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Toyota has sold all 500 copies of the Lexus LFA supercar that it plans to build. Toyota will build only 20 copies of the 552-hp two-seater per month for a two-year period beginning in December. Full story...

Citroen has released the first images of its new C4 compact hatchback, a crucial car for the French brand in Europe's second largest segment, which is dominated by Volkswagen, Ford and Opel/Vauxhall. Full story...

Volkswagen unveiled a sedan variant of its Polo small hatchback developed for Russia's tough climate and driving conditions. Full story...

Spyker plans to almost double the number of dealers selling its high-end sports cars this year by offering them through Saab outlets, CEO Victor Muller said Full story...

Ford Motor Co. and Coulomb Technologies Inc. are giving away 4,600 electric-vehicle charging stations. Some will go to the first buyers of the Ford Transit Connect electric delivery van, which goes on sale this year. Full story...

Electric carmaker Tesla Motors said on Wednesday it does not expect the contentious divorce of CEO Elon Musk to affect its plans to list its shares and does not rely on him to provide further funding. The California start-up, in a filing with U.S. Full story...

Robert Kubica's manager has hinted that the Polish driver is not likely to change teams ahead of the 2011 season. Full story...

Red Bull's clear-the-air meeting, to be attended by both Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel, will take place at the team's Milton-Keynes headquarters on Thursday. Full story...

ARLINGTON, Va. - New test results show that some automakers are doing a good job of designing vehicle roofs that perform much better than current federal rollover standards require. The roofs on other vehicles need improvement. In the first Insurance Institute for Highway Safety roof strength tests of midsize SUVs, 6 earn the top rating of good for rollover protection, 1 is acceptable, and 5 others earn the second lowest rating of marginal. Full story...

Ross Brawn, Mercedes GP boss and FOTA's chairman of the technical regulations group said he expects the Formula 1 teams to be able to test the 2011 tires before the current season is over. Full story...

The IZOD IndyCar Series announced that its next generation of engines would be more powerful and efficient than its current engine as well as being relevant to the automobile industry. Full story...

Ford Motor Company will expand and enhance its Lincoln brand lineup with seven all-new or significantly refreshed vehicles in the next four years as part of an aggressive growth plan focused on standout product design, class-leading technology and new powertrains - all aimed at competing with Cadillac and Lexus in North America. Full story...

Andrew Ranger will be competing in his second race of the NASCAR K&N East series this weekend at the Martinsville Speedway and in preparation for this event, the young Canadian driver takes part in a test held on Plattsburgh's race track. Full story...

How does it like to take the wheel of a Formula 1 car? Today we put you behind the wheel of the Mercedes-powered VJM03 Force India F1 car! Full story...

The all-new 2011 Volvo S60 will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price that starts at $45,450 (MSRP) and will go on sale in the fall of 2010. For that price, the dramatically designed S60 sedan will come with a performance-oriented 300-horsepower, 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder turbocharged engine with all-wheel drive. Full story...

Xenon lights look fantastic and offer improved visibility, but they typically involve additional cost. Conversely, Halogen bulbs are cheap and reliable, but they leave room for improvement in lighting quality. Full story...

Octane Racing Group, promoter of the Canadian Grand Prix, is pleased to announce the return of 'Open House Day' at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Thursday, June 10 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Full story...

The prestigious Scuderia Ferrari began racing in the Formula 1 World Champion 60 years ago at the Grand Prix of Monaco in 1950. At last weekend's Grand Prix of Turkey, the Maranello-based F1 team contested its 800th F1 event. Full story...

To help racing fans and those new to the sport enjoy the speed, sound and excitement of IndyCar racing, the Ontario Honda Dealers Association (OHDA) is underwriting the cost for admission to the Friday session (July 16) for the 2010 Honda Indy Toronto at Exhibition Place. Full story...

Oshawa, Ontario - Chevrolet today announced pricing for the 2011 Silverado HD, featuring key structural improvements plus enhanced performance and fuel efficiency for the Duramax diesel engine and Allison transmission. Full story...