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Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard recently had very good words for his new Mercedes DTM teammate, Canadian Bruno Spengler, currently on top of the DTM point standings. Full story...

The latest Toyota truck or SUV model is a huge deal in this writer's Northern Ontario locale and thousands like it-- especially when the model in question is one as connected to the enthusiast community as the 4Runner. Full story...

NEW YORK - Tumi today announced its partnership with Lexus to create a premium line of travel cases customized to complement the look and feel of the 2012 LFA supercar. The dynamic style of the LFA requires a special design of Tumi luggage which will accompany the car in select markets, including the US and Europe. Full story...

More hp, more torque, more driving pleasure - in combination with the highest quality and precision. The requirements and expectations to the development of a performance improvement for a Porsche car are always very high at TECHART. As of September, the TECHART customers can convince themselves of the power kit for the Porsche 911 Turbo S. A plus of 90 hp and 120 Nm torque provide the car with significantly more power and the driver with pure driving pleasure. Full story...

A BMW M5-based G-Power Hurricane RR has just set the world speed record for the fastest saloon car, at 232.5mph (372.1km/h), fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport tyres. Full story...

Aggressive pricing strategy means it will cost enthusiasts no more money to take home a rally-bred WRX-and even less to own the ultra-high-performance WRX STI. Full story...

The Mercedes GP Formula 1 team might not appoint a formal replacement for its departed reserve driver Nick Heidfeld. Full story...

Less than three years after key executives were convicted in a bribery and corruption case, Volkswagen Group has been named the most trustworthy of all companies in Germany's benchmark DAX stock index. Full story...

General Motors Co. may sell preferred shares alongside its initial public offering of common stock and won't sell any common shares itself, according to a draft of its regulatory filing and a person briefed on the plan. Full story...

Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday that the 2011 Edge crossover will start at $27,995 including shipping. Full story...

Kia Motors America and its suppliers are reviewing their manufacturing processes to track down what caused one driver to lose all steering ability in a two-month-old 2010 Kia Soul. Full story...

Kia Motors America and its suppliers are reviewing their manufacturing processes to track down what caused one driver to lose all steering ability in a two-month-old 2010 Kia Soul. Full story...

Ford is giving a $50 Ford gift card to buyers of the 2011 Ford Fiesta who have had to wait longer than expected for their vehicles to be delivered. Full story...

Ford is giving a $50 Ford gift card to buyers of the 2011 Ford Fiesta who have had to wait longer than expected for their vehicles to be delivered. Full story...

Americans' satisfaction with domestic automobiles has stabilized, and in a few cases climbed, despite an overall decline for the industry over the past 18 months, according to an annual report released today by the American Customer... Full story...

In today's News Brake: Lotus leaks plans for the Paris motor show, Ford offers gift cards for late Fiesta deliveries, and a reimagined Lancia Stratos rally car . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...

U.S. activist hedge fund Pardus Capital Management has quit the board of French car parts maker Valeo after investor withdrawals cut its stake to below an agreed minimum of 8 percent, the fund said today. Full story...

Lotus is expected to present several new cars at the Paris motor show next month, including the Evora S and the Evora Auto. An e-mail leaked to the media confirms those two variants will be on the stand, alongside two cars yet to be announced. Full story...

Lotus is expected to present several new cars at the Paris motor show next month, including the Evora S and the Evora Auto. An e-mail leaked to the media confirms those two variants will be on the stand, alongside two cars yet to be announced. Full story...

Ford Motor Co. said today that the 2011 Edge crossover will start at $27,995 including shipping. That's about $200 less than the 2010 model, although Ford added more power to the 2011 base engine, Ford executives said at an event here. The new 3. Full story...