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Electric saloon fleet set to roll out in South Korea next month.

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Styling tweaks give Volvo’s 5-Series fighter sportier looks.

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Shanghai-listed Jianghuai Automobile (JAC) plans to assemble trucks and buses in the Philippines from next January through local partner JAC Automobile International Philippines Full story...

The gullwing doors of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG always attract attention and prompt rememberances of the 1950s 300 SL. But how does this modern interpretation drive? AutoWeek editors Mac Morrison and Jon Wong have a few thoughts. Full story...

Porsche is bringing back the 911 Speedster some 16 years and three model generations after it last was featured in the German sports-car maker's lineup. Full story...

Honda will overhaul its sourcing strategy by ditching its one-spec-fits-all method on global car models to better compete with Hyundai and others in emerging markets, an executive said on Tuesday. Honda, Japan's No. Full story...

SAIC said it may invest in the initial public offering of partner GM, cementing ties between the biggest U.S. and Chinese automakers. SAIC will consider investing in GM if 'conditions are favorable,' Chairman Hu Maoyuan said. Full story...

Lotus Cars plans a new Elite -- a V8-powered, folding-hardtop grand tourer with an optional hybrid powertrain that Lotus says will go on sale in 2014. Full story...

Rolls-Royce plans to expand the Ghost model line to help double sales in 2010. The Ghost has spurred growth for the exclusive marque after the financial crisis depressed sales 17 percent in 2009. Full story...

R. L. Polk and Co. on Monday named Tim Rogers president of the automotive information and marketing company's business unit, replacing Joe Walker. Polk said Rogers will oversee all business objectives, policies, and strategic direction at the company. Full story...

The UAW will aim to ensure that its members share in General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group LLC profits in contract talks next year, President Bob King said on Monday. The union wants the workers to share in the turnarounds at the U.S. Full story...

Former Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen is the famous name now linked with Renault for 2011, but Vitaly Petrov is still valued by the team, Renault F1 Team owner Gerard Lopez insists. Full story...

Canadian race car driver Patrick Carpentier will be back behind the wheel of the NASCAR Sprint Cup car later this season to compete in at least three races. Full story...

For the very first time Citroën's striking Survolt electric concept and an Agni Z2 electric superbike went head-to-head at Thruxton race circuit. Full story...

The Scion xD is a cool little sub-compact 5-door that serves as Scion's entry-level ride. It's generously equipped for its MSRP of $17,200, and it's totally customize'able with Toyota's long list of TRD bits and pieces. Without adding any of the dealer-installed components available to personalize one's xD, it's an attractive looking ride that conveys a sense of sportiness in both sight and sound. I appreciate the vehicle's clean lines and attractive proportioning; I also like its slightly brazen exhaust note. Full story...

A new coupe is coming to town, and it's going to shake-up the status quo. Scion--Toyota's youth division--will be opening 45 dealerships across the country later this month. They will aggressively market their three Scion models--tC, xB and xD--to the Y-generation. Setting Scion apart from other manufacturers that have taken aim at the urbane hipsters is the ability to customize a Scion by selecting from a catalogue of 75 dealer-installed Toyota TRD accessories that modify suspension setups, exhaust systems, brakes and many other aspects of a Scion including appearance. Full story...

Aston Martin's ultimate expression of design, engineering and craftsmanship; the One-77 is being readied for production. The 7.3 litre V12 engine, as part of the development process, has been certified at 750bhp and 750Nm of torque, positioning it as the most powerful naturally aspirated road car engine in the world today. Full story...

100% electric Peugeot's latest concept car is a visually striking two-seater roadster with a futuristic styling and an original architecture, designed to offer intense driving sensations as a celebration of the Marque's 200th anniversary. Full story...

Volvo Cars has announced the launch of the all-new S60 and V60 R-Design models - created to deliver a dynamic driving experience in a coupé-style saloon or versatile Sportswagon. Featuring a specially developed chassis, the new R-Design models ensure that the driving experience matches the car's sporting appearance. The all-new Volvo S60 and V60 R-Design will be introduced in autumn 2010. Full story...

The Virgin Racing Formula 1 Team announced that it has signed Belgian driver Jerome D'Ambrosio in an evaluation role for four of the remaining five Grands Prix of the 2010 season. Full story...