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Ford spotlighted an improved 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbodiesel as it introduced its 2015

The Lambrecht Chevrolet auction begins bright and early tomorrow, and we'll be covering this historic sale from beginning to end.

This Sunday, the city of Newport, R.I., will host its

The Qoros 3 compact is the first China-built car to receive a five-star rating under EuroNCAP safety standards. European sales of the sedan began in Slovakia this month.

With help from TRW Automotive's driver and passenger airbag modules, buckle pretensioners and retractor rack and pinion, the new BMW 3 series achieved a top score of five stars from crash testing agency EuroNCAP.

Demand for the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport is so strong that Land Rover is struggling to fill orders.

Subaru engineers worked for nearly 20 years to ready EyeSight, a package of cameras and software that scans the road ahead for danger.

Mercedes will build a convertible version of its new S-class coupe concept previewed at the Frankfurt auto show.

Panasonic said it will work with jazz record label Blue Note Records to develop custom-branded audio systems and content for the global automotive market.

Ford has bought a small software company in a bid to beef up its in-car connectivity offerings and win over younger and more affluent customers.

Daimler has reached an agreement with a consortium of banks for a 9 billion euro ($12 billion) credit line for the next five years.

Mitsubishi says its new Mirage small car will fill a niche in the United States auto market for consumers looking for basic, efficient transportation at an affordable price. It's not promising much more than that.

Nissan expects to double sales of its Note subcompact after giving the model a sleeker design and high-end safety technologies normally seen only in larger, more expensive premium cars.

The 2014/2015 FIA Formula E Championship calendar has be released today by the World Motor Sport Council.

The calendar is confirmed as follows:
20 September 2014 Beijing, China*
18 October 2014 Putrajaya, Malaysia
8 November 2014 Hong Kong
13 December 2014 Punta del Este, Uruguay
10 January 2015 Buenos Aires, Argentina
14 February 2015 Los Angeles, USA
18 April 2015 Miami, USA
9 May 2015 Monte Carlo, Monaco*
30 May 2015 Berlin, Germany
27 June 2015 London, UK

All events remain subject to FIA Track Homologation


* Subject to ASN approval

Photo: FIA Formula E

Nissan has now registered the first autonomous LEAF for real-world testing in Japan. Sporting a 20-20 licence plate, the car reflects Nissan's goal to be ready with multiple, commercially viable Autonomous Drive vehicles by the year 2020.

"The realization of the Autonomous Drive system is one of our greatest goals, because Zero Fatalities stands alongside Zero Emissions as major objective of Nissan's R&D. Through public road testing, we will further develop the safety, efficiency and reliability of our technology," said Nissan Executive Vice President for Research and Development, Mitsuhiko Yamashita.

The autonomous Nissan LEAF can perform a number of tasks, including:

• Lane keeping
• Automatic on/off-ramp exit
• Automatic lane change
• Automatic overtaking of slower or stopped vehicles;
• Automatic deceleration behind congestion on freeways;
• Automatic stop at red lights.

Adapted from GMM

New Jersey is officially back on the F1 calendar for 2014, as the FIA published a huge 22-race schedule after its meeting of the World Motor Sport Council on Friday.

The meeting took place in Dubrovnik, Croatia, where it was also finally confirmed that Pirelli is staying put as F1's official tire supplier.

Photo: Pirelli

But the Italian marque's longer-term place on the grid is less assured, with the FIA announcing it will run a new tender process for suppliers in future.

"In order to cover the transition period and considering the contracts already settled by FOM and the teams with Pirelli, the (FIA) today confirmed that Pirelli may continue to supply tires to competitors in (F1), subject to the requisite technical and safety standards of the FIA being met," read a media statement.

A huge 22-race calendar for 2014 was published, with New Jersey slotted back in with a June 1 date, but marked as provisional.

Also provisional are the races in Korea and Mexico, after F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone admitted recently a 20 or 21-race calendar is actually more realistic.

