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Alfa to get another relaunch
The Alfa Romeo brand is to be re-launched again by Fiat Auto, despite the brand completely missing its 2010 sales targets.

GM repays US government loans
General Motors sought to win back support from American taxpayers and car buyers by repaying its government loans and announcing expansions at two US car plants

GM repays US government loans
General Motors sought to win back support from American taxpayers and car buyers by repaying its government loans and announcing expansions at two US car plants

Maserati plans entry-level model
Maserati has confirmed it is working on a new entry-level model that will be priced from around £50,000.

Motoring costs top voters' concerns
More than half of drivers are dismayed by the cost of driving, while illegal drivers are also a cause for concern.

UK is fourth largest automotive manufacturer in Europe
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders expresses cause for optimism in automotive manufacturing.

Yamaha TMax review
Yamaha's TMax, the original 'maxi-scooter', remains one of the best in the sector and a practical alternative to a conventional motorcycle.

New Seat Alhambra people carrier revealed
Latest version of the Seat Alhambra proves the MPV isn't dead, just lying low.

Kia Cee'd Ecodynamics car review
The Kia Cee’d has a new face, cleaner engines and a host of new kit in its cabin. read more

Drivers pay for high-tech windscreens
The increasing complexity of lass on the latest cars inevitably means they cost more to replace.

F1 diary: Chinese Grand Prix
Volcanic mayhem inevitably overshadows a Jenson Button masterclass at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.

Sales in China boost VW's operating profit
The German carmaker's operating profit rose from €312m in the same period of the year before to €848m in the first quarter of 2010 thanks to strong demand in China, western Europe and North and South America

VW delivers surprise with profit jump
The German carmaker's operating profit rises from €312m to €848m in the first quarter of 2010 thanks to strong demand in China, western Europe and North and South America

Chinese Grand Prix in pictures
The race in Shanghai as viewed by our F1 diarist Simon Arron.

Mercedes Shooting Brake concept car
When is a Mercedes coupé not a coupé? When it's an estate.

Ferrari reveals six new models
Ferrari has revealed it will produce six new models before 2013 as part of Fiat's restructuring plans announced today, including a new Enzo hypercar and a hardcore version of the 458.

Zagato’s Alfa racer: a cut above
Italian design house releases teaser of Alfa 8C-based race car. We suspect it shall be magnificent

Chrysler on course to break even in 2010
Fiat reported roughly breakeven earnings in the first quarter and confirmed that the US carmaker it allied with last year is in line to break even on an operating level

Volcanic ash threatens UK cars
Volcanic ash deposits could cause irreversible damage to thousands of UK cars. read more

China makes a Land Rover
A brace of Land Rover and Jeep inspired off-roaders will be launched by Beijing Auto Works (BAW) at the Beijing motor show.

Video: racing lines
Check out Indycar driver Simona De Silvestro drawing a race track from memory. So much cooler than it sounds

Old Saab 9-5 resurfaces in China
This is the first image of the reworked Saab 9-5, the rights to which was bought by Chinese car maker BAIC last year.

Fiat on track to end full year in profit
Italy's largest industrial company reported roughly break-even earnings in the first quarter and confirmed it was still on course to end the full year with a trading profit

Peugeot drives up sales and market share
Europe's second-ranked carmaker by sales raised its earnings guidance for the full year as it reported first-quarter business results

Peugeot drives up sales and market share
Europe's second-ranked carmaker by sales raised its earnings guidance for the full year as it reported first-quarter business results

Ken Block's new Ford Fiesta
US rally star Ken Block has revealed his new Ford Fiesta Gymkhana car.

Cars coming soon
From Peugeot’s new Audi TT rival to Mercedes’ modern day gullwinged legend, Ford’s sleek new C-Max to Chevrolet’s £7k funky city car, the new car market never stays still for long.

Travel chaos persists after flight ban lifted
After authorities reassess risks posed by cloud of Icelandic volcanic ash, cost of disruption is estimated at $1.7bn

Kia Cee'd Ecodynamics car review
The Kia Cee’d has a new face, cleaner engines and a host of new kit in its cabin. read more

Auto industry demand pushes up palladium
Palladium touched a fresh two-year high yesterday, fast approaching its highest level since 2001, on the back of the recovery in demand from the auto industry...

Investors criticise Daimler on guidance
Investors and analysts sharply criticised Daimler's management yesterday for its "erratic communication" after the premium carmaker stunned markets with a sudden...

Daimler's optimism kickstarts car rally
European shares rebounded yesterday from the previous day's losses, boosted by carmakers, banks and better-than-expected German economic sentiment data. Car stocks...

Pressure grows on supply chains
Car production lines worldwide look set to grind to a halt as the flight ban over much of Europe begins to starve manufacturing of key electronic components. Other...

Daimler helps drive cars rally
European shares rebounded yesterday from the previous day's losses, boosted by carmakers, banks and better-than-expected German economic sentiment data. Auto stocks...

Auto industry demand pushes up Palladium
Palladium touched a fresh two-year high yesterday, fast approaching its highest level since 2001, on the back of the recovery in demand from the auto industry...

Long-term economic impact will be minimal, experts say
Europe's volcanic ash cloud is disrupting car production and the tourism industry as well as causing chaos for passenger and cargo air traffic, but the long-term...

Jenson: 'Life's so good'
Jenson Button says he is enjoying his current success more than winning last year's F1 world championship title.

Volcanic ash halts BMW plants
BMW is suspending production at three of its German factories due to a supply shortage caused by the volcanic ash cloud over Europe.

BMW designs aeroplane interiors
BMW's American design subsidiary BMW DesignworksUSA has teamed up with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer to design cockpits for some of its luxury aircraft.

Audi Q7 revised
The Audi Q7 range will get a new engine line-up, eight-speed gearbox, and added efficiency as part of a raft of changes.

Toyota ups price of the FT-86
Ballooning development costs will result in a more expensive Toyota FT-86 when it arrives late next year, according to an insider close to Toyota.

GM: 'combustion engines will die'
When General Motors’ advanced technology supremo, Larry Burns, retired last year, Alan Taub was the man who stepped up to take control of GM’s global R&D division.

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