Auto News 5

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia - Canadians are buying more and more compact crossovers, so automakers have been multiplying their offerings in that segment. Full story...

Mazda North American Operations will debut the all-new North American version of the popular Mazda5 multi-activity vehicle at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. Since its launch in 2005, Mazda5 has redefined the compact van by offering seating for six (US version) in three easily configurable rows, as well as styling and dynamics simply not found in any other vehicle in this segment. Furthermore, the original Mazda5 was the first compact van with two sliding rear doors. This type of insight and fun to drive engineering is found in all Mazdas, and is defined by the term "Zoom-Zoom." Full story...

On Wednesday November 3, at the FIA's headquarters in Paris, France, the members of the World Motor Sport Council met ahead of this year's FIA General Assembly week. Full story...

The 2010 Race of Champions will be held in the city of Düsseldorf, Germany, November 27th and 28th. Full story...

An increase of only 1.4% compared to October 2009 might not seem like a reason for celebrating, but it's actually the highest sales total ever recorded during the month of October in Canada. Light trucks are still selling more than cars, and will likely finish the year with a higher sales figure for the first time in history. Full story...

This is no ordinary classic Mustang. In fact, other than having once been a 1969 'Stang, it is very modern indeed. Built and designed by a team that included Mustang racer Vaughn Gittin Jr., programmers of the video game "Need for Speed" and the fabrication crews of Twins Turbo and Steen Chassis of Signal Hill, California, this 1969 Ford Mustang RTR-X is more than the sum of all its parts. Full story...

Wraptivo, owned by Meguiar's, retailer of designer car wraps, has built quite a CR-Z. This concept sports a full genuine Honda aerodynamics kit from Japan. Over these components, Wraptivo has wrapped the CR-Z in matte and carbon black wraps. Full story...

We are smack in the middle of SEMA so we thought, if you're following our video and article coverage, that we'd let you know about the CIAACE2011 or the China Int'l Expo for Auto Accessories, Electronics, Tuning & Care Products. Full story...

The inaugural running of last month's Korean grand prix has been brought into question with a piece of emerging news on Thursday. Full story...

Fernando Alonso believes Ferrari's rivals are "trying to divert attention" from their own problems by playing psychological games in the media. Full story...

The lead attorney for the US grand prix promoter has denied reports the Austin track will not be ready for its scheduled 2012 race debut. Full story...

Gateway International Raceway has ceased operations. Full story...

Even after hosting its inaugural grand prix less than two weeks ago, a cloud is above the future of Korea's formula one race. Full story...

Energy drink giant Red Bull of Dietrich Mateschitz insists it has no plans to sell the Scuderia Toro Rosso Formula 1 team. Full story...

China's Shanghai circuit must improve its track surface and rain drainage before hosting its eighth grand prix next April. Full story...

At first, the excitement makes you tuck a grin discreetly behind your lips-- but when approaching the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe for a drive, nervous pangs in the stomach are the more likely physiological reaction. Full story...

The success of the Morgan Motor Company was founded on the manufacture of an icon, the Morgan Threewheeler. This brilliant but simple design by engineer Harry Morgan (HFS) became one of the most successful lightweight cars of the early days of motoring. From 1909 to 1953 around 30,000 Morgan Threewheelers were manufactured in Malvern and many more were made under license by Darmont Morgan in France. For many lucky owners it was their first experience of the freedom that car ownership could bring. Fast acceleration combined with a cruising range of over 50 miles to a gallon of petrol was an unbeatable combination in the day. On the race track the car became very successful, famously winning the French Grand Prix in 1913 and regularly lapping the banked Brooklands track at an average speed of over 100 mph. Stirling Moss who owned one is on record as saying "My Morgan was a great babe magnet". Full story...

Toyota brand boss Bob Carter said today the automaker will launch special leasing and purchase deals within weeks to boost flagging volume. Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. reported October U.S. sales fell 4 percent from a year earlier. Full story...

ADESA Inc. has acquired Premier Auction Group, which includes six auction sites, and is building a greenfield auction site in Las Vegas, the used-vehicle auction giant said today. The acquired auction houses are Bay Auto Auction in Bay City, Mich. Full story...

American Suzuki halted its free fall last month by posting a 17 percent sales gain, its first monthly increase in more than two years. Suzuki sold 2,043 vehicles in October, compared with 1,748 in October 2009. Full story...