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David Coulthard has not yet signed to race in the German touring car series DTM in 2010, according to Mercedes' Norbert Haug. The Scot tested one of the German marque's cars recently, sparking rumours that he will soon test again prior to replacing Mathias Lauda, the son of the triple world champion Niki Lauda. Full story...

According to Finland's Turun Sanomat, Fairuz Fauzy does not know when he will drive the car next. It could be during Friday practice for the Malaysian grand prix in April. Full story...

The Lincoln MKT is anything but ordinary. Its profile is unique, its grille spectacular, its finish remarkable and its size, well, a little excessive. But in the EcoBoost version, the MKT's truly distinguishing feature is slumbering under the hood. This is the review of a big vehicle that almost succeeds in passing for a small one. Full story...

The virtual world of the successful Gran Turismo race simulation games enters a crucial phase today. The 18 winners from across the 17 participating countries will gather at the famous Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire, UK. For the next five days they will be put through a series of gruelling driving, physical and mental challenges in order to select the two competitors that display the most talent, determination and potential to succeed as real racing drivers. Full story...

For the millions of people who suffer from airborne allergies, Ford is making a small change that could produce huge benefits. Beginning with the 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ, more efficient, upgraded allergen filters have been installed in the vehicles' climate control systems. The particulate filters remove pollen, mold spores and road dust from outside air. The result is a cleaner, fresher cabin for occupants. Full story...

The virtual world of the successful Gran Turismo race simulation games enters a crucial phase today. The 18 winners from across the 17 participating countries will gather at the famous Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire, UK. For the next five days they will be put through a series of gruelling driving, physical and mental challenges in order to select the two competitors that display the most talent, determination and potential to succeed as real racing drivers. Full story...

Pininfarina will unveil at the Geneva auto show a modern interpretation of the most famous car it produced for Alfa Romeo: the 1966 Duetto spider. Full story...

After dominating the airwaves as the primary automotive advertiser on the Super Bowl, Hyundai now heads to the Academy Awards as the event's exclusive automotive sponsor for the second straight year. Full story...

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U.S. regulators have purchased and will test the Lexus ES 350 once owned by a Tennessee woman whose testimony in Congress personalized allegations of unintended acceleration in Toyota Motor Corp. Full story...

Toyota outlined a range of services now being offered nationwide to customers who have been affected by the automaker's recalls. Full story...

Lexus has released details its new CT 200h car, the first full hybrid vehicle to be launched in the premium compact segment. The CT 200h was designed and developed with the European market in mind but will be sold worldwide, Lexus said. Full story...

Toyota showed an impressive reduction in its fleet's average carbon dioxide emissions in 2009 and now trails No. 1 Fiat by a small margin in the race to be Europe's greenest brand. Toyota slashed its average CO2 emissions to 130. Full story...

VW suffered a worse than expected 71 percent drop in operating profits last year, but predicted a rebound this year as new models boost sales volumes. Full story...

The European auto industry does not expect a quick recovery this year, said Dieter Zetsche, president of the Brussels-based industry body ACEA. "If the economy looks better in 2010, it's only when compared with 2009. Full story...

China's BYD aims to boost its car exports this year to feed improving demand in a recovering global economy. BYD aims to sell its clean-technology cars in Western Europe next year, following plans to export electric cars to the U.S. later this year. Full story...

Economics and finance expert Laurence Dors starts at Renault on Monday, March 1. She will join the French automaker's top-level executive committee as an executive vice president July 1. Full story...

The British government will give up to 5,000 pounds ($7,668) to anyone who buys an "ultra-low carbon" car starting next year, the Department of Transport said on Thursday. Full story...

South Korean carmaker Kia Motors Corp. will boost car production in Slovakia by 40 percent this year, driven mainly by rising demand in the SUV market, the company's Slovak unit said on Wednesday. Full story...