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Fairuz Fauzy believes he has now proved his ability to move up to formula one in 2010. Full story...

South Korea's LG Electronics will supply Volkswagen AG with car audio systems worth about $370 million. Under the seven-year deal, LG will become one of the largest suppliers of audio systems for VW, Seat and Skoda brands. Full story...

VW has recruited electric drivetrain expert Stefan Gies, a former Ford and Audi executive, to lead car chassis development while Seat unit named Wolfram Thomas as deputy president. Full story...

One of the surprises at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show comes from Japanese manufacturer Suzusho. Called "Supasse V," this little two-seater features scissor doors, a lightweight unibody chassis and exclusive suspensions developed by the company's head honcho, Toshio Suzuki, with the help of his two sons. Full story...

Caterham planning hybrid and electric versions of two-seater and Entry-level CSR 175 model also unveiled at Tokyo Motor Show Full story...

Sporting director Peter Windsor has named NASCAR's Las Vegas-born Kyle Busch as an ideal driver for the new USF1 team in 2011. Full story...

Nissan Motor president Carlos Ghosn said the automaker is considering launching four electric vehicles for the mass market, including a two-seater, urban-use model. Full story...

TOKYO, - Honda today debuted the much-anticipated CR-Z Concept 2009, the second concept version of the stylish, sporty hybrid coupe, at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show. While the vehicle displayed at the show is a global concept with a rear seat, the production version that will be introduced to Canada and the U.S. in the second half of 2010 will be packaged as a sporty, 2-seat hybrid that provides a personal driving experience for North American customers. Full story...

Lexus announces today the official launch of the LFA, a two-seat supercar scheduled to go into production at the end of 2010 as the pinnacle of the Lexus "F" premium sports car series. Full story...

Toyota Motorsport president, John Howett confirms Kamui Kobayashi is an option, as well as Jarno Trulli could stay, while Kimi Raikkonen also received a formal offer from Toyota. Full story...

BMW is no stranger to roadsters. Perhaps one of the famous cars the Bayerische Motoren Werke AG company has ever produced was a roadster: the revered and highly collectable 1936-1940 328. Produced in only 464 examples, this two-door two-seater twin kidney-grille-sporting elegant automobile has graced many a poster on enthusiasts' walls. Full story...

Formula 1 journalist James Allen posted on YouTube footage of Bruno Senna driving a two-seater Formula 1 car on the new Abu Dhabi Grand Prix circuit where the final round of the World Championship will be held next month. Full story...

GUELPH, ON, - In celebrating the 10th anniversary of the award-winning Buckle Up Bears car seat inspection program, The Co-operators and the Infant & Toddler Safety Association (ITSA) officially launched a new ITSA website today that will help keep Canadian children safe on our roads. Full story...

Nick Heidfeld has expressed frustration that, while his teammate Robert Kubica has secured a seat with Renault, he is still working to find a place on the 2010 grid. Full story...

Monday morning, Felipe Massa was finally back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 single-seater at the Fiorano race track. Full story...

The seat of a car is far more than just a simple frame structure with a piece of padded cloth or leather on top. On the contrary - the seat of a car these days must meet many different demands, with safety requirements constantly becoming stricter and the customer's comfort expectations greater than ever before. And the seat should always offer the same ergonomic benefi ts for every occupant, with superior comfort and safety, regardless of the size, stature and weight of the driver. Full story...

Futuristic FT-EV II city car will offer eco-friendly motoring in a compact four-seater package Full story...

SEAT supermini a secondhand risk Full story...

Of the seven manufacturer and four semi works teams, only six riders from a probable 14 have been fully confirmed and, as a result, there are several good seats still up for grabs. Full story...

According to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, Brazilian Bruno Senna may now have signed a deal to make his formula one debut with the new Spanish team Campos in 2010. Full story...