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Auburn Hills, Mich., - Dodge Caliber is a five-door C-segment hatchback that combines a sporty coupe-like profile with the strength, stance and functionality of an SUV. It features an all-new refined interior and Common-rail Diesel (CRD) engine to satisfy the needs of discerning international customers. Full story...

The new 2011 Volvo C70 that will be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show September 15 will reveal a new front end, rear end and minor changes to the interior design. The vehicle will continue to offer a three-piece retractable hardtop, seating for four and world-class safety. With the mid-cycle refresh, Volvo Car Corporation intends to heighten the desirability factor of the vehicle. Full story...

Hyundai Canada wants your pre-1995 vehicle. Hand over the keys and they'll gladly give you $500 to $1,000. There are certain conditions of course. For starters, you have to purchase a new Hyundai, and consent to having your old ride taken off the road forever and ever. Full story...

This new generation and new clothing line embody the motoring lifestyle and are a direct connection to high-octane excitement on and off the track. Full story...

Turbonetics introduces compressor anti-surge and turbocharger protection for the BMW 335i coupe and sedan. Designed to minimize wear on the internal bearings of the turbochargers and provide increased throttle response, the 335i BOV kit combines increased durability and performance. Full story...

IndyCar officials should finalise a deal this week that would see the IRL 2010 season opener being held in the streets of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, the birthplace of Tony Kanaan and home to a stock car street race that drew 60,000 fans earlier this year. Full story...

Franck Montagny could return to Formula One next year with the new USF1 team. The American outfit is searching for an experienced F1 driver to put him alongside a young American driver and Montagny's name has just been added to the list of candidates. Full story...

Wave Energy Drink, LLC announced Tuesday that it will sponsor Tommy Baldwin Racing's No. 36 Toyota and Canadian driver Patrick Carpentier in six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races this season. Full story...

After Flavio Briatore dismissed the scenario as "impossible", Fernando Alonso has now hammered the last nail into speculation he might be drafted in to replace Luca Badoer at Ferrari for the last races of 2009. Full story...

If Giancarlo Fisichella puts his signature on a five-race deal to finish the 2009 season with Ferrari, he is likely to then stay with the Maranello based team next year and beyond as test driver. Full story...

Even though Toyota boss John Howett has indicated the driver will be retained for 2010, Timo Glock is looking around on the market. Full story...

Williams will decide "in the coming weeks" whether to sign Nico Hulkenberg as a race driver for the 2010 season. Full story...

Amid the deafening silence from the Renault and Piquet camps, F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone went on an overnight media offensive as his sport's latest scandal erupted. Full story...

Reyes, 35, is head of global communications and public affairs at YouTube, one of the premier destinations online and a subsidiary of Google. He previously handled litigation, competition and policy communications for the online search, services and products company. Full story...

The tire industry's best light truck tire just got better. Today, Michelin announced the introduction of the new MICHELIN® LTX® M/S2 tire for light trucks and SUVs, offering significant improvements in safety, longevity and fuel efficiency. Full story...

Felipe Massa is '100 per cent' likely to be fit and ready for the start of the 2010 season, the Scuderia Ferrari announced on Tuesday. Full story...

Brad Keselowski, the hottest previously unsigned driver in NASCAR garages, will be racing full-time in the No 12 Penske Racing Dodge in the Sprint Cup series and full-time in the Nationwide Series also in 2010. Full story...

Featuring bold looks, a powerful V-6 engine and Acura's acclaimed Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(tm) (SH-AWD(tm)) system, the 2010 RL demonstrates that refined luxury is complemented perfectly by advanced technology and performance adrenaline. In addition to delivering luxury, style and performance, Acura's top-of-the-line sedan keeps drivers more connected to their world, and the world around them, by featuring the latest in intuitive, easy-to-use, state-of-the-art technology. Full story...