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Citroën Racing has unveiled its new DS3 WRC, due to take part in the 2011 season of the World Rally Championship. Full story...

Celebrating its 200th anniversary, Peugeot is showcasing its signature HYbrid4 all-wheel drive hybrid system featuring an electric motor driving the rear wheels, and a conventional gasoline engine powering the front. The SR1 concept sports car, a luxurious 2+1 coupe has a single, centre rear seat. Its HYbrid4 powertrain consists of a front-driving 1.6 litre gasoline engine and a 70 kw electric rear motor, with a fuel consumption rating of 4.9L/100km. Full story...

They don't call it the Volkswagen Group for nothing! This morning's presentation is an hour long and 10 cars will take the stage for all to see. Being the largest car maker in Europe means that they get lots of attention and considering the girth of Volkswagen's range of products, they pretty can get everyone's attention. Full story...

If we said that Ford was bigger in Europe than in North America, would you believe us? This is in fact the case. Nowhere will you find more enthusiasts of Ford cars than in some European countries such as England. The Fiesta is huge and the Focus is gargantuan! Full story...

This is the sensual CLS' first facelift since its inception in 2006. The 2012 CLS somewhat looses some of the original's sleek lines, especially up front, but sacrifices nothing where prestige and stance are concerned. Read Matt St-Pierre's first impressions review in the next few days. Full story...

Pursuing GM's goal of making Chevrolet a Global brand, four new vehicles have been introduced at this year's Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris. Full story...

As our working and living situations evolve with the opportunities afforded by the digital age, our cars must adapt to the way we conduct our lives. Throughout the world, a new breed of entrepreneur has emerged. Preferring to work for themselves from their own homes or small offices, these new professionals do not work fixed hours, or have regimented schedules. Full story...

The 4th edition of the Alternative Energy Rally will be held on October 1 through 3. Sanctioned by the FIA and part of the Alternative Energy Cup, the event will be run over more than 500 kilometres, from the Laurentians all the way to downtown Montreal. Full story...

Citroën, for us North Americans, is somewhat in Renault's shadow. Renault was briefly setup here to sell cars unlike Citroën where very few ever made it our way. Full story...

Whether you like it or not, the lovely ladies or hostesses (or whatever you want to call them) hired by automakers to help showcase their new products have become fixtures at the various shows around the globe. Full story...

Volkswagen chairman Martin Winterkorn reaffirmed his company's ambitious and audacious goals on Wednesday night on the eve of the Paris motor show: pass Toyota and General Motors for the title of world's largest automaker in 2018. Full story...

Saab Automobile CEO Jan Ake Jonsson says it will take longer than anticipated to gain the hearts, minds and eventually the wallets of U.S. car buyers. The automaker has reduced its U.S. Full story...

Ford CEO Alan Mulally said he wasn't signaling the demise or sale of any more brands when he told a group of analysts this week that Ford needs to further reduce the number of nameplates it offers. Full story...

In today's News Brake, editors Wes Raynal, Natalie Neff and Dale Jewett review Paris show debuts--the Jaguar C-X75, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento and the 2012 Ford Focus. Full story...

The Jaguar C-X75 concept is both a celebration of 75 years of Jaguar design -- XK120, C-type, D-type, XJ13 come to mind -- and a look into the future. Full story...

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is investigating Mini Coopers for unexpected loss of power steering. Full story...

The Lotus Formula One team is back in the news, but this time it doesn't have anything to do with the ongoing dispute over who owns the right to use the famous Lotus name in Grand Prix racing; instead, the team announced on Wednesday that it has... Full story...

General Motors said today it plans to send six Chevrolet Volts on a 3,400-mile cross-country tour to demonstrate the hybrid's extended-range capability and celebrate its public debut. Full story...

Delphi Automotive is developing a wireless charging system for hybrid and electric vehicles, CEO Rodney O'Neal said today. Full story...

Audi is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the introduction of four-wheel drive to its road-car lineup with a spectacular new coupe concept known simply as the quattro. Full story...