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Nasser Al Attiyah (Volkswagen) has closed in on a victory at the Dakar after he taking the win in Thursday's stage, while his teammate and rival Carlos Sainz lost about an hour to fix a broken suspension. Full story...

As usual, the Auto123.com staff cooked up a photo gallery for you that rounds up all the product launches you'll see at the 2011 Montreal International Auto Show. Full story...

The reason trailers were invented We all know, people sometimes do stupid things. This man has successfully demonstrated the importance of using a trailer when carrying something that does not fit in a car. Full story...

The Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) Charity Preview evening, which took place January 13, 2011, helped raise $448,653 to benefit five (5) worthy causes within the Greater Montreal's medical community: Fondation du CHUM, Montréal Sacré-Coeur Hospital Foundation, The McGill University Health Centre Foundation, Pierre-Boucher Hospital Foundation and Santa Cabrini Foundation. This fund raising event was presented by the Montreal Automobile Dealers Corporation Foundation and the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Full story...

With several world premieres and unveilings, the Detroit Auto Show gave us the opportunity to take a look at the the GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept. Full story...

Things are looking good for young Canadian James Hinchcliffe as Newman/Haas Racing has invited him for a second two-day test at the Sebring International Raceway. Full story...

Hyundai launched the brand new 2012 Accent for the first time in North America at the Montreal International Auto Show. Full story...

Long known for spacious versatility, unique styling and generous use of low-budget interior plastics, the Dodge Caliber is entering 2011 repackaged and re-equipped to make it more appealing than ever. Popular with value-minded shoppers after an affordable machine with plenty of flexibility and space, Dodge's five-door 'mini crossover' offers up a car-like ride and numerous strengths found in small SUV models. Full story...

Nasser Al Attiyah (Volkswagen) has closed in on a victory at the Dakar after he taking the win in Thursday's stage, while his teammate and rival Carlos Sainz lost about an hour to fix a broken suspension. Full story...

Barely a month after he collected the FIA prize for the best promoter of 2010, the Korean grand prix's Yung Cho Chung has been ousted. Full story...

It one of the many statements made to the journalists covering the Detroit Show, Sergio Marchionne revealed that the next Maserati SUV would be motivated by a Ferrari engine. Full story...

VANCOUVER, B.C.- The 2011 Vancouver International Auto Show launched its second-annual Dream Car Lottery today, which will award one lucky ticket buyer with a brand-new 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550 convertible while raising funds for various charitable, non-profit and sport organizations supported by the New Car Dealers Foundation of BC. Full story...

Kia has announced that its UVO communications and entertainment system will be offered in select vehicles as of this spring. Full story...

On Thursday, Kia unveiled the newest member of the Sportage lineup at the Montreal International Auto Show. The new SX model will hit showrooms in late winter with a base MSRP of $36,995. Full story...

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) announced the award finalists for the best new car, utility vehicle and design of 2011. Full story...

The Geneva Auto Show will open its doors to the public this year from March 3 through 13, but already Subaru is announcing a global product launch. Full story...

Canadian Maryeve Dufault has completed three days of testing at the Daytona International Speedway behind the wheel of the No.12 car of Tony Marks Racing in preparation for the upcoming ARCA season opener in February. Full story...

Chrysler says the new Dodge Viper sports car is going to be 'drop-dead beautiful' and is meant to draw buyers from Porsche and GM's Corvette. Full story...

Kia Motors America is bolstering its certified used vehicle sales program by listing its inventory online and providing vehicle history reports to customers. Kia said today it signed a deal to list its inventory of certified used cars on Autotrader. Full story...

Ford told salaried workers today they won't receive raises this year, saying their compensation is commensurate with other large U.S. companies. Full story...