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The 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid has officially been revealed at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. Click here for all the details and images. Despite being at the forefront of hybrid technology, even Toyota is having trouble bringing next-generation models to market using lithium-ion battery technology. It...

Robert Kubica will sit out the US grand prix this weekend despite passing the FIA's cognitive and physical examination on Thursday. The Pole, who was hospitalised with a sprained ankle, minor bruising and mild concussion after his huge accident in Montreal four days ago, told reporters on Thursday...

It used to be that the US was home to most of the European exotics but today more and more ultra-exclusive supercars are ending up in the deserts of the Middle East, namely the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Demand for European sports cars is surging in the region, with some dealers...

Renault has revealed that it was considering developing a new ultra-low cost car that would undercut its current Logan sedan (pictured) in price and be sold in emerging markets. The announcement follows the release of an article by French newspaper Le Figaro, which reported that Renault was...

The Gibbs Aquada is a three-seater amphibious vehicle developed by the UK’s Neil Jenkins and New Zealander Alan Gibbs. After years of financial difficulties in getting the project off the groud, the Aquada is reported to be ready for production and is set to be joined by a new amphibious...

Organisers of the Indianapolis race want a long-term deal but Bernie Ecclestone said this week that formula one can live without the US. Associated Press reports that the famous Motor Speedway's boss Tony George will meet with F1 supremo Ecclestone this weekend, as the race's current contract is...

Nissan is currently presenting its new X-Trail SUV to a field of journalists at an event in Greece, but the engineering that has gone into the new model has been around for a couple of years now. The X-Trail is based on a vehicle architecture known as the Alliance Platform C. This platform was...

One out of every five cars is expected to feature innovative engine stop-start systems by 2012, predicts the chief of one of the world’s largest auto suppliers. Stop-start systems shut down the engine when the vehicle is stationary, such as when sitting in heavy traffic, and automatically...

Audi has certainly lifted its game over the past five years, releasing more models, increasing its market share and picking up a horde of quality gongs, so you’d think fellow German luxury brand BMW would be feeling the heat. Not so, says BMW Group Australia managing director Guenther...

Toyota has announced that it has developed a new variable valve lift mechanism named ‘Valvematic’, which combines the previous VVT-i technology with a new mechanism that continuously controls the intake valve lift volume. While conventional engines control air intake using a throttle...

A renowned sport physician has warned Robert Kubica to skip Sunday's US grand prix. The Pole, limping only slightly, checked out of hospital on Monday following his frightening high-speed crash in Montreal just 24 hours earlier, vowing to be ready to race at Indianapolis. But Hamburg-based Dr Bernd...

It was revealed back in April that Gordon Murray, the creator of the McLaren F1, had raised the funding required to launch his very own automotive design company. On that day, Gordon Murray Design Limited was born and come July 4th, the design, prototyping and development company will be officially...

America’s top selling convertible is about to get another variation with the announcement that Ford and Carroll Shelby will be launching a new GT Mustang drop-top for the 2008 model year. Though the first cars aren’t expected to hit showrooms until August, Mustang fans will be able to...

Recent spy shots of a heavily camouflaged SUV were previously thought to be a test mule for the next-generation Nissan Murano, but we can confirm that the prototype in question is actually the production version of Renault’s Koleos concept SUV. Due to hit the market early next year...

Frank Stephenson, the man behind such memorable works like the Ferrari 430 and 612 Scaglietti, will be leaving his post as Head of Design at the Prancing Horse label to start a new job as Alfa Romeo’s Style chief. Stephenson will be reporting directly to Fiat Group’s chief stylist...

Auto parts manufacturer Bosch already has a contract with one of Europe’s carmakers for the supply of diesel-hybrid technology. Its developers claim the system could be on the road by 2010 and that it would be the new benchmark in fuel consumption, with carbon-dioxide emissions levels below...

If you thought the images from last weekend’s record breaking Ferrari parade were amazing, wait till you see this. The video was taken trackside at the Silverstone circuit and showcases nearly every car in attendance. You’ve gotta love how nearly every driver revs it up for the crowd...

The latest Range Rover Sport modified by Arden Tuning has hit the streets, this time powered by an enhanced version of the turbodiesel V8 engine. With over 30 years of experience refining British cars, including the likes of Jaguar and Land Rover, Arden’s newest creation is set to build on...

Latest findings show that Toyota actually surpassed General Motors in the global sales race last year with a lead of roughly 128,000 vehicles. There had been rumors that Toyota had in fact understated its figures so as to avoid a backlash from American consumers but this latest report goes some way...

DaimlerChrysler has received a ton of flak for its Smart car brand from both its shareholders and motoring journalists ever since the label was launched back in 2002, and with good reason. It has just been revealed that the minicar offshoot has lost close to €3.9 billion ($5.21 billion)...