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As much as its size, clout and cultural prominence set it apart from other Japanese manufacturing giants, Toyota insists on making things in Japan.

Pièces automobiles Lecavalier, based in Ste. Sophie, Quebec, has been nominated for a Phénix environmental prize for its efforts to promote auto parts recycling.

History/Description: Hyundai's Veracruz hit the Canadian market for the 2007 model year with the goal of putting an affordable luxury crossover on the scene for thousands less than a comparable machine from Germany or Japan. As the range-topping ute from the Korean automaker, the Veracruz offered up top levels of comfort and style alongside a competitive warranty and honest pricing.

With its Park Assist system, Ford is offering consumers a solution normally reserved for luxury brands such as Lexus, the first to develop this type of technology.

Whenever you shop for tires, the second detail you need to know after the make, model and year of your car is size. Curious about all the other numbers and letters on the rubber? This video explains everything.

Where a seamless blend of roof-optional advanced performance, styling and technology is concerned, few machines can claim the same impact on the market as the BMW 6 Series Cabriolet. Updated for the 2012 model year, BMW's latest droptop has been revised, updated and refreshed to fulfill the needs of the market's most discerning convertible shoppers. Comfort, safety, practicality and long-term value are all assured--as is a healthy dose of twin-turbocharged V8 power.

Martin Whitmarsh has denied that senior staff belonging to F1's 'big four' teams are set to meet with News Corp officials next week.

Kasey Kahne backed up his truck race win, earlier this year, with a pole-winning record-setting lap of 181.254 mph at Darlington Raceway.

Pirelli boss Paul Hembery is calling for a rules rethink regarding the supply of wet tires to formula one teams.

Kyle Busch's check off list became one shorter with a victory at Darlington Raceway.

Eric Boullier insists it is too early to say when or even if Robert Kubica will return to formula one.

For the first time this year, the two Red Bull will start from the 1st row, Sebastian Vettel on top ahead of his teammate Mark Webber.

Michael Schumacher says he hasn't decided what to do beyond his 2012 race contract with Mercedes.

Although he started in first position all day, Sebastien Loeb (Citroen DS3) was able to maintain his lead in Rally Italia Sardegna after day 2.

Ford, set to enter contract talks with the United Auto Workers this summer, said its U.S. labor costs are now $8 an hour higher than the mostly nonunion U.S. factories of foreign automakers such as Hyundai Motor Co.

Ford, set to enter contract talks with the United Auto Workers this summer, said its U.S. labor costs are now $8 an hour higher than the mostly nonunion U.S. factories of foreign automakers such as Hyundai Motor Co.

Rarely do the lengths to which a carmaker will go in promoting a product raise eyebrows here at AutoWeek, but it still happens from time to time.

Tighter new- and used-vehicle supplies and increased retail demand helped push the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to another record in April. The index, which measures used-vehicle prices, stood at 126.6 last month, up from 124.2 in March and 120.

Lexus is looking to whip up some attention for its products by hiring a team of noted cooks.

Among the exotics in North America, Alfa Romeo might hold a smaller place than the Ferraris and Lamborghinis of the world, but it still holds a place in our hearts.