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Transport Canada has just published a recall on 120 units of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. Some of them may not conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.

When a turn signal lamp fails to operate, the Body Control Module (BCM) in these vehicles does not detect this condition and won't alert the driver. As a result, the driver's intentions to turn may not be conveyed clearly to other road users, increasing the risk of an accident.

Owners are advised to visit their Chevy dealer to have the BCM and the vehicle's key fobs reprogrammed.

Source: Transports Canada

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The 2012 Paris Auto Show (September 29-October 14) will feature the world premiere of the third-generation Kia Rondo. With seating for up to seven, this compact minivan boasts a more modern platform and targets families with an active lifestyle who don't want to compromise between style and practicality.

"The new Rondo builds on the family-friendly versatility and functionality of its predecessor, and features more athletic and visually dynamic design," says Hyoung-Keun Lee, Vice Chairman and CEO of Kia Motors Corporation. "This marks a dramatic shift forward for our MPV contender and brings the model in line with Kia's distinctive current design direction."

The Korean automaker will also use the Paris Auto Show to unveil its all-new pro_cee'd (another world premiere) as well as the 2.0L Optima Hybrid sedan and the upgraded European version of its Sorento SUV.

Photo : Kia

The highly anticipated, completely redesigned 2013 Ford Fusion will arrive at Canadian dealerships later this fall with attractive pricing for the various models, the automaker announced.

Photo: Ford

2013 Ford Fusion MSRP

Fusion S FWD (2.5L iVCT engine)	$22,499
Fusion SE FWD (2.5L iVCT engine)	$24,499
Fusion SE AWD (2.0L EcoBoost engine)	$28,799
Fusion Titanium AWD (2.0L EcoBoost engine)	$33,999
Fusion Hybrid (2.0L I4 Atkinson engine)	$29,999
Destination and Delivery	$1,550

Consommation d'essence

	Transmission	City L/100 km	Highway L/100 km
Fusion FWD 2.5L iVCT	6-Speed Auto	9.2	5.8
Fusion FWD 1.6L - I4 GTDI	6-Speed Man	8.0	5.3
Fusion FWD 1.6L - I4 GTDI	6-Speed Auto	8.7	5.5
Fusion FWD 2.0L - I4 GTDI	6-Speed Auto	9.2	5.9
Fusion AWD 2.0L - I4 GTDI	6-Speed Auto	9.5	6.3
Fusion Hybrid 2.0L - I4	CVT	4.0	4.1

According to some rumours that circulate in Europe, Nasser Al Attiyah would leave the Citroen Racing World Rally Team after the Rallye de France. That would also mean that the investment fund of Qatar, a major sponsor, would also leave the French car manufacturer.

The Qatar World Rally Team, which runs a DS3 WRC for 2011 Dakar winner Al Attiyah was apparently ready to purchase the entire operations of Citroen Racing. But the relationship between the two partners has mysteriously cooled down since.

Al Attiyah would prefer giving priority to the Dakar and to the Middle East Rally Championship instead of the FIA World Rally Championship.

Photo: Qatar World Rally Team

Addtional rumours suggest that Al Attiyah would leave Citroen after the French round, and would be in talks with Ford to purchase a Fiesta WRC to race in the Middle east.

The Qarat investment fund would therefore also leave the WRC and follow his favorite driver in his new projects. Al Attiyah would have two or three Dakar vehicules currently under construction in California.

The withdrawal of such an important sponsor would leave Citroen in a difficult financial position. Addtionally, it seems more and more likely that Sebastien Loeb will put an end to his rally career at the end of the season.

We should know more soon during the international auto show in Paris.

The three 6-member teams entered by Auto123.com in the 48-hour bike marathon for the Make-A-Wish foundation collected nearly $15,000 for the sick children.

For the second year in a row, Auto123.com participated in the three-day event held at the Gilles Villeneuve Formula 1 Circuit in Montreal.

One last lap after 48 hours of efforts! (Photo: Philippe Champoux)

Teams made up of six members each took turns around the 4.4km race track -- and each one rode for a minimum of eight hours (day and night) and raised a minimum of at least $600.

