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It was no accident that Toyota chose California as a launch location for the 2010 Prius; after all, it's 'ground zero' in the US environmental movement, which includes the most arduous emissions regulations within North America. Full story...

The 28th edition of the Québec Auto Show will kick off this Tuesday at the Québec City convention centre. This year organizers opted for the theme "Make the green shift." Showgoers will have the opportunity to see new green technologies, some of which were developed in the province of Québec. Full story...

As incredible as it may seem, Kyle Busch (Camry No 18) had to start the NASCAR Sprint Cup Shelby 427 race held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday afternoon from the back of the pack and still won the race! Full story...

Toyota F1 driver Timo Glock set today the fastest time in Day 2 of the private F1 test session in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Full story...

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch who won the Las Vegas race last Sunday has admitted that he "wouldn't mind trying" Formula 1, one day. Full story...

Experienced former GP2 and Formula Renault 3.5 driver Milos Pavlovic is the 24th and final entrant to be confirmed in the 2009 F2 line-up. Full story...

It was no accident that Toyota chose California as a launch location for the 2010 Prius; after all, it's 'ground zero' in the US environmental movement, which includes the most arduous emissions regulations within North America. Full story...

It was no accident that Toyota chose California as a launch location for the 2010 Prius; after all, it's 'ground zero' in the US environmental movement, which includes the most arduous emissions regulations within North America. Full story...

Automobili Lamborghini has now expanded its model range with a new, exceptionally purist and even more extreme top model - the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is even more powerful, lighter and faster than the Murciélago LP 640. With the output of the 6.5 liter V12 increased to 670 hp and a weight reduction of 100 kg, the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce boasts a power-to-weight ratio of 2.3 kg per hp. This catapults it from 0 to 100 km/h in a breathtaking 3.2 seconds and powers it on to a top speed of around 342 km/h. Full story...

Toyota F1 driver Timo Glock set today the fastest time in Day 2 of the private F1 test session in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Full story...

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch who won the Las Vegas race last Sunday has admitted that he "wouldn't mind trying" Formula 1, one day. Full story...

Despite the banning for 2009 of winglets and other bodywork appendages, Williams' new FW31 hit the Jerez test track on Sunday featuring the prominent 'skate fins' on the cockpit sides. Full story...

Experienced former GP2 and Formula Renault 3.5 driver Milos Pavlovic is the 24th and final entrant to be confirmed in the 2009 F2 line-up. Full story...

Automaker Dacia has just unveiled an all-new crossover concept, dubbed "Duster," which seems both sporty and heavy-duty. Full story...

The Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart is a compromise car. With half the sportiness of the mighty Evolution and half the friendly urban dynamics of the base Lancer, it offers a pleasant driving experience in all conditions. Yet, the Ralliart still has what it takes to compete against other sporty compacts like the all-wheel drive Subaru Impreza WRX and the front-wheel drive Mazdaspeed3. Full story...

Despite the banning for 2009 of winglets and other bodywork appendages, Williams' new FW31 hit the Jerez test track on Sunday featuring the prominent 'skate fins' on the cockpit sides. Full story...

It was no accident that Toyota chose California as a launch location for the 2010 Prius; after all, it's 'ground zero' in the US environmental movement, which includes the most arduous emissions regulations within North America. Full story...

It was no accident that Toyota chose California as a launch location for the 2010 Prius; after all, it's 'ground zero' in the US environmental movement, which includes the most arduous emissions regulations within North America. Full story...

Austrian Formula 1 driver Alex Wurz is staying calm amid raging speculation the team currently known as Honda will survive to contest 2009. Full story...

An extended five-day Formula 1 test, one of the last before the trek to Australia for the 2009 season opener, kicked off at Spain's Jerez circuit on Sunday. Full story...