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Though it has forecast 10,000 sales in Brazil in 2010, Volkswagen has yet to announce the price of its first ever medium-size pickup, the Amarok. Only the top line Highline double cab version will be available in April with part-time four-wheel drive, six-speed manual transmission and a 160bhp, bi-turbodiesel two-litre, I4, 16-valve engine. Full story...

We get exclusive access to Audi’s new small car that’s set to take the fight to British baby Full story...

Subtle styling changes and an entirely new range of engines marks out facelifted off-roader

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Toyota New Zealand is voluntarily recalling all 260 2010 Prius models it has sold to update the braking system software. Full story...

Ultimate version of four-wheel drive supercar gets more power and a price tag to match

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Vehicle sales in Vietnam rose by 76% to 6,961 units in January, compared with depressed year-earlier sales of 3,958 units, according to data released by the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA). Full story...

Malaysia's Berjaya Corp has agreed with China's BYD Auto Company to explore opportunities to assemble the latter's F0 passenger car for sales across south-east Asia. The memorandum of understanding lasts for six months, by which time a decision is expected to be made. Full story...

Davi Millsaps (Honda) took his first win in nearly two years at the fifth round of 2010 AMA Supercross Championship Series presented Saturday night in San Diego, on a soft and rutted track after two days of rain in the area. Full story...

Minneapolis, MN - Looking for a better, faster way to wash cars, trucks, boat, RVs and home surfaces such as windows and siding? Put the power of commercial cleaning technology to work and get crystal-clear results with the new Ionic Clean(tm) from HomeRight. Full story...

Do size, ruggedness, strength and toughness matter to you in a family SUV? Do you need a model that can actually work, go off-road, and tow a big trailer? Looking for real four-wheel drive and V8 power to get that hauling job done? If so, you may want to visit your nearest Nissan dealership for a look at the Armada in a hurry. Full story...

Williams F1 announced today that is has entered into a unique license agreement with Williams Sports, a US golf equipment company. Full story...

After months of consultation, design evaluation and business planning, Lola USA has presented to the Indy racing League Board an innovative and commercially viable proposal for the next generation of Indy Car. Full story...

Last time I wanted to discuss slipping and sliding-- it was largely to vocalize that I didn't feel that the indicator light served a respectable purpose. Today I have something quite different to discuss-- how much fun it can be to drive in (controlled) conditions where that particular light stays on the whole time! Full story...

GRAPEVINE, Texas - GM announced today that its new lineup of heavy-duty diesel pickups will have B20 biodiesel capability. B20 fuel is a blend of 20-percent biodiesel and 80-percent conventional diesel, which helps lower carbon dioxide emissions and lessens dependence on petroleum. The announcement was made at the National Biodiesel Conference. Full story...

DEARBORN, Mich.,- Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) engineers are taking high performance to a new level with the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500, resulting in a car that has an all-new aluminum-block engine, even better driving dynamics and handling, improved fuel economy and more horsepower than ever. Full story...

According to some serious European web sites and magazines, the future of Russian Vitaly Petrov at Renault F1 Team is now in jeopardy. Full story...

Two of the wildest and rarest 2010 Dodge Challenger models will soon be available to Dodge fans and collectors to commemorate 40 years of Dodge Challenger performance; the 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic and Challenger SRT8® Furious Fuchsia editions. With its Furious Fuchsia Pearl Coat exterior paint and all-new Pearl White leather performance seats, these limited-edition Dodge Challenger models deliver the best of modern American muscle-car characteristics--unmistakable design, world-class handling, powerful HEMI® V-8 engines and technology--now in one of the most significant hues. Full story...

After her first race of spins and banging fenders, Danica Patrick's team has announced that she'll be making her NASCAR debut in the Nationwide Series race this Saturday at Daytona Beach. Full story...

Nelson Piquet Jr. will be back at the high-banks of Daytona International Speedway on Friday night after making his stock car debut in the ARCA series here this past weekend. Full story...

British newspaper says Formula 1's struggling new teams could miss the season opener next month and escape penalty. Full story...