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Kimi Raikkonen completed his first test session with the Citroen C4 he will drive in the 2010 World Rally Championship. Full story...

MONTREAL, - Honda's "Personal-Neo Urban Transport" (P-NUT) design study made its Canadian debut today at the Montreal Auto Show. The P-NUT demonstrates what a futuristic concept for an ultra-compact and sophisticated city coupe might look like. Full story...

Ontario is providing consumers with improved protections when they buy or lease new and used cars. Full story...

Those who are members of the SCION Nation or want to find out more about it can do so at the Montreal International Auto Show. That's where SCION makes its official full lineup Canadian debut with three highly customized, urban aware models. Full story...

MONTREAL, - Hydro-Québec and Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) announced today the signature of a memorandum of understanding that will lead to the launch of Canada's largest all-electric vehicle pilot project this coming fall. Full story...

Detroit, Michigan -- Fate could not have come with a better script. On the same year Ford finally launches a serious offensive on the North American car market, the brand was rewarded with not only the title of North American Car of the Year (Fusion Hybrid), but also the North American Truck of the Year (Transit Connect). How can you top that? Full story...

Challenger gets all the buzz these days, but that doesn't mean we should forget its four-door sedan platform mate, Charger, also made at Chrysler Canada's plant in Bramalea, Ontario. Based on a non-current Mercedes-Benz E chassis, Charger is rear drive and rock solid. Full story...

The highlight of the Mazda display at the 2010 Montréal International Auto Show is the Canadian premiere of a stylish, eco-friendly, fun-to-drive five-door hatchback, the 2011 Mazda2. Zoom-Zoom in its most concentrated form - compact and efficient, yet packed with style and substance, the 2011 Mazda2 will launch into the Canadian market late in the summer of 2010. Also making its Canadian debut is the Mazda Active2 Snow concept, which showcases the Mazda2's ability to meet the needs of a customer's desire for personalization. Full story...

iRacing.com will build a virtual version of the 2009 AT&T Williams FW31 and make it available to members of its internet-based global motorsport simulation service. Full story...

MISSISSAUGA, ON, - Kia Canada Inc. today announced the official Canadian debut of the all-new Sorento crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) during a press conference at the 2010 Montreal Auto Show. Full story...

TORONTO, ON - In advance of its Canadian Premiere at the Montreal International Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz Canada is proud to officially welcome the addition of Sprinter to the Mercedes-Benz group of brands which include Mercedes-Benz, AMG, smart and Maybach. Full story...

Today, Nissan Canada unveiled the latest addition to its lineup at the Montreal International Auto Show - the 2010 Nissan cube® 1.8 S KromTM Edition. Full story...

Volkswagen Canada held the North American premiere of its "Top Golf" today at the Montreal International Auto Show. Named the Golf R Concept, Volkswagen unveiled this 3-door "Hot Hatch" that produces 265 HP and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds while consuming only 8.4 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres* traveled to the automotive media. Full story...

Two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso gave his first interview as a Ferrari Formula 1 driver in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy. Full story...

It has been a rumour for quite a while and Stefano Domenicali officially confirmed that Valentino Rossi will be back behind the wheel of a red Formula 1 single-seater. Full story...

No doubt you've seen them - cars travelling at night with dimly lit headlights. They standout because they're usually new'ish cars that should have first class illumination, yet they seem to suffer a brown-out condition similar to Manhattan when everyone switches on their air conditioning at the same time! Full story...

Developed for racing series based on the international FIA GT3 regulations, the stunning 911 GT3 R succeeds the 911 GT3 Cup S and is delivered to customers ready-to-race. The starting point in developing the GT3 R was the latest 3.8-litre Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, which will compete in the 2010 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup supporting selected Formula One races. Full story...

Green Vehicles, Inc., developer and manufacturer of advanced, affordable electric vehicles and technologies, will unveil the 2010 Triac(tm) pure electric, full speed commuter vehicle on the "Electric Avenue" at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan from January 11th - January 24th, 2010. Full story...

MONTREAL, QC - From January 15 to 24, 2010, the Palais des congrès de Montréal will host the 42nd Edition of the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS). Organizers once again invite you to come admire the latest vehicle models from all manufacturers, all gathered under one roof! Get ready because this year's event promises to be one to remember! Full story...

This year, the big contest for the DTM photographers was held for the fifth time. More than 60 photographers have entered the contest and fans visited the official web site of the DTM to enter their votes. Full story...