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Nov
24th

If you can’t drive faster, look sportier

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Sedans are looking as sleek as coupes while wagons are turning into "sportbacks" to hide their loading capacity. Sometimes it seems the design world has been turned upside down. These days, even SUVs are taking on coupe-like proportions. Full story...
Nov
24th

GM to Invest $163 Million in Three Plants

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General Motors today announced a $163.2-million investment in its operations in Flint and Bay City, Michigan, and Defiance, Ohio, to support engine production for the Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Cruze and a new Chevrolet small car to be built in the United States. Full story...
Nov
24th

NASCAR: Hendrick Motorsports swaps drivers and crew chiefs on three teams

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Despite winning the last five-straight Sprint Cup championships, Rick Hendrick decided that it was time for a revolutionary change at Hendrick Motorsports. Full story...
Nov
24th

Mario Theissen leaves his position as BMW’s motorsport director

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Fifty-eight-year-old Mario Theissen will leave his position as head of motorsport management of BMW, to be replaced by former Toyota F1's man Jens Marquardt. Full story...
Nov
24th

First 500 Special Edition Fiat 500s Sell Out in 12 Hours!

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Chrysler Canada announced today that the 500 models of the Fiat 500 Prima Edizione were completely sold out in 12 hours. The cars became available to the public Wednesday at one minute after midnight and generated a lot of enthusiasm from the buyers wanting to acquire a unique model in counterpart of a $500 deposit. Full story...
Nov
24th

McLaren announces MP4-12C Pricing

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McLaren revealed the prices for their MP4-12C in a press release today. The supercar will be officially on sale in United-Kingdom and Europe in the spring of 2011 and it will be possible to buy this magnificent car for the low price of £68,500 (CDN$ 228 250). Full story...
Nov
24th

2011 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty: Feature Tour

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The RAM 2500 might be the manliest hauler on the road today. With an award-winning combination of Cummins diesel power, 4x4 capability and one of the meanest looking faces in the truck world, it's generating a serious buzz among media and owners alike. Full story...
Nov
24th

F1: Red Bull’s Adrian Newey slams ‘petty’ rivals’ complaints this season

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Red Bull Racing's Adrian Newey has nominated 2010 as the worst season in his long formula one career in terms of "petty finger pointing" from rival teams. Full story...
Nov
24th

HTT’s Pléthore LC-750 in a Mentos advertisement!

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Canadians really have something to be proud of when looking at the Pléthore LC-750, built by HTT. Made in Québec, this splendid ride is really starting to make a name of its own in the car world. Full story...
Nov
24th

Local Motors’s Rally Fighters: Mean And Versatile

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Local Motors, a community for car designers brought five Rally Fighters at the 2010 SEMA show in Las Vegas. Full story...
Nov
24th

Chrysler Plans to Invest $843 Millions to Produce Future Generation Transmission

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While hosting President Obama, Chrysler confirmed that they are looking to invest $843 millions into their Kokomo's transmission manufacturing facilities. This investment would allow the American company to accommodate production of a new front-wheel drive automatic transmission for future Chrysler Group vehicles and to retain 2,250 U.S. Jobs. Full story...
Nov
24th

2011 Chevrolet Volt First Impressions

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Los Angeles, California - When Joel Ewanick introduced ''his'' Volt to auto journalists during Chevrolet's press conference at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, on November 17, the car was all covered in mud - a strange thing to see at an event like this one. ''I wanted to show you guys the Volt that took me from Detroit all the way to L.A.'', explained GM's Vice President of Marketing. Full story...
Nov
24th

WTCC: Yvan Muller is world champion again

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Yvan Muller has won his second world title, this time for Chevrolet, two years after the one he claimed for SEAT Sport.
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Nov
24th

F1: Interview with Sauber Motorsport driver Kamui Kobayashi

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Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi has been one of the surprises of the 2010 Formula 1 season. His stunning passing manoeuvres have impressed the fans, as well as most other drivers! Full story...
Nov
24th

ROC: Sebastian Vettel and Sébastien Loeb will be part of the race

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Formula 1 Champion Sebastian Vettel and multiple World Rally Champion Sébastien Loeb were the last addition to an impressive list of popular drivers and champions that will participate to this year's edition of the Race of Champions. Full story...
Nov
24th

Grand-Am: NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson to contest Daytona 24

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Five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson announced, one week after winning his fifth consecutive title that he will be contesting the Grand-Am Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona in 2010. Full story...
Nov
24th

A Survival Guide to Holiday Office Parties

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With Christmas and New Year's Eve fast approaching, everyone is planning to have a good time with their family, friends and work colleagues. Unfortunately, there are still too many people drinking and driving, as reminded by the avalanche of tragic news on TV. Without further ado, here are some great alternatives to consider before and during your office parties and family reunions this holiday season. Full story...
Nov
24th

Shawn Baker’s 2011 Scion tC : Anything Stock Left?

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Scion always branded their cars by marketing the fact that they can be modified any way the client wants it. Shawn Baker managed to do just that at the 2010 SEMA, unveiling a highly modified Scion tC that won Scion's Tuner Challenge. Full story...
Nov
24th

The 2012 VW Beetle unveiled on the Oprah Winfrey Show

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Volkswagen brought out the big guns yesterday, giving a glimpse of the silhouette of the all-new 2012 Beetle on the Oprah Winfrey Show and offering each of the 275 members of the audience the keys to their very own 2012 model. Full story...
Nov
24th

The Three Amigos

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As luck would have it, my Series II Land Rover Discovery has incurred an antilock-brake malfunction corresponding with Vancouver's first snowfall (and hopefully last) this season. Suddenly, three warning lights came on at the same time a few days ago, and they remain on. Full story...
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