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ASSOCIATE EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: The STI is back, baby! Erase those horrid memories of the previous STI with abundant body roll and numb steering response. And Subaru has brought back the sedan, big wing and all. Full story...

Porsche persuaded a judge to dismiss two lawsuits claiming the carmaker cost hedge funds more than $2 billion by misleading short-sellers in its acquisition of Volkswagen AG shares in 2008. Full story...

Porsche persuaded a judge to dismiss two lawsuits claiming the carmaker cost hedge funds more than $2 billion by misleading short-sellers in its acquisition of Volkswagen AG shares in 2008. Full story...

Turkish automotive sales rose to a record high of 750,000 this year up from 557,126 last year as the economy recovered from the global financial crisis and interest rates declined, the country's Vatan newspaper reported on Friday. Full story...

Although it's a fairly young vehicle, Canada's best-selling crossover returns for 2011 with a significant makeover. In a segment that includes the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Escape, the Journey can't afford to rest on its laurels. Full story...

When most Canadians think about Russian cars, images of an old 1987 Lada struggling to safely drive uphill and downhill immediately come to mind. Even today, the Russian auto landscape looks pretty bleak, especially with the country still emerging from a recession. Yet, VW-owned Skoda has plans to double production over the next five years! Full story...

As 2010 comes to a close, NASCAR.com looked back at the season that was and forward at the season that's looming on the horizon with some Top 5 lists. Here are the top-five most overlooked stories in 2010 according to NASCAR.com. Full story...

The end of the year is the perfect time for retrospection. A number of Nationwide Series drivers were asked about what they'll remember from 2010, and the answers were varied. Full story...

Taking into account news items, blogs and forums, Fernando Alonso was the hottest Spaniard in sport this year. Full story...

The 11th season for GRAND-AM Road Racing yielded several great stories in its Rolex Sports Car Series and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. Influenced by suggestions from fans, officials, teams, drivers and others in the industry, below are the top 10 stories from 2010. Full story...

Next time you're over at a friend's house, throw out the word "Maxima" and see how many people recognize the name of a car. There won't be a lot. Full story...

After gifting us with the most recent edition of its calendar, tire manufacturer Pirelli is back with a marketing concept that's both simple and original and designed with safety in mind. The goal: raise public awareness to the fact that burnouts are hazardous to your health. And no, Pirelli's not talking about depression. Full story...

As 2010 bows out, it's time to look back on the most popular vehicles across Canada. So, without further ado, here are the best-selling models of the year in each of the main segments. Full story...

We get tonnes of questions on a daily basis here at Auto123.com. We answer 99% of them but never make the answers "public". This question from an old friend was so off the wall that I though I'd share it with y'all. Full story...

City officials approve Rome GP plans; Work underway at 2012 US GP site; Sochi priority for 2014 is Olympics, not F1 Full story...

Jaime Alguersuari will ring in the new year at the controls of a DJ desk, according to the Spanish sports newspaper Diario AS. Full story...

Team Kamaz, whose trucks are the favorites for victory at the Dakar, finally made it to Buenos Aires after having been stuck in Moscow airport during 24 hours. Full story...

As we turn the page on 2010, it's time to review the most talked-about headlines and events from the automotive world over the past twelve months. Without a doubt, the theme of the year was ''change.'' We witnessed the transformation of what we've all been used to in recent years and decades as automakers and the industry as a whole announced and carried out significant changes to their products, processes and philosophies. Full story...

As 2010 is drawing to a close, everyone is remembering the events that marked the year. Full story...

Ally Financial Inc., the former General Motors lending unit, moved closer to regaining its independence as the U.S. government converted $5.5 billion of preferred stock into common shares. The Treasury Department is looking to recover its $17. Full story...