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Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg will have new race engineers at Mercedes next year, according to reports. Full story...

Quick, name the driver with the least points in the Chase who has the most wins? If you said Clint Bowyer you'd be correct. Full story...

LAS VEGAS - The Chevrolet Camaro has been named the "hottest car" at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The inaugural SEMA Award recognizes the most accessory-friendly new models, based on the number of vehicles exhibited at the show. Full story...

LONDON, UK -- Leading British Concept Designer Philip Pauley's futuristic Halo Intersceptor car has vehicle attachments which turn it into an aeroplane, helicopter, and sea going motor cruiser! This same visionary has devised the Urban Tree Planter(TM) modular system for standardising urban tree installation and replacement by containing root growth virtually anywhere from the top of buildings to cruise liners and superyachts. Full story...

For 2011, Ford is serving up not so much a little car as a big plaything, perfect for the young, party-going crowd. Ford isn't the only one to do so, however, as Mazda has also jumped on the festive bandwagon with the 2, and GM will be showing off its 2012 Aveo in Paris. And don't forget that Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa, Kia Rio and Honda Fit have been shaking things up for a few years now already. Full story...

Today's highlight video consists in some carefully selected cars and trucks that we feel deserve a little extra attention.That includes a whole bunch of tricked-out Ford Fiestas, the Wraptivo Honda CR-Z, the aLL STaR Performance Camaro SS, the Rhys Millen Hyundai Equus (drift-ready of course) and the GAS-prepared Ford Explorer. For those that have a penchant for women over cars, you will also be served. Full story...

'Mean Green' is a unique hybrid truck built by an enthusiastic team at Volvo Trucks. They plan to use it next spring to beat the world speed record for the standing kilometre and behind the wheel is Swedish truck racing ace, Boije Ovebrink. "The absolute elite among Volvo's hybrid technology experts are the driving force behind the project. They are true enthusiasts, every last one of them. I'd go so far as to say that 'Mean Green' is the world's fastest hybrid truck," says Ovebrink. Full story...

Mopar's media event may have been the last one of the day at the 2010 SEMA show in Vegas, but it was a big payoff for reporters who found a spot in the heavily-attended program. They were treated to the reveal of the Dodge Charger Redline, Dodge Durango Black and Tan, and the Rich Evans Mopar-motivated Dodge Challenger. The video contains highlights of the 30-minute event. Full story...

I am a proud member of the Automobile Journalist Association of Canada and have been for 5 years. At the time, after nearly 7 years of test driving new cars, I thought it a good move to join an order of professionals to elevate my status in the industry. Full story...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - For rally fans looking to imitate what successful Ford rally drivers Mikko Hirvonen, Jari-Matti Latlava and Ken Block have accomplished, a new Fiesta R2 rally package is the place to start. Full story...

Mark Webber insists he is not concerned that it is Sebastian Vettel, and not himself, who is regarded as the star of the Red Bull team. Full story...

Tokyo, Japan - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, announced today the establishment of a new global brand statement, "Confidence in Motion", as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the Subaru brand. Full story...

The latest speedART ,,BTR-II 650 EVO" (Bi-Turbo Racer, 2. generation with 650 hp and Evolution-body kit) is the worldwide strongest Porsche 997 Turbo with 650 hp and over 900Nm. Additional to the impressive power the BTR-II 650 EVO is the only Porsche with an enforced PDK-gearbox which is the qualification for an impeccable power transmission. Full story...

You've seen what Ken Block can amazingly do with a Ford Fiesta in his Gymkhana videos. Yesterday at the SEMA show, he performed a little demonstration of his talent on a closed course. Full story...

According to the Edmonton Journal, the IndyCar series will lose one of its most popular venues after the municipal government voted funding for changes to the track out. Full story...

Despite the announcement made Tuesday about the supply by Williams of their transmissions to the Spanish Formula 1 team Hispania Racing, negotiations between Hispania and Toyota Motorsport are not over. Full story...

LAS VEGAS, Nev.  -  Existing and future Audi owners have something to look forward to when an eclectic array of After Sales products are revealed at the first- ever Audi of America SEMA Show exhibit this week in Las Vegas. Full story...

The struggling Spanish team HRT insists it is reluctant to respond to Bernie Ecclestone's latest scathing comments. Full story...

The Scuderia Ferrari on Wednesday threw a barb back at Red Bull, after Christian Horner said the Italian team winning the 2010 championship would be "frustrating". Full story...

General Motors Co. will not have to pay U.S. federal taxes on up to $50 billion of profits for as long as 20 years, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Full story...