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With the arrival of spring each year, many of us look upon our filthy cars with dismay and decide a good spot of spring cleaning is in order. No one really likes to drive a car that could pass for the local garbage dump. Also, improper care of your vehicle can eventually lead to the deterioration of the fabric and paint, which in turn can affect the resale value or force you to fork over more of your hard-earned cash when the lease is up.

At any time, enthusiasts can get their daily dose of motortainment with V12, our new supercharged blog, which presents some of the hottest videos from around the world. This week, our top 5 includes a distracted pace car driver causing chaos during a Le Mans Series race, spectacular footage of a semi-trailer truck driver channelling his inner Ken Block, a catastrophic hill climb, a viral ad for the 2012 Hyundai Accent projected onto a building and a short clip that shows you how not to load a Porsche Carrera GT onto a trailer.

When the Chrysler group announced a product onslaught for 2011, they weren't kidding. About two-thirds of their line-up received a redesign or a facelift and equipment changes, and two new models were introduced.

Pole sitter Victor Garcia (Team Moore), making his second start in the No. 22 TMR-Xtreme Coil Drilling car, held off Andretti Autosport's Stefan Wilson for 36 laps to win the Indy Lights event in Alabama.

McLaren excused Lewis Hamilton after denouncing his "very poor" race strategy in Sunday's Malaysian grand prix.

Sauber chief executive Monisha Kaltenborn has confirmed a debate is in play regarding the engine formula for 2013.

Bernie Ecclestone has played down rumours F1's owner CVC is looking to sell its 100 per cent ownership of the sport.

Organisers of the inaugural 2011 Indian grand prix have renamed the New Delhi circuit.

Will Power (Penske) took his first victory of the 2011 IndyCar Series' season by winning Sunday from pole to finish the Honda Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park.

President and CEO of Jeep Michael Manley has motioned that the automaker is toying with the idea of offering diesel engines in two or three years' time, giving consumers an alternative that would help them combat steadily rising gas prices.

Auto123.com recently visited the Michael Waltrip Racing shop in Cornelius, NC for a non-exclusive tour. Any NASCAR fan can show up at the race shop, pay a small fee, and take a tour of the factory and see the race cars being built.

For several months now, everything has been pointing to Alfa Romeo returning to North America around the end of 2012, after an absence of several years. Car enthusiasts have been rubbing their hands in anticipation at the thought of acquiring models like the 4C Concept in the near future. However, it seems that president and CEO Sergio Marchionne isn't satisfied with the design of the cars that will pave the way for a successful return on Canadian and American shores.

Once again, a host of summer and all-season tires are available from the various manufacturers. In order to help you make the right selection, we evaluated most passenger car tire models on the Canadian market.

Penske Racing's Will Power claimed victory on Sunday at the Grand Prix of Alabama, round two of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar series.

Canadian Remy Audette won his first race of the 2011 Formula 2000 season in Virginia, U.S. Audette also broke a lap record during Friday's private testing session.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Daytona 500 winner, Trevor Bayne was admitted to hospital back in North Carolina after the Texas race for an unknown insect bite.

Smartphones have become a major part of our daily lives, providing a myriad of information from the comfort of our homes or anywhere on the go. Companies, automakers and public authorities have developed a dizzying array of applications, including many that help manage transportation needs more effectively. But can they actually influence how we plan our every trip?

The Mini John Cooper Works WRC, which will make its World Rally debut at the Rally Sardinia in May, has been officially unveiled this Sunday in Oxford, England.

Back in February, Ram announced its intention to launch a new truck - codenamed ''Adventurer'' - offering first-time buyers performance and style that they can customize and make their own. Today, we have learned that the 2011 Ram 1500 Express is officially coming to Canada.

A little over one week from the Shanghai Motor Show, Subaru has announced its program for the event, including the first public appearance of the XV Concept that, per its description, is poised to define a new generation of crossover vehicles.