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Brazil gives growth hopes to carmakers
While many manufacturers are losing money in developed markets, Brazil, along with China, is one of the few places they have been able to stay in the black. Brazil is the industry's fifth biggest global market

Copy Top Gear's polar trip
A chance to emulate Jeremy Clarkson and James May's exploits at the North Pole in Toyota pick-ups.

'Chinese have saved General Motors'
If General Motors believes in God, it must be thanking Him for China, where mainland sales were by far the brightest spot in GM's universe last year

Foreign carmakers make inroads into Russia
The era of Soviet car brands could soon be over. The Lada looks to be following the stately Volga sedan, quirky Zaporozhets and utilitarian Moskvich and reaching the end of the road

Nissan GT-R: the best of the modifieds
When Nissan declared its GT-R supercar “untuneable”, tuning companies everywhere took up the gauntlet. Rhian Angharad Jones looks at the best and worst modified GT-Rs from around the world. read more

Mazda 5 gets sharp new design
An all-new Mazda 5 is to be unveiled at the Geneva motor show in March. read more

Not so Mini now
Mini’s SUV is finally out in the open. We shall call it the Countryman because, er, that’s what it is called

Replacing trusty Toyotas
Honest John recommends a Lexus IS250C to a reader who wants to replace his trusty Toyotas.

VW Twincharger problems
Honest John advises readers of remedies for a problem with his VW with a 1.4TSI 122 engine.

Peugeot 306 coolant problem
Honest John Advises reader why his Peugeot 306 1.9TD may be losing coolant.

Volvo S40 ABS failure
Honest John tells reader that other cars with the same ABS system are also reporting failures like the one on his Volvo S40 1.6D.

Bus lane confusion
Honest John agrees with a reader that bus lane rules are confusing for some drivers.

Keen on Nissan 350Z/370Z driving experience
Reader asks Honest John for alternatives to the Nissan 350Z/370Z.

Replacing MIni-Cooper with Fiat 500C
Reader asks Honest John's opinion on replacing his partner's CVT Mini-Cooper with a Fiat 500C Auto.

Seat adds diesel to Ibiza FR range
Seat’s sporty Ibiza FR range is now available with a diesel engine.

Skoda achieves record sales
Skoda defied the general industry downturn for new car sales in 2009 by achieving its best ever annual worldwide sales figures.

Citroën C6 3.0 Exclusive review
The range-topping Citroën saloon now has the 3.0-litre V6 diesel that's such a star in the Jaguar XF.

Video: 46mph mobility scooter
American race team Lux Performance has built a mobility scooter capable of 46mph. Christened the Crippler, it is four times faster than a regular scooter.

Honda CR-Z 'inspired by Lotus'
The Honda CR-Z’s chief chassis engineer claims the new hybrid sports car has been inspired by the Lotus Elise.

Kubica out of Monte Carlo Rally
Robert Kubica’s Monte Carlo Rally is over after engine trouble forced him out of yesterday’s opening prologue stage.

Peugeot: 200-years-old and counting
As Peugeot prepares to celebrate its 200th birthday, we look at the development of the popular French marque

Classic Matra Rancho buying guide
Since designer Antonis Volanis also crafted the Renault Espace, Citroën Xsara Picasso and Matra Bagheera, the Matra Rancho was clearly not his finest hour.

Fiat 500 Pink: it’s, er, pink
Special-edition Cinq will be 2010’s must-have fashion item, apparently. Roll on 2011

Prodrive's new Group N Impreza
Full details of Prodrive’s new Subaru Impreza Group N rally car have been revealed by the rally specialist.

New Mazda 5 revealed
Mazda’s new 5 MPV has been revealed ahead of its official launch at March’s Geneva motor show.

Seat Ibiza FR TDI: fast and sensible
Here’s an exciting new model for all you diesel warm-hatch fans read more

Nissan GT-R: 600bhp racer revealed
Nissan’s racing arm NISMO has released pictures of the sensational Nissan GT-R FIA GT1 racing car. read more

Mini Countryman - official details
This is the Mini Countryman, the newest and model in the four-strong Mini line-up.

MAN boosts truck output in Brazil
The German conglomerate will raise capacity from 50,000 to up to 72,000 trucks a year to meet a rapidly rising demand, a move that will lead to the creation of 700 jobs

BMW Sauber signs F1 veteran
Pedro de la Rosa has signed for the BMW Sauber F1 team, ending a seven-year spell as McLaren's test and reserve driver.

Chrysler/Lancia merger this year
Chrysler and Lancia are likely to have effectively merged by the end of the year, according to Fiat/Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne.

Tesla S set for 2012 launch
Electric car maker Tesla has revealed the production version of its Model S luxury electric hatch.

Inside Audi's electric division
Audi’s new e-tron is the second car to emerge as part of the firm’s E-Performance initiative, set up late last year.

Audi 'R4' e-tron: full details
Audi’s latest e-tron concept is the strongest hint yet at the firm’s intentions to build a smaller, lighter sports car known as R4.

Opel 'to close Antwerp plant'
The Opel plant in Antwerp will be closed, according to sources.

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