Auto News 5

According to its directors, the Pocono Raceway, the 2.5-mile NASCAR tri-oval has turned into an environmentally friendly race track. Full story...

Auto123.com's has got tonnes of good stuff for you this month. Next week, we will feature a convertible themed series of road tests. Look for a variety of cars that range from a 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder to a 2010 BMW 335i Cabriolet. We'll even have a review on a used Mercedes SLK-Class. Full story...

Pastor Maldonado's manager has refused to deny rumours he is in talks about a race seat at Sauber for 2011. Full story...

There are plenty of things to get excited about with this build, starting off with the rendering done by the Gurnade Design Firm. Gurnade was in charge of taking a list of ideas from paper and working their magic to transform it into what you see in the rendering. Full story...

Wolfsburg / Palmela - Since its market launch in 1974, this compact sports coupé has been the most successful Volkswagen in its segment: 795,650 vehicles were sold up to 1992. Currently, the third generation is being manufactured. Full story...

Saab vehicles are returning to the Canadian market this fall, as a 20-dealer network is currently being set up. A familiar face is back as the 9-3, available in sedan, SportCombi wagon and convertible body styles. A 9-3X wagon and a 9-4X crossover will appear, while the 9-7X has been dropped. Full story...

Driving a C-Class Mercedes, Canadian Bruno Spengler set the fastest time in the first free practice session of the DTM race held at the Nurburgring. Full story...

SEAT is putting iPhone users in the driving seat with the release of the latest version of its popular, and free, SEAT Race game. Full story...

Christian Horner does not think Red Bull will need to modify its 2010 car ahead of the Belgian grand prix. Full story...

TORONTO - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) today announced the launch of a mobile version of its website designed specifically for smartphone users. No separate app is required - all users need do is enter the company's URL (www.subaru.ca) in the search window of their mobile device browser. They will instantly be connected to the mobile version of the Subaru corporate website, as well as to any Subaru dealer across Canada. Full story...

Saab's new Dutch owner, Spyker Cars NV, intends to spin additional models off its new Phoenix platform after it yields a redesigned Saab 9-3. Full story...

General Motors Co. prevailed in 39 of its arbitration cases and lost 23 to rejected dealerships as it scales down to about 4,500 stores by November, GM spokeswoman Ryndee Carney said today. Full story...

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- Annual U.S. sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids could rise to as many as 100,000 in three to five years, Christina Lampe-Onnerud, founder and CEO of battery maker Boston-Power Inc., predicted today. Full story...

General Motors Co. prevailed in 39 of its arbitration cases and lost 23 to rejected dealerships as it scales down to about 4,500 stores by November, GM spokeswoman Ryndee Carney said today. Full story...

Steel makers are moving away from fixed-price contracts with automakers in response to the volatile price of iron ore. James Wainscott, CEO of AK Steel Corp. Full story...

INTERACTIVE EDITOR DALE JEWETT: Of course, this truck is made for hauling. And I did, but not what you may expect. Full story...

President Barack Obama defended government aid to the U.S. auto industry, telling workers at a Ford Motor Co. plant in Chicago that they are a vital part of the economy. Full story...

Saab's new Dutch owner, Spyker Cars, intends to spin additional models off its new Phoenix platform after it yields a redesigned Saab 9-3. Saab dealers will receive the latest 9-3 in 2012, Spyker founder and Saab Chairman Victor Muller said today. Full story...

Toyota Motor Corp. has completed recalls of 80 percent of the vehicles affected by the 'sticky pedal' safety problem that stung the automaker this year, Steve St. Full story...

Opel/Vauxhall is introducing a 160,000 km (100,000 miles) warranty on all its new cars. Full story...