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Bad weather has forced NASCAR Canadian Tire series officials to postpone the start of the inaugural Budweiser 300 at Autodrome Chaudiere.

The drop of the green flag was scheduled for Saturday, but plenty of rain over the course of the week and a bad forecast for the race has convinced the organizers to push back the start of the race by one day.

"The Budweiser 300 has been postponed to tomorrow," confirmed Andre Gagnon from the Autodrome Chaudiere.

"The rain from these past three days and the forecast for Saturday have forced NASCAR officials to take this decision."

Qualifying is now expected to take place at 12:30 pm and the race at 14:00 pm.

Federal prosecutors have begun interviewing present and former GM employees as part of a criminal probe into the automaker's delayed ignition-switch recall that has been linked to at least 13 deaths, The Wall Street Journal and Reuters reported,...

Ford faces new challenges to its ambitious effort to become the industry's fuel economy leader after revising mpg numbers downward on six models.

VW is warning drivers in China of the dangers of texting and driving, but a video spot used in the effort seems to be resonating with a broader audience on YouTube. The clip, as of Saturday morning, had nearly 19 million views on YouTube.

Volkswagen is warning drivers in China of the dangers of texting and driving, but a video spot used in the effort seems to be resonating with a broader audience on YouTube. The clip, as of this afternoon, had about 17.8 million views on YouTube.

Chrysler Group has appointed six new directors to its board, effective June 10, adding five more board seats, the company said today.

As we've pointed out, Swedes love big American cars, preferably from the 1946-1980 period.

Hot on the heels of the announcement of the new 2015 BMW X6, the Bavarian automaker has unveiled a version of the crossover designed and equipped by

Volkswagen of America, seeking to get a marketing bump in the United States from the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, is rolling out its ambush marketing plans for the Golf GTI against the games' official auto partner, Hyundai Motor America.

In April, Bugatti revealed its Black Bess concept at the Beijing motor show.

With motor racing comes a certain element of danger, but few could have foreseen the utter tragedy that unfolded at the 1955 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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The Renaultsport Megane 275R has taken back the front-wheel-drive Nurburgring record from SEAT's Leon Cupra

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Consumer Rights Directive makes complaining for motorists easier than ever

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Mazda confirms Wankel-powered flagship coupe for 2017

General Motors announced four more recalls today covering more than 500,000 cars sold in the United States -- including every

National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) says it has axed contracts with around 100 consultants as it continues to seek alternative funding following a cash crisis.

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Subaru could implement styling from 2013's WRX Concept into next Impreza production car

Toyota outlined a plan to fix airbags made by supplier Takata that could project metal fragments in 844,277 previously recalled cars and trucks in the United States, including the 2003 and 2004 Corolla and GM's Pontiac Vibe.

After weeks of wild speculation and car-forum freak-outs, it's finally here. No, not the 2015 Ford Mustang -- the

Suzuki Chairman Osamu Suzuki said it was unclear when an international arbitration court will rule on its 2-1/2 year dispute with VW Group over their failed partnership.