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11 September 2007VW puts wheels in motion on pick-ups
Volkswagen is considering developing a pick-up truck as it seeks to boost global sales and challenge the growing power of Japan's Toyota
read moreGM considers adding capacity in Russia
General Motors is considering adding production capacity in Russia as its sales there begin to rival its biggest European markets, including Germany
read moreFiat extends Severstal link
Fiat announced an expansion of its co-operation with Severstal in Russia, a further joint venture to add to a long list of deals in recent months
read morePorsche to take greater stake in VW
Porsche, the German sports carmaker, has signalled it is soon likely to increase its stake in Volkswagen, its bigger mass-market competitor, from 31 per cent to majority control
read moreChrysler accelerates foreign market push
As US vehicle sales decelerate in a difficult year for the industry, Chrysler is stepping up its push into overseas markets
read moreFrankfurt show: Landie thinks of Detroit
From Chas Hallett in FrankfurtNot often that a big show story is what's going to be big at another show.
read moreFrankfurt show: Toyota's small iQ
Toyota has revealed a city car intended to change the way small cars are designed.
read moreFrankfurt show: an F430, but even better
From Rory Lumsdon in FrankfurtAmid a scrum of photographers and journalists, Ferrari today (11 September) revealed the fastest, most hardcore version of its mid-engined F430 at Frankfurt.
read moreFerrari launch Schumacher-developed 430 - Frankfurt Motor Show
Ferrari 430 Scuderia is road-ready race car, developed with the help of a certain Michael Schumacher
read moreYou say: no to automation
• Survey on automation• 61% don't want self-driving cars• Under 20% want it
read morePeugeot's 207 SW goes off-road - sort of
• New 207 SW launched• Features off-road styling• Increased ground clearance
read moreChevrolet supermini takes its bow - Frankfurt Motor Show
Chevrolet Aveo supermini from the States set to hit the UK in early 2008
read moreFrankfurt show: C5 Airscape
From Richard Bremner in FrankfurtCitroen might yet make a big cabriolet like this, as it once did with old DS, but the C5 Airscape is a big clue to what the next C5, on sale next year, will look like.
read moreFrankfurt show: Volvo's eco-warriors
From Rory Lumsdon in FrankfurtThe new C30 Recharge concept is still a good few years from production, but that doesn't mean you'll have to wait long for a green Volvo.
read moreFrankfurt show: the Honda Accord Tourer
Honda unveiled its new Accord Tourer concept car at Frankfurt today, and you can expect the production car to look almost identical.
read moreWorld's fastest Mercedes C-Class
Say hello to the world's fastest Mercedes C-Class - the bonkers 224mph Brabus Bullit.
German modifier Brabus has shoehorned a 6.3-litre twin-turbocharged V12 under the hood of the C-Class, giving the Bullit 720bhp and 811lb/ft of pulling power. This means a claimed 0-62mph (100kph) time of 3.9 seconds, 0-124mph (200kph) in 10.49 seconds and a top speed of 224mph.
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read moreFrankfurt Motor Show: First exclusive pics
by Stuart Milne Europe's biggest motor show opened its doors this morning - and Auto Trader is here.
We'll be bringing you all the latest from the Frankfurt motor show throughout the day. Flanked by some steel 'n' glass skyscrapers, the Messe Frankfurt has been transformed into a homage to all things car.
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read moreMan Utd star Rio Ferdinand's Ford for sale
by Vijay Pattni An American pick-up truck previously owned by Manchester United and England star Rio Ferdinand is for sale on Auto Trader.
Ferdinand was the first owner of this 2003 Ford F150, which is powered by a supercharged 5.4-litre V8 engine producing 340bhp. The Harley Davidson edition comes complete with 20-inch chrome wheels, black and white leather, rear parking camera, satellite navigation and DVD player.
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read moreTop Gear's Richard Hammond in car smash
by Adrian Hearn / PA Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has been involved in a high speed smash less than a year after he miraculously survived a 288mph horror crash, the BBC has confirmed.
The pint-sized presenter skidded off the track while taking part in a 24-hour Le Mans-style race at Silverstone for the hit show. Read the full story now
read moreFrankfurt motor show on video
• All the news from the show• Captured on video• Updated hourly
read moreAudi's launched with big Bang - Audi A4
Bang and Olufsen sound system to feature on Audi's new A4
read morePiaggio Carnaby 125 scooter - Products
Big-wheeled Italian scooter turns on style
read moreService rates shocker
Huge variation in hourly rates found across the UK, with some main dealers in London charging 3 times the lowest rates in North England
read moreSnooze control on Volvos - Volvo technology
New technology from Volvo senses driver fatigue and distraction
read moreElectric Toyota is sitting pretty - Toyota single seater
Toyota and Sony collaboration could yield the next advancement in personal mobility devices
read moreChrysler beefs up the minivan - Frankfurt Motor Show
A new Chrysler Grand Voyager shows the future of minivans - it's chunky and full of flexible seating
read moreVW sets output and sales targets
Volkswagen is targeting 10% increases in both sales and productivity up until 2010
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