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Canadians know that when it comes time to purchase a compact pick-up that's versatile, safe, and more powerful while using less fuel, the Tacoma leads the pack. The 2010 Toyota Tacoma line-up offers seven models all equipped with seven standard safety features, fuel efficient 4x2 and 4-cylinder models, or powerful and nimble 4x4 powertrains and V6 engines. Full story...

When we say the word 'hybrid', what vehicle instantly comes up in your mind? Toyota Prius? Honda Insight? Civic Hybrid, maybe? That's right; family-oriented fuel sippers that are created for those who have done the math and figured out that purchasing a hybrid will cost less to operate in the long run as well as those who want to show off their green conscience. Full story...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - It's a tire line that has set the standard for toughness, durability and quiet comfort and now Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) is excited to announce the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2, the next generation all-terrain tire in the Dueler family. Full story...

According to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, more detail about the Formula 1 teams' cost regulation agreement has emerged. Full story...

The Renault Formula 1 Team on Tuesday morning confirmed that its Swiss-French reserve driver Romain Grosjean would replace Nelson Piquet with immediate effect. Full story...

Ford Motor Company announced today that it has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that "talks" directly with the nation's electric grid. Full story...

GM Canada is increasing production at its assembly plants in response to increased consumer demand for new GM vehicles. The company will add overtime and a new shift to respond to the strong demand for the new Chevrolet Camaro and Equinox and the GMC Terrain. Full story...

Former World Champion Kimi Raikkonen has not telephoned or visited Felipe Massa since his Ferrari teammate was injured at the Hungarian grand prix last month. Full story...

OnStar recently sent its 100,000,000th OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics e-mail, marking a significant milestone for a service that has the ability to save drivers millions of dollars in automotive maintenance costs by providing alerts for the vehicle's key operating systems including the safety systems. Full story...

2011 Sorento Will be the First Vehicle Produced at KMMG in West Point, Georgia - Unibody CUV offers more cabin room and improved fuel economy - Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia to begin production before year-end Full story...

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. ("Quantum") (Nasdaq: QTWW) today announced that its affiliate company Fisker Automotive made its Karma PHEV's driving debut over the weekend, just 19 months after being introduced as a concept. Full story...

Ford Motor Company announced today that it has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that "talks" directly with the nation's electric grid. Full story...

Franz Tost has categorically denied Sébastien Bourdais' claim that the 30-year-old was fired recently via the medium of mobile phone text message. Full story...

Reserve driver of the famed Scuderia Ferrari, Italian Luca Badoer finalised his preparations for his Formula 1 return in Valencia this weekend at the wheel of Felipe Massa's car. Full story...

General Motors is increasing production at several North America assembly plants in response to increased sales. The company will add shifts, overtime and reinstate forecasted down weeks at select facilities. As a result, GM will add about 60,000 vehicles in the third and mainly the fourth quarter production forecast, ensuring a wide selection of high-quality, fuel efficient cars, crossovers and trucks for customers. Full story...

The NAPA Valley Unified School District (NAPA) in California has purchased the nation's first NEXBUS, the only hybrid electric Type A school bus available in North America. NEXBUS is produced by Collins Bus Corporation and features Azure Dynamics Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric drive train which is considered an ideal application for the frequent starts and stops, significant idle time and clean air needs of school service. Full story...

Ford Electric Vehicles - Ford Plugs In But Where's The Charge?

If you build it, they will come - or at least that's the premise Ford Motor Co., is operating under as it works with municipalities, utilities and other partners to fund and build the infrastructures needed to power electric vehicles.

If you build it, they will come - or at least that's the premise Ford Motor Co., is operating under as it works with municipalities, utilities and other partners to fund and build the infrastructures needed to power electric vehicles.

Photo Gallery: Ford Electric Vehicles - 2011 Ford Focus EV - Automobile Magazine

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Suzuki reportedly plans to start selling a hybrid car in North America in 2011, utilising a next generation system co-developed with GM. Full story...

Volkswagen of America, VW's US subsidiary, has announced today that it is placing its 'agency of record' assignment up for review. The agency of record is responsible for all aspects of marketing and advertising and is currently managed by Crispin Porter + Bogusky. Full story...

The Volkswagen Group has reported a 6.7 per cent increase in worldwide deliveries in July, the third successive month of growth. Full story...