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Tata Motors said its global vehicle sales for January nearly doubled to 85,714 units from a year earlier. Full story...

Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is supporting the generation of renewable energy. The manufacturer of sporty premium vehicles is making a 40,000-square-meter area on the roof top of its central spare parts warehouse in Sachsenheim (Baden-Wuerttemberg) available to the firm Goldbeck Solar GmbH, Hirschberg an der Bergstrasse, in order to install and operate approximately 8,500 photovoltaic modules there. Full story...

The "5 by Peugeot" concept car is another indication of the changing face of Peugeot and provides an insight into the Marque's future ambitions in the large luxury vehicle segment. Its pure and elegant lines blend with subtle technical detailing to create an overall effect of a timeless, exclusive and modern design. Full story...

Sometimes I see a manufacturer's newest offering and I feel they went too far in trying to be original (so many concepts resemble space vehicles!) Other times, I am unimpressed by how unoriginal it is. I think it is a growing concern for many auto enthusiasts-- what else can they do without repeating themselves or being utterly ridiculous? Full story...

In response to the horrific natural disaster that has crippled the nation of Haiti, Naomi Campbell together with Lotus Cars will be auctioning eight special edition "Naomi for Haiti" Lotus Evora sports cars, with the proceeds from the auction going to help the relief effort in Haiti. Full story...

In the Spring of 2010 individuals will have the opportunity to participate in one of the most exciting franchises in the country...CODE ZEROTM. This program has been cited as a Thrill of a Lifetime by individuals of all ages. Full story...

Hybrid Technology Development and Enhanced Product Appeal are the leading themes for Toyota's presentation at the Geneva motor show, represented by a range of concept and production models that will be making their first appearance in Europe. Full story...

A redeeming investor for the embattled new Campos Formula 1 team is reportedly set to be announced on Tuesday. Full story...

Video from Lotus F1 Racing showing the shakedown of the new Cosworth-powered Lotus T127 on Silverstone's short Stowe circuit layout. Full story...

Is the defining qualifier a price-point? What about a horsepower level? Or perhaps, some vaguely-definable cool-factor sets the supercars apart from the mere performance cars in the world of the auto enthusiast. Full story...

Lotus Racing unveiled its 2010 challenger, the Lotus Cosworth T127, at a glittering event in London's Royal Horticultural Hall. Full story...

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard tested an AMG Mercedes C-Class on the circuit of Monteblanco, Spain. Full story...

Audi is the first carmaker to make a home for itself within the PlayStation Home platform. Known as Audi Space, it's a virtual world that architects and designers have given a futuristic look. It has a lot going for it, including the presentation to visitors of the Audi A1 on February 11. In addition, Audi e-tron stands at the ready for a test drive in a spectacular racing game. And the winners can lay claim to an exclusive Audi Apartment. Full story...

Filled with emotions and new ideas - that is the signature feature of the concept cars from Swiss car visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht that have added colorful bright spots to the Geneva Motor Show for many years. Rinspeed boss Rinderknecht always has a surprise up his sleeve and this year is no different. Full story...

An enhanced, limited edition Civic Type R featuring exclusive MUGEN equipment will go on sale through Honda dealers in the UK in April. Full story...

As revealed exclusively by Auto123.com on January 13, a Canadian company announced on Monday that it has become a partner of team Vodafone McLaren Mercedes. Full story...

Despite persistent rumours about the health of the American team, Jose Maria Lopez is pressing ahead with his preparations to debut with USF1 in 2010. Full story...

On what could have been the most embarrassing day in American motorsports since the tire disaster at the US Grand Prix; Jamie McMurray, a cast-off driver from a discontinued team, reunited with Chip Ganassi for the biggest win of his life at the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race. Full story...

Reunited with Chip Ganassi -- now at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing -- Jamie McMurray held off a last-lap charge from Dale Earnhardt Jr. to win the Great American Race. Full story...

Sebastian Vettel has echoed his countryman and rival Michael Schumacher's view that four teams look to be in the running for the 2010 title. Full story...