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Ford has revealed a new hot Focus, the ST-R. It is an off the peg race car aimed at “professionals, amateurs and track day enthusiasts”. The new Focus ST road car forms the basis of the race car, but is purpose built by Ford Racing in No...

One thing the Mercedes SLS has never lacked is power. But, if you are the kind of adrenaline junkie who needs to be scared witless AMG might have the answer. Little is known about the exact specification, but it is likely to look like a road going v...

Auto News Europe reports that Volvo plans to move away from five- and six-cylinder engines over the next decade to cope with stricter emissions standards worldwide. “Before the end of the decade, all Volvo models will have engines with no more...

Car Magazine reports that Lexus is planning an even faster version of its LFA that will debut at the Tokyo Auto Show in December. The LFA Tokyo Edtion will have a bare carbon-fiber roof, the current LFA's is already carbon-fiber but this version...

Fans of racing often explain it to non-enthusiasts by saying that racing cars are a development platform for technology that will trickle down to production cars. While depending on the racing series the truth of this statement varies, in a new form ...

Chevrolet will be adding two more models to its European lineup in 2012. The electric Volt with a range extending generator and diesel Aveo will be coming. Maybe they can do something to improve Chevrolet's European image as a maker of cheap cars. T...

An investigation of more than 100 automotive industry-related cables by The Detroit News has revealed that the U.S. government has been involved in a number of industry issues since the global financial crisis. The cables – part of a recent Wik...

The 14th round of the 2011 Formula 1 series is this coming weekend, and Vettel and Red Bull have basically checked out as the season's champions. The real race now is who will be second in the drivers' championship. Just 14 points separate Fernando ...

The 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show will be remembered as the show where green went mainstream. Nearly every major manufacturer brought either a production, green car or a concept to Germany. If you were looking for performance from Frankfurt, you might ha...

Jeep is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year with five special models and a large display at the Goodwood Revival. Jeep will have three major displays at the Goodwood Revival. At the Earls Court Motor Show, Jeep will display vehicles from the ...