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Heikki Kovalainen has admitted that he knew as much as six months ago that he would not be driving a McLaren in 2010. Full story...

Do you want a sporty five-door hatchback? Not keen on mutant Kleenex-box styling or an over-medicated smile that looks like it belongs in a padded cell? Full story...

Engine break-in procedures vary from vehicle to vehicle, though the logic behind them is virtually universal. The break-in period for most cars is relatively painless--but imagine not being allowed to romp your new Corvette for 805 kilometres! Full story...

Stuttgart. More than 530,000 visitors from all over the world, 2,555 guided tours and 14,326 grilled steaks at the Christophorus Restaurant - just one year after opening, the Museum of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is looking back on 31 January 2010 at a very positive story of success. "In its first 365 days our Museum has developed into a truly dynamic and living enterprise. In many respects we have significantly exceeded even our own ambitious expectations", states Achim Stejskal, the Director of the Porsche Museum. Full story...

The Ford F-150 was completely remade for model-year 2009, and the changes have been more than enough to maintain its status as Canada's best selling truck. Full story...

On the tarmac of the Ricardo Tormo circuit at Valencia on Sunday afternoon, Sauber revealed its car for the 2010 season. Full story...

Last year Joey Logano had a checkered flag taken away from him for aggressive driving. This year he got to take it home after a race-long battle with rookie and pole sitter Sergio Pena. Full story...

Renault on Sunday presented Vitaly Petrov, Russia's first formula one driver, as the occupant of its second race seat for the 2010 season. Full story...

Heikki Kovalainen has admitted that he knew as much as six months ago that he would not be driving a McLaren in 2010. Full story...

The Danica Patrick effect has reached ARCA (Automobile Racing Club of America) to the tune of seven million dollars worth of publicity. Full story...

The 48th edition of the 24hrs of Daytona is approaching mid-race as we are approaching the 12 hours of racing. Full story...

Dani Sordo (Citroen C4) clinched victory in Arctic Rally in Finland. After he crashed out in the first day, Kimi Raikkonen (Citroen C4) was able to reach the finish line, far behind. Full story...

The Hyundai Sonata proves that Japan isn't the only country that can build a successful family sedan. Fresh out of last year's update and facelift, the 2010 Sonata sees the car fresher looking, more powerful, and more fuel-efficient than ever. The mid-sized sedan segment is one of today's most competitive-- but Hyundai's equipped the Sonata for a fight. Full story...

Ferrari is concerned the double diffuser legality controversy in formula one may be set to re-fire. At the launch of the F10 on Thursday, technical director Aldo Costa said he thought at least one team was "on the limit" of legality with its 2010 design of the rear aerodynamic solution. Full story...

Martin Whitmarsh of team McLaren said he is surprised one of Formula 1's new teams for 2010 did not snap up the car built by Toyota. Full story...

Furniture Row Racing Steps Up, JR Motorsports Places Two in BusinessWeek's Power 100 and Boris is Back - for at least five Sprint Cup races. Full story...

Lewis Hamilton has revealed he proposed Jenson Button to be his 2010 teammate. Despite previously saying he was happy to remain alongside his teammate of the past two years Heikki Kovalainen, the 2008 world champion said on Friday that he phoned boss Martin Whitmarsh with his recommendation. Full story...

Swiss motorsport publication Speedweek reveals that Robert Kubica does not was to drive alongside German Nick Heidfeld at Renault F1 Team. Full story...

As a child of the 60s, I was too young to be part of the gratuitous Woodstock Generation but I wasn't too young to be fascinated by the world of cars. I remember playing "cars" with my best friend up the street. Full story...

The last generation Toyota 4-Runner was a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) built with an appetite for towing, real off-road capability and plenty of all-season confidence. It was available with 6 or 8 cylinder power, plenty of options, a high-class cabin and an entire aftermarket's worth of parts for customization. Full story...