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McLaren Automotive has launched a new website to act as an engaging and informative online showroom for the new MP4-12C. Future customers and McLaren car enthusiasts can view the 12C in detail through an animated 'explosion' of the car's technical features at www.mclarenautomotive.com Full story...

YOKOHAMA - In 2008, it was the flight of the bumblebee that inspired Nissan's Biomimetic Car Robot Drive "BR23C" concept. In 2009, fish-inspired technology takes center stage in Nissan Motor Co., Ltd's new Nissan "EPORO*1" robot car concept, which is designed to travel in a group of like-vehicles, mimicking the behavioral patterns of a school of fish in avoiding obstacles without colliding with each other. Full story...

Expecting an important call from the kids? An urgent text message from your significant other? Or maybe you desperately need to hear your favourite tune to unwind after a long day at work. As of October 26th it will be illegal in Ontario to drive with cell phone or entertainment device in hand, but with Ford SYNC(tm) you can stay connected in your vehicle while keeping your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Full story...

Qualifying for the 2009 Japanese grand prix will be remembered for its multitude of crashes, with Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel emerging with pole position. Full story...

Five Formula 1 drivers were given penalties for not lifting off during a yellow-flag period in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix. Full story...

Although a mathematical possibility, the winner of the 2009 drivers' world championship is now very unlikely to be decided at the Suzuka circuit on Sunday. Full story...

Bernie Ecclestone has yet again extended Donington's deadline to get its funding in place for the British grand prix. As for Montreal, mayor Gerald Trembley insists he is not worried about next week's deadline to reach a final deal with Bernie Ecclestone for a Canadian grand prix in 2010. Full story...

Kamui Kobayashi has been put on standby to possibly race in Sunday's Japanese grand prix. Timo Glock has a heavy cold and on Friday sat out practice with a high fever, and on Saturday was transported to a local hospital after cutting his leg and twinging his back in a high speed qualifying crash. Team president John Howett said at Suzuka that he hopes Glock, 27, can drive on Sunday. Full story...

While younger drivers struggled with the cool weather and blowing winds, the ageless Mark Martin continued to amaze and amuse by winning the pole at Kansas Speedway, relegating teammate, Dale Earnhardt Jr, to second place. Full story...

The hottest rumour at the Suzuka circuit on Saturday is that McLaren is contemplating splitting completely with Mercedes at the end of the season. Meanwhile, Robert Kubica on Saturday appeared to express concerns about moving to the Renault or Toyota teams in 2010. "I would not like to be in the same situation I'm in with BMW-Sauber -- that in the middle of the season the company is announcing it's retiring from formula one. Full story...

Defending World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb leads the Rally de Espana this evening and remains on course to rack up a fifth consecutive win on this event when the third and final day concludes tomorrow (Sunday). Full story...

Collectible Classic: 1959-2000 BMC Mini

Fifty years later, it's still big fun.

To the enthusiast, fuel-economy and emissions mandates that push automakers to develop small cars are bad news. After all, there's no replacement for displacement, right? Well, fifty years ago, the Mini showed the world that big fun was possible in a little package.

Photo Gallery: 1959-2000 BMC Mini - Classic Mini Cooper - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 1959-2000 BMC Mini - Classic Mini Cooper - Automobile Magazine

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Ford of Canada bucked the trend in September, posting comfortably higher auto sales as the broader Canadian industry continued to slide. Full story...

Toyota Motor president Akio Toyoda on Friday called the current dollar-yen rate "very tough", saying the weak US currency made it difficult to return to profit on an unconsolidated level. Full story...

The chief executive of Motors Liquidation, the old shell of General Motors that remains in bankruptcy court, is hoping that the company will get court approval for a plan of liquidation by the middle of next year, he said. Full story...

Chery Automobile is developing a car manufacturing base with an initial investment of CNY2bn (US$293m) in China's northern city of Dalian. Full story...

The Russian government is likely to provide additional aid worth about 12bn rubles to AvtoVAZ, Kommersant business daily reported on Friday, citing a government official. Full story...

Suzuki mobility scooter uses methanol power Full story...

Biofuel Continental will be only the start for firm and next generation will get petrol-electric drivetrain Full story...

Russia's Sberbank will meet with Alfa Bank in the coming days to restructure the loan debt of automaker GAZ Group to Alfa Bank, Sberbank CEO German Gref told reporters. Full story...