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British engineer Mike Gascoyne has commenced legal action against Force India following the former chief technical officer's dismissal late last year. Full story...

To say the least, bad economic times are beginning to take their toll on a number of IndyCar series' teams and Conquest Racing has not been exempt but owner Eric Bachelart is adamant that the team will be there for 2009. Full story...

Launched for the 2004 model year, Cadillac is pulling the plug on its flagship XLR roadster. Using Corvette underpinnings and the luxury brand's 4.6-litre Northstar V8, the XLR never really sold in significant numbers--only 30 were sold in Canada in 2008--so its retirement won't be a big deal. Full story...

This week, Auto123.com features the following road tests the Volvo XC60 crossover, the first vehicle in the world equipped with a system designed to prevent low-speed collisions. The Mercedes-Benz B200 Turbo, a powerful, compact German model that's also surprisingly spacious. The Honda Pilot, the ideal solution for hauling around eight people in any road conditions. And check out the video filmed during our test drive of the Subaru Impreza WRX265, the version that rekindles the performance car image of the WRX. Full story...

Crossover SUV shopping can be confusing enough to make those involved will themselves back to the station wagon era. What's reliable? What's safe? What's needed? What's not? Subaru's latest Forester has things taken care of when it comes to offering shoppers a 'safe bet'. Safety, reliability and value are all covered off here- in fact, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) says that it's the best new SUV under $35,000 in Canada this year. Full story...

Push dream car to the limit. Full story...

Spanner set has it all covered! Full story...

Big buckets double up to beat grime. Full story...

Car detailing set raises bar. Full story...

Sebastien Loeb clinched his 48th career win and his second on the Irish round of the World Rally Championship, which he last won in 2007. Full story...

I think we can all agree on the need to produce cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Dissenters may as well stop reading now and go about their wasteful wicked ways. Like me, those who stay will undoubtedly wonder which technology, be it electric, hydrogen, hybrid or diesel will emerge victorious in the war to be the popular choice in the 'green label' war. Full story...

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing is expected to annonce that veteran driver John Andretti will be behind the wheel of the Chevrolet No.34 for the season-opening Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500. Full story...

Sebastien Loeb clinched his 48th career win and his second on the Irish round of the World Rally Championship, which he last won in 2007. Full story...

Sebastien Loeb clinched his 48th career win and his second on the Irish round of the World Rally Championship, which he last won in 2007. Full story...

Only by a narrow margin was Mercedes-Benz's continued presence in formula one approved by the marque's parent board, a report on Sunday claimed. Full story...

KV Racing has announced it signed Mario Moraes for the 2009 season. It appears that it will probably be the only car that the team will put on the starting grid for the 2009 IndyCar season. Full story...

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing is expected to annonce that veteran driver John Andretti will be behind the wheel of the Chevrolet No.34 for the season-opening Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500. Full story...

I think we can all agree on the need to produce cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Dissenters may as well stop reading now and go about their wasteful wicked ways. Like me, those who stay will undoubtedly wonder which technology, be it electric, hydrogen, hybrid or diesel will emerge victorious in the war to be the popular choice in the 'green label' war. Full story...

AutoNation Inc. is preparing for billionaire investor Ed Lampert to take a majority stake in the company. The nation's largest vehicle retailer announced Thursday that it obtained approval from auto manufacturers for ESL Investments Inc. Full story...

We show you how to save big on everyday motoring expenses. Full story...