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14 October 2009GM set to agree Opel stake sale
The carmaker will announce it has reached an agreement to sell 55% of its European arm to Magna and Sberbank in spite of failing to secure Spanish consent
read moreOpel haggling pressures Brussels
The blatant haggling over jobs and plants during the Opel sale is putting heavy pressure on the European Commission, which must ultimately decide whether the plan complies with state aid rules
read moreMagna's treatment of employees in focus
With unions now taking centre-stage as the Opel sale nears completion, the spotlight will turn to how Magna treats its workers
read moreVideo: Porsche 911 Turbo
The new Porsche 911 Turbo is the result of a two-year development programme - and you can have a guided tour of the car with the company's R&D vice-president in our latest video.
read moreToyota gearbox mystery
Honest John advises a reader on the transmission options in the new Toyota Verso MPV.
read moreAlfa denies V8 engine plans
read moreSLS: can’t quite fly
Then how the hell did the gullwing Merc get onto the roof of the Benz museum?
read moreTriking threewheeler on the road
It's been a long time coming but our Motoring Correspondent's amazing threewheeler is finally on the road.
read moreTokyo motor show: Subaru
The striking Hybrid Tourer Concept shows innovation in styling and propulsion.
read moreTata increases Nano production
Tata has increased production of its popular new Nano city car by a fifith this month to keep up with strong demand.
read moreTokyo motor show: Honda
Sporty hybridpowered coupe leads Honda's home show lineup.
read moreMerc E-class cabrio 'revealed'
This is the new Mercedes E-class, which has been revealed courtesy of a leak at the European trademark office.
read moreTokyo motor show: Nissan
Zero emissions is the key for Nissan.
read moreTokyo motor show: Mitsubishi
Advanced hybrid drivelines and electric propulsion feature.
read moreV10-powered BMW M3 Touring
Manhart Racing has launched a V10 version of the BMW M3 Touring.
read moreAudi A8 spied again
These are the latest set of spy pictures of the new Audi A8 undergoing its final stages of development.
read more'Toyobaru' spied testing
The 'Toyobaru' coupe has been spied testing at the Nurburgring.
read moreNo decision on Ampera yet
Vauxhall has denied British media reports claiming that production of the Ampera would not be coming to the UK.
read moreVideo: LF-A tears it up
Lexus sets its 550bhp supercar loose in a Japanese car park. Ears bleed
read moreChevy Volt testing continues
The final batch of pre-production Chevrolet Volts has been built in the US, as extensive development work on the range-extender hybrid continues.
read morePeugeot Bipper Tepee launched
Peugeot has launched its versatile new Bipper Tepee five-seat MPV.
read moreCadillac facelifts its logo
This is the facelifted Cadillac logo.
read moreCitroen DS3 rally car spied
This is the Citroen DS3 rally car, which is expected to be Citroen’s next WRC challenger from 2011.
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Coleen Rooney's 95k Overfinch baby wagon - Auto Trader UK - News and Reviews Hub
Coleen Rooney has a new 95,000 Overfinch Range Rover.
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BMWs 118mpg concept - revealed - Auto Trader UK - News and Reviews Hub
They've done it again - BMW has showcased another concept car which reportedly returns 118mpg on the combined cycle.
Bernie to talk to BRDC as Hill calls for resolution - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
British Racing Drivers' Club president Damon Hill is keen for a resolution to be reached over a venue for next year's British Grand Prix. Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
Q&A with Renault's Bob Bell - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
Renault team principal Bob Bell discusses a frustrating weekend in Japan, the race for points in the Constructors' Championship and Robert Kubica... Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
Raikkonen hopeful of podium position - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
Kimi Raikkonen is hopeful he can challenge for a podium finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix but admits its going to be a tough ask. Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
Ecclestone denies giving Donington an extension - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
Bernie Ecclestone has clarified reports that the deadline for Donington Park to have their affairs in order has been extend by two weeks. Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
read moreLeading Magna's push into key market
Leading Magna's drive into Russia will be Siegfried Wolf, its larger-than-life Austrian co-chief executive. In his 15 years at Magna Mr Wolf, known to associates as...
read moreCompanies take heart from new issues demand
More risky companies are expected to brave the European bond markets in the coming weeks after strong demand for new issues this week. Hella, the junk-rated German car...
read moreFord recalls 4.5m more vehicles
Ford Motor has expanded the US car industry's -biggest-ever recall by about 4.5m vehicles over a faulty cruise-control switch linked to hundreds of fires. Yesterday's...
read moreUnion deal to rescue 600 jobs at Vauxhall
Unite, Britain's biggest trade union, said yesterday that it had struck a deal with Magna, the proposed new owners of Opel and Vauxhall, to keep producing cars at...
read moreInitiatives for crisis-hit companies 'a mixed bag'
A £1bn flagship innovation fund unveiled by Gordon Brown in June is unlikely to start lending money before next year, it emerged yesterday. Officials also revealed...
read moreExtolling virtues of a diversified economy
German Gref has long been an advocate of diversifying Russia's economy via strategic tie-ups with foreign groups. Mr Gref is head of Sberbank, the state-controlled...
read moreFord recalls 4.5m more vehicles over faulty switch
Ford Motor has expanded the US car industry's -biggest-ever recall by about 4.5m vehicles over a faulty cruise-control switch linked to hundreds of fires. Yesterday's...
read moreMoscow's risky Opel gambit
In February, as General Motors veered towards bankruptcy and said it was seeking investors for its 80-year-old European Opel business, officials in Moscow pricked up...
read moreUnion secures agreement over UK production
Unite, the UK union, yesterday said it had secured agreement from Magna to maintain production at General Motors' two UK plants beyond 2013, removing a key obstacle to...
read moreBoy racers are 'most annoying'
Boy racers and drivers who don’t say thanks when you’ve let them out are the two most annoying types of road user for British motorists, according to an AA/Autocar survey that shows there’s a need for better manners on the UK’s roads.
read moreAlfa plans first V8 for 30 years
Alfa Romeo is secretly working on a new V8 engine that uses Fiat’s new Multiair valve management system to boost power and cut fuel consumption and emissions.
read more911 Turbo laps 'Ring 10sec faster
The new 911 Turbo has slashed its predecessor’s Nurburgring lap time by ten seconds, completing a circuit in 7m 39sec.
read moreFiat's new look inspired by 500
The next generation of Fiats will feature design language inspired by the 500, with the next Punto likely to be the first model to adopt the new look.
read moreMassa meets the Ferrari 458
Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa visited the 458 Italia production line following his return to the cockpit at Maranello earlier this week.
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