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The all-new Jeep Trail Edition camper is designed for the Jeep enthusiast looking to hit the trails with the family. Built to meet off-road capabilities of Jeep 4x4 vehicles, Jeep Trail and Extreme Trail campers incorporate Jeep Wrangler's rugged design cues. Full story...

Completely redesigned, the all-new 2011 version of KIA's Sportage offers more urban and fluid silhouettes. Sportage also offers increased levels of performance and efficiency compare to its predecessor and features the latest in-vehicle technologies incorporated into all Kia's latest new vehicles. Full story...

Randy Bernard, the IndyCar CEO, said that he's listening to proposals to add Quebec City to the schedule sometime in the future. That would be a third Canadian event after Toronto and Edmonton. Full story...

Sebastian Vettel has confirmed that his relationship with teammate Mark Webber is tense. Full story...

Chip Ganassi will try to become the first ever team owner to win in the same year North America's three most notable motorsports events; the Daytona 500, the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400. Full story...

FAZZT Racing's Alex Tagliani wants the governing body of the IndyCar Series to act swiftly as to penalize drivers that causes accident due to poor judgement or because some drivers keep a grudge. Full story...

Work on the 2012 site of Austin's United States grand prix will begin in December, it has emerged. Full story...

During his 2010 Mid-Year speech, Honda CEO Takanobu Ito talked about Honda's growth strategy as well as the company's direction for the next 10 years. Their goal is "to provide good products to our customers with speed, affordability and low CO2 emissions". Full story...

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Today Ferrari World Abu Dhabi unveils its exciting and unique attractions, designed to tell the Ferrari passion, excellence, performance and technical innovation together with its story, to families and fans of all ages and interests. More than 20 rides and attractions, lying beneath the iconic 200,000 m2 red roof, will offer guests the time of their lives with the thrill of some of the world's most inventive rides, eye-catching surroundings, and a host of attractions that indulge the senses in ways never experienced before. Full story...

Williams reserve driver Valtteri Bottas is targeting a place on the 2012 grid. Full story...

It is possible that formula one's 13th and final team place for 2011 will not be filled. Full story...

Citroen Racing has signed fresh contracts with Sebastien Loeb and Sebastien Ogier to keep both drivers at the French squad in the 2011 World Rally Championship. Full story...

Sebastien Buemi has confirmed he will still be driving for Toro Rosso in 2011. Full story...

Ferrari wants a rule change in the wake of Fernando Alonso's drive-through penalty imposed during the recent British grand prix. Full story...

Carl Edwards left no doubt that when he turned Brad Keselowski it was intentional. Full story...

VW has just reaffirmed its plans to deploy electric vehicles in the United States and Canada. The company’s first hybrid is a version of the redesigned Touareg, which will arrive here later this year. It’s already on sale in Europe, and its hybrid powertrain features a supercharged 3.0-litre V6 and an 8-speed automatic for a total output of 380 horsepower. In August of 2012, a hybrid version of the Jetta will make its way on our market. It will be followed in 2013 by either the E-Up! or the Golf blue-e-motion, as both will be available in Europe by then. The Passat Hybrid will also arrive in 2013, although it hasn’t been confirmed for North America yet. Volkswagen’s mission is clear: they want to become the market leader in E-mobility by 2018. Full story...

First Drive: 2011 Subaru WRX STI Sedan

The sedan is back.

During the economic nightmare that was 2009, carmakers watched their sales slide off a cliff -- all carmakers but one that is: Subaru. Instead of plunging sales, 2009 marked the third consecutive year of Subaru sales growth; giving it a record market share in the process. So far in 2010, Subaru has done even better. For 2011, Subaru hopes to keep the momentum going, with updates to its performance side of the brand -- the WRX and STI.

Photo Gallery: 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Sedan - First Drive Review - Automobile Magazine

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Honda Motor Co. is working on a hybrid car that can be recharged at home and an all-electric vehicle, both for release in about three years, the Nikkei business daily reported. Full story...

Ford Motor Co. said today that the redesigned 2011 Explorer SUV -- equipped with an optional, two-liter EcoBoost I4 engine -- will achieve a 30 percent increase in fuel efficiency compared with the current V-6-equipped Explorer. Full story...

EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I had a fun night in this. People stopped and took pictures of this thing at my house last night. A minivan pulled up, and a whole family got out and started snapping it with their cell phones. Full story...