The 2014 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar is confirmed as follows:
16 March  Grand Prix of Australia
30 March  Grand Prix of Malaysia
06 April  Grand Prix of Bahrain
20 April  Grand Prix of China
27 April  Grand Prix of Korea (provisional)
11 May  Grand Prix of Spain
25 May  Grand Prix of Monaco
01 June  Grand Prix of America, New Jersey (provisional*)
08 June  Grand Prix of Canada
22 June  Grand Prix of Austria
06 July  Grand Prix of Great Britain
20 July  Grand Prix of Germany (Hockenheim)
27 July  Grand Prix of Hungary
24 August  Grand Prix of Belgium
07 September  Grand Prix of Italy
21 September  Grand Prix of Singapore
05 October  Grand Prix of Russia (Sochi)
12 October  Grand Prix of Japan
26 October  Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi
09 November  Grand Prix of USA (Austin)
16 November  Grand Prix of Mexico (provisional*)
30 November  Grand Prix of Brazil

* Subject to the circuit approval

The all-new 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD were unveiled yesterday in Texas. They are expected to go on sale in the first quarter of 2014.

Both the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD offer segment-leading capabilities across the range including the highest payload -- 3,508 kg (7,374 lbs) -- and the highest conventional trailering rating -- 8,890 kg (19,600 lbs).

The 2015 Chevy Silverado HD's all-new exterior conveys strength and performance, while also enhancing aerodynamics for improved efficiency and reduced wind noise. Meanwhile, the 2015 GMC Sierra HD will arrive in 2500HD and 3500HD trim, not to mention the Sierra Denali HD, which matches do-it-all capability with an exclusive package of design and upscale interior amenities.

Look for Duramax turbodiesel and 6.0L gasoline engine options, integrated cruise control, auto grade braking and diesel exhaust braking (diesel models), as well as standard StabiliTrak with Trailer Sway Control.

Photo: GMC

Photo: Chevrolet

Ring Brothers' 1965 Mustang Blizzard will excite many fans at the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas (November 5-8, 2013) with a NASCAR Sprint Cup V8 engine that produces 710 horsepower.

Numerous carbon fibre components will be fitted, too, and the car's initial rendering shows side tailpipes.

This 1965 Mustang Blizzard follows Ring Brothers' past pony car projects including the 2013 Mustang Switchback, 1965 Mustang Producer, 1970 Mustang Dragon, and 1966 Mustang Bailout.

As the IndyCar Series is on the brink of making public its 2014 calendar, there is a lot of uncertainty regarding the Sao Paulo Indy 300 race as more and more rumors are stating that the Brazilian round won't be back next year.

Everything from a possible construction project interfering with the 2014 date to the race's Brazilian promoter (and TV broadcaster) Bandeirantes wanting to abandon the event to save money has been mentioned as reasons to explain the cancellation of the race.

According to a well-informed source, the IndyCar Series is working hard to resolve the Sao Paulo situation and it has become a high priority.

With the recent loss of the Baltimore street event, the IndyCar Series is understandably keen to prevent the cancellation of another event. Apparently, IndyCar is working on a second option in Brazil.

Start of the 2012 Brazilian race. (Photo: IndyCar)

A potential failure of the stop lamp switch, which can cause intermittent operation of the brake lights, has led Kia Canada and Hyundai Canada to recall 39,054 and 110,104 vehicles, respectively.

If the brake lights don't work properly when the brake pedal is depressed, the risk of a collision increases. Therefore, Kia and Hyundai dealers will replace the switch.

Affected models include:

Hyundai
- 2006-2007 Accent
- 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011 Tucson
- 2006-2008 Tiburon
- 2007-2009 Azera
- 2007-2010 Sonata
- 2007-2010 Entourage
- 2009-2011 Genesis Coupe
- 2009-2011 Elantra Touring
- 2009-2011 Veracruz

Kia
- 2007-2009 Amanti
- 2008-2010 Magentis
- 2008-2011 Sedona
- 2009-2010 Forte
- 2009-2011 Borrego
- 2011 Sportage

Source: Transports Canada