the world of fashion. In a year when we are celebrating the 50th birthday of the brand, MINI presents an authentic lifestyle collection of fabrics and accessories showcasing essential "Brit chic" with Union Jack prints and rockstar badges. Full story...

Latest images reveal new Japanese supermini on test.

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A German government minister has ruled out General Motors inserting a clause in any Opel sale deal to buy back majority control later. Full story...

"There are stupid moves, and then there are very stupid moves. The one about to be made by Ontario belongs in the second category". Full story...

Germany's economics minister ruled out any attempt by General Motors to include an option to buy back majority control of Opel as part of a deal to give up more than 50 percent of its German unit in exchange for state aid. Full story...

Germany's economics minister ruled out any attempt by General Motors to include an option to buy back majority control of Opel as part of a deal to give up more than 50 percent of its German unit in exchange for state aid. Full story...

Germany's economics minister ruled out any attempt by General Motors to include an option to buy back majority control of Opel as part of a deal to give up more than 50 percent of its German unit in exchange for state aid. Full story...

Germany's economics minister ruled out any attempt by General Motors to include an option to buy back majority control of Opel as part of a deal to give up over 50 percent of its German unit in exchange for state aid. Full story...

A House committee forwarded a Republican leader's request for all Obama administration documents relating to the General Motors and Chrysler bankruptcies and the federal bailout of the automakers. Full story...

MINI adds budget model to the range

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Tata Motors is planning to bring its Nano minicar to the US in about three years, a company executive, Prakash Telang, told the Fox Business Network. Full story...