Porsche has ramped up the already heady performance of the 911 GT3 RS through the adoption of a new, naturally aspirated 4.0-liter version of the company's sturdy, horizontally opposed flat six-cylinder engine.
Latest RS gets race-bred 4.0-litre engine as power hike and weight savings boost pace
BMW is bringing Twitter and Facebook to the 5-series sedan as luxury auto brands play catch-up to Ford in the race for tech-savvy drivers.
Continental sees itself on track to meet 2011 targets after emerging markets fuelled consensus-busting quarterly sales and offset soaring rubber prices.
Our friends over at Car and Driver heard it directly from the horse's mouth that the Japanese automaker is currently prepping the successful CR-V for launch this fall as a 2012 model.
Two years after accepting help from the Canadian and American governments, Chrysler has announced its intention to repay the entirety of the 6.6 million dollars loans during the second quarter of 2011. To do so, Chrysler will borrow money from private investors.
NASCAR Roush Fenway's Trevor Bayne has been hospitalized and is undergoing tests for symptoms that are thought to be related to the insect bite he sustained earlier this month.
Larry Dominique is a vice-president at Nissan North America with a big responsibility -- advanced product planning for all the Americas. That means North, Central and South America, a somewhat large piece of real estate with many disparate consumer tastes, demands, and circumstances.
The 2011 season of the DTM will start Friday with the first free practice session held on the Hockenheimring in Germany. Canadian driver Bruno Spengler says that the arrival of a new tire supplier could well cause some changes.
The NYIAS has long been the one to look out for at the end of the Auto Show season. Typically, it projects an accurate forecast of the model-year to come. This year's edition was no different as it featured numerous 2012s and a few 2013 as well as concepts that clearly indicate some manufacturers future plans.
It will be a busy inaugural weekend of racing for two-time NASCAR Canadian Tire Series' champion Andrew Ranger as he will be competing in both the NASCAR K&N East and West Series.
During our stay in North Carolina a few weeks ago, we visited the impressive race shop of Penske Racing in Mooresville.
Porsche finally unveils 500-hp 911 GT3 RS 4.0 Limited Edition. With just 600 units to be produced worldwide, the track-derived sports car uses a 4.0-litre, flat-six engine to achieve maximum power of 500 hp at 8,250 rpm and 339 lb-ft of torque at 5,750 rpm. The powertrain is completed by a 6-speed manual gearbox instead of the German automaker's dual-clutch PDK transmission.
The Chevrolet Cruze is probably the automotive star of the year. The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada named it Car of the Year, and it's been earning awards left and right around the world. I have to admit that I too was quite smitten by the Cruze the first time I hopped behind the wheel.
The new Audi R18 TDI with which Audi targets its tenth victory in the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 11-12 is ready today with "tomorrow's" technology.
The occupants of two key seats at top formula one teams may be under pressure, but finding alternatives is the real issue.
Japanese car manufacturer Mitsubishi has revealed its interest in Formula 1 governing body the FIA's plans to create a global racing series for electric cars.
Like many automakers, BMW Canada offers a comprehensive Driver Training program for consumers with renowned driving instructors. Today, Philippe Létourneau was appointed as its new Chief Driving Instructor.
A J.D. Power and Associates study has revealed that despite a considerable increase in the number of green cars offered, hybrids and EVs will capture less than 10% of the market by 2016. Buyers are currently favourable to them, but automakers will still have to struggle to convince the handful of interested consumers to take the plunge.
The German Touring Car Championship or DTM is gearing up for the 2011 season opener at the Hockenheim track, as is custom. Mercedes and Audi are once again pitted against each other before BMW joins the fray in 2012, when new technical regulations will also come into effect.
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