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A BMW dealer in Ajax, Ontario, has decided to offer die-hard bimmer fans their dream job and is looking for the best blogger out there. Full story...

Last week we learned that De Tomaso was making its automotive comeback with the SLC concept to be presented at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Full story...

Year after year, the Geneva Motor Show is one of the stops on the auto show circuit that stages the most world premieres. Land Rover is sticking its oar in for 2011, in the shape of the Range_e plug-in hybrid prototype. Full story...

As scheduled, Lotus Renault GP driver Robert Kubica was back in surgery today Wednesday as doctors at Santa Corona Hospital in Italy treated the complex fracture to his elbow. Full story...

Lotus Renault GP is pleased to announce that Nick Heidfeld has joined the team, taking over driving duties from the injured Robert Kubica, starting at this week's test session in Barcelona. Full story...

Although no Sprint Cup cars hit the Daytona track on Monday and Tuesday, NASCAR officials reduced the size of the restrictor plate opening from 29/32nds to 57/64ths. Full story...

Pirelli has tweaked its softest tires ahead of the last European pre-season test this week. Full story...

Chinese tire manufacturer DMACK made its debut in the FIA World Rally Championship last weekend in Sweden. Full story...

Following an exceptionally high level of performance demonstrated by all participants in the Selection Event, 12 drivers have been chosen for the first FIA Institute Young Driver Excellence Academy. Full story...

Former World Champion Lewis Hamilton's younger brother is set to kick off his own motor racing career. Full story...

If the two-car breakaway draft in NASCAR Sprint Cup series is new to you, here is how a Dodge engineer explains the elements of how it works. Full story...

McLaren is not only using its fantastic simulator to develop their Formula 1 cars. The simulator has been also used to fine-tune the handling of the new MP4-12C road car. Full story...

The swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated magazine is still as popular as it ever was. For 2011, car buffs will get a double eyeful, as the edition features a Lexus LFA charmingly set off by fashion model Ten Haken. Full story...

Ram announced today the market launch of the Adventurer, a customizable 1500 offering a mix of performance and style and aimed at first-time buyers. Full story...

Porsche revealed some details today about the most recent addition to its range of hybrid vehicles, highlighting the importance of the Porsche Intelligent Performance philosophy for the brands future with the all-new Panamera S Hybrid. Full story...

"Man, when did Volvo's get sexy?" Considering a new S60 as an addition to your driveway or parking space? You'll want to have an answer to that question ready--as you'll be asked it a lot. The new-for-2011 S60 has officially done away with the Lego-inspired styling that characterized the Swedish brand for generations, and many folks curiously comment about the elegant, swoopy and understated look of Volvo's latest work. Full story...

Heikki Kovalainen is confident that Team Lotus' newly launched car justifies his decision to join the outfit. Full story...

New world champion Sebastian Vettel has admitted he is no supporter of F1's mandatory adjustable rear wings in 2011. Full story...

The Italian manufacturer announces the compound allocations of their tyres for the first four rounds of the 2011 season. Full story...

Pirelli has tweaked its softest tyres ahead of the last European pre-season test this week. Full story...