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The 2010 model year proved to be a very successful and exciting year for the segment-leading Chevrolet Camaro. For the 2011 model year, Chevrolet looks to expand the car's popularity among consumers with the introduction of additional features. Full story...

The original Porsche Type 64, one of the rarest automobiles in the world, has never left Germany until now. It was shipped to America recently to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Porsche in North America. It's part of a unique exhibit displaying the world's finest cars as art at Atlanta's High Museum of Art. Full story...

Franklin, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) has selected W.G. Yates of Philadelphia, Miss., as the general contractor supporting the pre-construction services phase for Nissan’s new battery plant that will be built at the automaker’s vehicle assembly plant in Smyrna, Tenn. The battery plant will support the assembly of the Nissan LEAF that will be built at the Smyrna plant in late 2012. Full story…

Looking for a blinged-out, cushy sofa-ute that rides like it’s on a cloud? If so, do yourself a favour and skip the remainder of this review. It’s about the recently-revised Acura RDX Technology. Among many other things, this sporty Japanese hauler has a suspension that’ll make luxury fanatics wince– because it’s designed to make performance fanatics smile. Full story…

About 6 million General Motors Co. pickup trucks and SUVs are under federal scrutiny for possible brake-line failure due to corrosion. Full story...

First Look: 2011 Audi TT

The TT Gets Audi’s 2.0T

You knew it was coming. Audi’s heavily revised 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder has been marching around its lineup, and to virtually no one’s surprise, the 2011 Audi TT is the latest model to get the new engine. It’s one of several changes made to Audi’s two-seater for the 2011 model year that should help it better take on its German rivals.inline_mediumwraptextright27474200/features/news/1004_2011_audi_tt2011-audi-TT-front.jpgTrue

Photo Gallery: 2011 Audi TT – Audi Luxury Sport Coupe and Roadster – Automobile Magazine

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Chrysler Group has imported the manager of a Fiat factory in Sicily to run two Jeep assembly plants in Toledo, Ohio, the Toledo Blade reported. Full story...

Nissan Motor Co. is opening the door to involving its new partner, Daimler AG, in the Japanese automaker's foray into the U.S. light-commercial vehicle market. Full story...

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: Here's a story we've seen countless times: Carmaker builds midsize sedan, does fairly well and is applauded for sporty handling and overall fun driving factor. Full story...

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: Hereand#8217;s a story weand#8217;ve seen countless times: Carmaker builds midsize sedan, does fairly well and is applauded for sporty handling and overall fun driving factor. Full story…

Audi’s nifty two-door TT gets a light update for 2011, with a bit more power under hood and some minor modifications inside and out. Full story…

VW’s handsome coupe gains extra kit and another seat

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MOTORSPORTS EDITOR MAC MORRISON: I've been a big fan of the 1-series since I first drove it a couple years ago, and I remain one. Full story...

Toyota Motor will continue to offer large sales incentives in the United States in April to ensure its recovery in the world's second largest market. Full story...

General Motors Company (aka ‘new GM’) on Wednesday (7 April, 2010) said it had completed fresh-start accounting and booked a net loss of US$4.3bn on global revenue of $57.5bn for the period 10 July to 31 December 2009, and was filing its third quarter 2009 Form 10-Q and 2009 Form 10-K with the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) today. Full story…

General Motors Co.'s $4.3 billion loss after bankruptcy last year highlights the "financial hill" the automaker must climb to pay back its government investor. Full story...

Renault-Nissan and Daimler maintain they will retain their brand identities despite today’s (7 April) announcement of a strategic alliance that could see the German company establish a larger footprint in the small car segment. Full story…

Daimler and Renault-Nissan unveiled the details of an international alliance on Wednesday in a landmark collaboration designed to fortify the three historic automakers by sharing technology and reducing costs around the world. Full story...