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Las Vegas - At least Batman doesn't have to worry about getting a parking space now. A specialty auto fitter gave a Smart Fortwo a kind of celebrity makeover at a Las Vegas trade show earlier this month, transforming the subcompact car into a mini-Ba...

Coventry, England - The Jaguar XJ, which celebrates its 40th birthday this year, in a sense epitomizes the very best and worst of British motoring. Driving an XJ is an emotional experience that clearly differs from the cool precision of taking the wh...

Paris - French carmaker Citroen is giving the 2009 model of the C1 a makeover. The new look includes a modified front and a more economical engine, which should lower fuel consumption to 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres. The one-litre engine, with an ou...

The Midlands Automotive Division of the UK's Institution of Mechanical Engineers has organised a lecture on the subject of Aston Martin Racing.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (MARKET WIRE) Photo Violation Technologies Corp.(TM) ("PVT(R)" or "the Company"), a leader in technologically innovative parking solutions is pleased to announce that it's ready to roll out its revolutionary PhotoViolationMeter(R) parking solution on a commercial basis after completing successful trials in cities across North America. Through these trials, the PhotoViolationMeter(R) solution has been proven to increase parking revenues by more than 600% by ensuring higher compliance from motorists.

Paris - Renault is showcasing a three-in-one concept of the Sand'Up at the Sao Paulo Motor Show. The new take combines aspects of a pick-up, convertible and coupe. Based on the concept version of the Dacia Sandero hatchback, the Sand'Up allows three ...

Stuttgart - Porsche is said to be downplaying plans to build a special economical four-cylinder version of the Boxter, the British Autocar magazine has reported, quoting company sources. A Porsche spokesman described the report as pure speculation. ...

Wolfsburg, Germany - The new Golf VI generation has been given a top safety rating in the independent EuroNCAP crash test. Testers described the model as an improvement on the predecessor Golf V, which scored lower marks against its main competitor, ...

The carmaker is introducing six vehicles at the L.A. Auto Show this week and tying up billions of dollars in future product even as its sales tank. The U.S. auto industry might be in crisis and Big Three executives might be appealing to Congress for a $25-billion bailout, but judging by Ford Motor Co.'s plans for this week's L.A. Auto Show, Detroit's No. 2 carmaker seems to be feeling just swell.

Nissan Motor has announced that it will launch its all-new, third generation of Cube mini-MPV in Japan on november 26, 2008, followed by North America in spring 2009, and europe and other global markets in fall 2009.