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U.S. auto safety regulators have stepped up an investigation into the risk that up to 1.2 million Toyota Corolla and Matrix vehicles could stall due to defective electronic engine control units. Full story...

An Italian union said it will file a criminal complaint against Fiat after the company refused to allow three dismissed employees back to work despite a court ruling ordering their reinstatement. Full story...

Russia's auto show is expecting a host of wealthy car buyers to flock to the annual auto industry event this week as high-end vehicles take the spotlight away from budget rivals. Full story...

Unlike so many humans, four decades of existence have only made the Nissan Z stronger, lighter, smarter, tighter, firmer and more agile than ever. Insert your favourite 'badly-aging celebrity' joke here. Full story...

Imagine walking into a Wal-Mart store next year and seeing Jeff Gordon as your greeter. Well that's not, literally, going to happen. Full story...

The reason for the delay of inaugural races at Korea's new formula one circuit has become clear. Full story...

America's high-performance police vehicle -- the all-new 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit -- has arrived, providing law-enforcement the best combination of tactical technology, safety, power, efficiency and an iconic design that makes any suspect stop in a panic. Full story...

Former FIA president Max Mosley said it would not be adequate to only penalise Ferrari at next month's World Motor Sport Council disciplinary hearing. Full story...

Former World Champion and Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen thinks Ferrari could be set for a competitive weekend at Spa-Francorchamps. Full story...

The famous test track Paul Ricard HTTT located near Toulon in south of France will host Pirelli's next formula one tire development test. Full story...

Following the successful North American debut of the McLaren MP4-12C at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, McLaren Automotive will begin a launch tour of its selected North America dealership locations. Prospective customers will have the opportunity to see the 12C in the metal and speak to the team responsible for groundbreaking newcomer. Full story...

Unlike so many humans, four decades of existence have only made the Nissan Z stronger, lighter, smarter, tighter, firmer and more agile than ever. Insert your favourite 'badly-aging celebrity' joke here. Full story...

Alfa Romeo has created over 70 different models during its 100 year history. But when Alfa Romeo's UK subsidiary asked Alfistis to chose the greatest Alfa Romeo of all time, it all came down to two iconic models : the Giulia GTAm and the 8C Competizione. And the winner is (drum roll...): the GTAm. Tadam! Full story...

Unlike so many humans, four decades of existence have only made the Nissan Z stronger, lighter, smarter, tighter, firmer and more agile than ever. Insert your favourite 'badly-aging celebrity' joke here. Full story...

Andreas Schwarz is in Charge of the new GEMBALLA GmbH For around 30 years the brand GEMBALLA has been a global name in the performance improvement and modification of predominantly Porsche vehicles, and in the construction of own-brand vehicles based on Porsche body shells. Full story...

The brand new karting track of Mont-Tremblant, Quebec held the Canadian Karting Championships sponsored by Canadian Tire last weekend. Full story…

Italian web site Italiaracing.net claims that Japanese car manufacturer Subaru, who left the FIA World Rally Championship not long ago is set to return to the highest levels of motorsport in 2012. Full story...

Boucherville, Quebec - Two small right-hand drive electric cars have been crisscrossing La Belle Province since Saturday. Everywhere they go, Sparky and Zippy (as they are called) make heads turn with their near-silent operation and zero-emission performance. This is Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada's "Clean Across Canada Tour," a 7,500-km adventure that will take the two i-MiEVs from coast to coast in 28 days. Full story...

Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said on Monday it will be "difficult" for the automaker to turn a net profit for the full year 2010. Full story...

Sergio Marchionne, CEO of the Chrysler Group, said today that Alfa Romeo vehicles will likely be sold at Fiat dealerships in the United States. Full story...