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French billionaire Vincent Bollore is joining the global rush to build electric batteries for the vehicles of tomorrow. And he's setting up shop near Montreal. Bollore says his company, Bollore Group, will invest $120 million in a battery-producing factory east of Montreal. He plans to hire 200 new workers to …

When GM and Chrysler accept the US government handouts, the US taxpayers became massive shareholders in both companies. And as always, those companies have to be responsible to their shareholders. Of course, in this instance, that responsibility is administered by President Obama’s administration. And those administrators will apparently be knocking …

With news that Porsche will soon be a branch of the Volkswagen Auto Group, the automotive world is abuzz with rumours and speculation as to how the iconic sports car manufacturer will integrate itself within the vast VW empire. With most speculation hovering around the manner in which VW, Audi, …

A recent altercation between Indian labourers and management in an auto parts plants has left Ford’s crossover plant idle. After persistent troubles and issues involving fired labourers and a striking work force, it came to blows as the striking workforce marched towards a group of men acting “at the behest” …

Know what Edward Cullen drives? Volvo is putting a challenge out to all Twilight fans by launching a new global online promotion in conjunction with the release of The Twilight Saga: New Moon film. Visit http://www.whatdrivesedward.com/ and enter to compete in the game and get the opportunity to win a …

Porschephiles have had a lot of reasons to brag. Having once produced the benchmark of the sports car marketplace, Porsche’s successes have become fewer and farther between in recent memory, finally culminating in their beloved 911 being manhandled by Nissan’s Playstation-inspired GTR. And soon serious Porsche fans will no longer …

Turkish artist Esref Armagan is renowned throughout the world for his unique feel for perspective and shape. He was the very first non-employee to be invited to Volvo Cars in Sweden to see and paint the still-secret new Volvo S60. Although the car will not be launched until 2010, Volvo …

It’s been a while since we’ve received a press release from Porsche that included the words “Nurburgring” and “lap time.” After suffering a crushing defeat at the hands of the apparently physics-defying Nissan GTR (how else can you explain it?!), the company’s 911 Turbo sports car finally had to concede …

Kia Motors Corporation has unveiled the first official picture and export market name of the production version of its KND-5 concept car – an all-new sedan designed to satisfy drivers’ desire for refinement, safety and emotional satisfaction by creating ‘ideal’ driving conditions. The stylish luxury sedan, which is to be …

In their infinite wisdom (cue sarcasm), General Motors decided to kill of Pontiac, and dump the newfound capital into Buick; a dying brand best known for their land barges and nearly dead clientele. Having found a huge market in China, the once-great brand needs some serious reinvention in North America.