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MILFORD, Conn. / Its story is shrouded in mystery and intrigue, but one fact about the extremely rare 1964 Pontiac Banshee Firebird prototype car is undisputed: it is literally one of a kind. Full story...

Mercedes-Benz Canada is pleased to announce the official start of the Sprinter on Tour program. This informative and practical series of driving events is one of the first such programs in the country to recognize the unique requirements and business critical demands exclusive to the light-duty commercial vehicle sector. Specifically designed to promote safe driving and improved fuel economy, the national tour also demonstrates the many advanced systems and key elements that have allowed the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to set benchmarks with respect to technology, safety, fuel efficiency and overall performance in its segment. Full story...

Red Bull must follow Ferrari's lead and appoint a clear number 1 for the remaining races of 2010. Full story...

Formula one drivers and team personnel attended a party last weekend to mark the end of an era. Full story...

F1 aficionados should thank Lewis Hamilton for the thrilling five-race sprint to the 2010 world championship crown, according to Niki Lauda. Full story...

Sauber confirmed on Tuesday morning that Pedro de la Rosa is leaving the Swiss team with immediate effect. Full story...

Toyota Motor Corp. plans to introduce six new hybrid vehicles by the end of 2012 and bring an electric vehicle to the U.S. market that year as well. Full story...

A123 Systems opened an advanced automotive battery factory today in Michigan that President Obama heralded as 'central to the next generation of cars. Full story...

British carmaker Mini is branching out and bringing an electric scooter concept to this year's Paris motor show. Mini teased the Scooter E Concept by posting some sketches on its Facebook page. Full story...

British carmaker Mini is branching out and bringing an electric scooter concept to this year's Paris motor show. Mini teased the Scooter E Concept by posting some sketches on its Facebook page. Full story...

NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: The CX-7 is an impressive crossover that presents well in style and function. This engine returns more than adequate power, with smooth acceleration aided by the efficient six-speed automatic transmission. Full story...

In today's News Brake: A recap of the weekend's racing action, the Mazda BT-50 prepares for its debut, and we test-drive the 2011 Nissan GT-R . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...

2011 Ford Fiesta SES

Ford's Fiesta is a fantastic driver, with excellent composure, a comfortable ride, and satisfying handling in an economical package.

With so much buzz about the Fiesta over the past year and a half, you'd almost forget that the car is actually a typical small hatchback. The engine isn't terribly powerful, although it has a 20-hp advantage over Mazda's mechanically similar Mazda 2. I'm looking forward to sampling the dual-clutch transmission on another Fiesta later this year, but I suspect that the manual transmission will still be the enthusiast's choice for the Fiesta.

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An employers body representing South African component makers says talks to resolve the crippling strike in the industry should conclude tonight (13 September) "one way or another." Full story...

You only need a couple of freeway ramps, and maybe a couple miles of open road over which to exercise the BMW Alpina B7, before you start thinking this might be the best 7-series ever. Full story...

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2010 Paris Auto Show Photos and Coverage

Paris will host exciting revelas from the likes of Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Peugeot, Citroen, Nissan, Mercedes, BMW, Mini, Fiat, Audi, Lotus, and Fisker Automotive.

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Toyota's UK chief, Miguel Fonseca, will be the new head of the automaker's European sales and marketing operations. Fonseca, 50, replaces Andrea Formica, who quit the Japanese company earlier this month. Full story...

Toyota's UK chief, Miguel Fonseca, will be the new head of the automaker's European sales and marketing operations. Fonseca, 50, replaces Andrea Formica, who quit the Japanese company earlier this month. Full story...

Just as Nissan North America's national TV commercials begin touting a brand heritage of innovative products, along comes a car to underline the point. Full story...