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The Audi R8 Spyder is about to perform a pincer movement on the open-air supercar establishment as it adopts a new generation 4.2-litre V8 FSI petrol engine to run alongside the existing 5.2-litre V10 FSI. The new R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro is now available to order priced at £95,545 OTR for the six-speed manual version and £100,855 for the six-speed R tronic automated manual. UK customer deliveries will begin in January 2011. Full story...

Whilst many commentators and fans are angry at the outcome of Wednesday's disciplinary hearing, others say the time is right to axe the ban on team orders. Full story...

Adam Parr has admitted the possibility of becoming the next chairman of the formula one teams association FOTA. Full story...

One week prior to its first real tests in Portugal with former World Champion Marcus Gronholm, the new MINI Countryman of the World Rally Championship had its first shakedown in Great Britain. Full story...

Despite quietening in recent days, the flexible front wing saga could be set to ramp up once again in Formula 1. Full story...

Denis Chevrier was the man in charge of the engine division for year at the Renault F1 Team for years. He is now a Formula 1 consultant at Motors TV. He talks here about the technical requirements of the Monza circuit, home of the Italian Grand Prix. Full story...

Toronto - The all-new 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan is set to debut at dealers on October 22 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) ranging from $29,990 for the well-equipped Odyssey LX to $46,990 for the premium Odyssey Touring. Full story...

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Today, Infiniti Canada announced an agreement that will provide CTV's etalk with additional fleet support for its extensive coverage of the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), running September 9-20, 2010. In total, five all-new 2011 QX56s will be used to carry etalk staff and equipment throughout the city as they bring daily coverage of the famous festival to Canadian viewers. Full story...

ROLLE, Switzerland - At the forthcoming Paris Motor Show, Nissan will be unveiling for the first time a concept vehicle that offers insight into how Nissan could expand its portfolio of zero-emission vehicles. Called Townpod, the concept combines eye-catching design with a spacious and practical interior. Full story...

McLaren on Wednesday said it is happy with F1's new engine formula for 2013, amid reports Ferrari is not supporting the 4-cylinder plan. Full story...

Joan Villadelprat insists he is not giving up on bringing his Spanish Le Mans team Epsilon Euskadi into formula one. Full story...

La Jolla, California - Baby Boomers are the reason why minivans were once so popular. Their offspring from Generations X and Y, on the other hand, are showing little to no interest, which explains the rapid downfall of this vehicle genre. Full story...

Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s top supply chain executive in the United States has retired, and the automaker has no plans to hire a replacement. Full story...

In another shock move for the brand, MINI will debut a two-wheeled electric concept at Paris.

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MOTORSPORTS EDITOR MAC MORRISON: I like this Camaro, but I don't love it, and that bums me out. I want it to be everything I hoped for, but it just doesn't quite satisfy me or provide the exact type of driving thrill I look for. Full story...

General Motors Co. today celebrated the domestic production launch of its much-anticipated 2011 Chevrolet Cruze in Lordstown, Ohio. GM, which is 61 percent owned by the U.S. Full story...

In today's News Brake: New apps for OnStar, more debuts for the Paris motor show, and what would you pay to drive fast in Nevada . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...

Swedish regional authorities have requested Saab pay SKR110m (US$15m) by 20 September to cover part of salary payments assumed during the automaker's transition from General Motors to Spyker. Full story...

Toyota-affiliated supplier Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd. has appointed Masayasu 'Mike' Saito as president of its North American operations, company spokesman Joe Rohatynski said today. Saito's responsibilities include Aisin World Corp. Full story...

General Motors will inaugurate its newly built engine plant at Talegaon on 12 November. The new flexi-engine plant, is the first of its kind and can produce both petrol and diesel engines. Commercial production starts on 1 November after a US$230m investment in initial annual capacity of 160,000 engines. Full story...