Making a sick child's dream come true is to provide not only hope and joy, but also a reason to keep fighting. What kind of dreams are we talking about here? Well, something magical and something that any normal kid wishes for: a long vacation with their family, meeting an idol, doing a photoshoot, swimming with dolphins, etc.

Our three teams collected a grand total of $14,925 this year.

The pit lane of the Gilles Villeneuve circuit looking like Le Mans! (Photo: Philippe Champoux)

Every participant was delighted by the experience... despite the fact that some legs are still in a bit of pain! It's not easy to get up at 3 a.m. to ride a bicycle in the pouring rain as was the case on Friday night, followed by a frigid night the next.

However, despite the pain, the lack of sleep, the difficult conditions, and the general fatigue, the 1,000 bikers from 152 teams never stopped smiling. Man or woman, young or old, athlete or occasional biker, we were all delighted to give our very best for the sick kids and rise a grand total of $1,077,000, smashing the objective set at $1 million!

(Photo: Philippe Champoux)

A big thank you to the members of Auto123.com who took part in the bike marathon (in alphabetical order): Jacques Bérubé, Philippe Champoux, Ghislain D'Amour, Sophie Engels-Fortier, René Fagnan, Frédéric Feudi, Jacqueline Fillion-Robin, Mathieu Germain, Maxime Gibeau, Maud Goudreau, Guillaume Jacques, Peter Kovalcik, Marie-Ève Leroux, Josée Paquet, Martin Paquette, Yan Renaud, Guillaume Serrat and Roxanne Thomas.

China said it has been made a victim of U.S. electoral politics after Washington launched an international trade case alleging that Beijing has been unfairly subsidizing automobile and auto parts exports.

Ford priced the redesigned 2013 Ford Fusion mid-sized sedan starting at $22,495, including shipping.

India's Mahindra and Mahindra today opened a technical center in suburban Detroit, the conglomerate's first in North America.

Also in this episode: The new Lexus LF-CC concept is set to make its first appearance at the

The 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is getting a power boost thanks to parts and pieces from under the hood of the upcoming Vanquish.

Lexus will introduce the LF-CC hybrid coupe concept at the 2012 Paris auto show this month as the luxury marque's product overhaul continues.

Concours d'elegance events offer enthusiasts an opportunity to celebrate classic automotive design and culture, but they are often missing one crucial element: motion.

Johnson Controls opened an automotive battery recycling plant in South Carolina with an investment of about $150 million, creating 250 new jobs.

Ford CEO Alan Mulally said today he has no plans to retire from the second-biggest U.S. automaker. "Please don't write me off," Mulally, 67, told reporters in New York. "I love serving Ford."

2012 Volvo C30 R-Design

When the C30 made its debut back in 2006, it was essentially a stylish hatchback version of the S40 sedan and V50 wagon -- the three cars (and the C70 convertible) all shared the same platform, powertrains, front clip, and interior.

When the C30 made its debut back in 2006, it was essentially a stylish hatchback version of the S40 sedan and V50 wagon -- the three cars (and the C70 convertible) all shared the same platform, powertrains, front clip, and interior. In the past six years, Volvo has managed to keep the C30 reasonably fresh thanks to a face-lifted front end in 2010; however, there have been no age-reducing efforts on once-innovative interior.

Photo Gallery: 2012 Volvo C30 R-Design - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2012 Volvo C30 R-Design - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine

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Fiat chief Sergio Marchionne reaffirmed his commitment to Italy despite union warnings that the company is set to shed jobs.

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First pictures and details of the revised Aston Martin DB9 Coupe and Volante have been released

Ford's India strategy is on the right track despite a slowing economy, said country chief Michael Boneham, who added that transparency in policy and positive consumer sentiment will go a long way in boosting the industry.

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Belgian unions say the impact of any potential closure by Ford of its Genk plant could be up to six times greater than when General Motors shuttered its Antwerp site, given the number of suppliers close to the factory.