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Audi's flagship has been re-launched for 2011, and it's a magnificent tour de force of performance, luxury, refinement and cutting-edge technology. Full story...

Every year or so, Auto123.com as well as a handful of journalists get invited by Transport Canada to participate and comment on their eTV program, previously known as the Advanced Technology Vehicle Program. Over the years, we've tested some very interesting cars; some of which have made it to our market and others that never came. For your reading pleasure, we've put together a short list of some of our favourites. Full story...

Good news for Volvo fans! The Swedish automaker known for its world-class safety technology will hire 200 workers in Sweden through March to meet an expected rise in demand. Full story...

Ferrari's 2011 chassis has passed a sequence of crucial crash tests, according to Italian media reports. Full story...

Eight-time Dakar winner truck team Kamaz may miss the event due to airport chaos in Europe. Full story...

It will be some time before Team Lotus has its own wind tunnel up and running, technical boss Mike Gascoyne has admitted. Full story...

Mirror, a British online tabloid, has published the results of a study on actual vs. advertized fuel efficiency. According to the site, green cars are 25% less fuel efficient than what the automakers promise, which is rather surprising. Full story...

This is no secret: China is the auto industry's equivalent of the Eldorado. Every major car maker - from Volkswagen to BMW, GM and Ford - knows that financial success goes through this exploding market. They've invested massively to make sure they get their share of the cake. But what exactly does the future hold for the automobile in China? Full story...

OTTAWA, Ontario -- According to Stephen Beatty, Managing Director, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), if you have to deal with the pain and suffering of a major challenge, you might as well learn something from it. In other words, don't let a good crisis go to waste. Full story...

Despite eight-straight NASCAR Sprint Cup manufacturers titles, Chevrolet has to justify its' racing program more than ever. Full story...

Sergio Perez's last chance at F1; Fernando Alonso not scared by Sebastian Vettel rumours; Force India drivers' faith least than certain Full story...

Petter Solberg is not sure to secure a WRC seat for 2011, and is looking for other possibilites, including the World Touring Car Championship. Full story...

Mazda still hasn't released the official pricing on its 2011 MAZDASPEED3, but its MSRP will likely be reduced so it can hold its own against the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart. Full story...

The well-known rapper and host of MTV's Pimp My Ride is a hair's breadth away from filing for bankruptcy - for the third time since 2009. According to The Detroit News, Alvin Joiner owes $959,523 in unpaid federal taxes. Full story...

After a 25 percent jump in revenue in 2010, Ford Motor Co. expects to increase its Quick Lane store count and revenue by double-digit percentages next year. Full story...

Volvo Cars plans to hire 200 workers in Sweden through March to meet an expected rise in demand, a spokesman said. Volvo, acquired from Ford Motor Co. in August by China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Full story...

Volvo plans to hire 200 workers in Sweden through March to meet an expected rise in demand, a spokesman said. Volvo, acquired from Ford Motor Co. in August by China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Full story...

Not everyone is ready to trade in a gas-guzzler for a Nissan Leaf or Toyota Prius in order to save the environment. And that's fine with Ryan Ferrero, CEO and founder of Green Garage. He's more interested in sustainability. Ferrero's Boulder, Colo. Full story...

The Ford F-150 pickup has ended the Honda Accord's four-year run as the most searched-for used vehicle on carmax.com, CarMax Inc. announced today. Based on figures for the first 11 months of the year, Ford will move up from the No. Full story...

Tickets to the AutoWeek Design Form are almost sold out, Paris looks to put limits on SUVs and we take a look at the restyled Mercedes-Benz CL coupe. Full story...