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The Xprima Corporation and Auto123.com are proud to announce that they are taking up the Movember international challenge destined to raise the awareness and collect funds for prostate cancer. Full story...

TORRANCE, Calif. - The Toyota USA Automobile Museum marked its "Grand Re-Opening" here this week, with more than 100 models on display at its new, expanded facility. Full story...

A total of 41 candidates are eligible for Car of the Year 2011 award. A number that grows bigger when body versions and derivatives are considered. All of the contenders are new vehicles available now or soon in five or more European markets, and each has the prospect of at least 5,000 yearly sales. Full story...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Twelve modified 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupes are featured prominently in the Honda booth at the 2010 SEMA Show, which opens today. As the first available sport hybrid, the CR-Z demonstrates new opportunities for vehicle personalization among the import tuner community. Full story...

This is a sad moment in American Automotive history. We will therefore refrain from making comments about cheap plastics and the Aztek... as of now. Full story...

According to a certain German media, the Volkswagen group VAG is not going to enter Formula 1. Full story...

The very recent Formula 2 championship, which has just concluded its second season of existence, will no longer support race of the FIA WTCC next season, and its future looks bleak. Full story...

New information casts doubt upon whether organisers of the 2012 United States grand prix can prepare the Austin site in time for its inaugural race date. Full story...

Every two weeks, 24 of the best drivers in the world battled it out behind the wheel of the most sophisticated race cars in the world, the 800-bhp, lighweight Formula 1 machines. Ever wondered what was the most popular everyday car among these gentlemen? Full story...

As Saab is slowly re-entering the Canadian Market, it has announced the first 12 dealers that will open for business in the country. The vehicle line-up will initially include the 9-3 in sedan, SportCombi and convertible configurations, the 9-3X wagon as well as the brand-new 9-5. A 9-4X crossover will also appear next year. Full story...

Winter is inevitably around the corner. If you haven't bought your winter rubbers, your probably planning on doing it very soon. We all know what a big expense this is, however we've got some bad news... It's only going to get more expensive. Full story...

Aston Martin and horological partner, Jaeger-LeCoultre are pleased to announce the launch of the AMVOX2 DB9 Transponder timepiece which affords the owner of a DB9 the luxury of opening their sports car by simply pressing on the sapphire crystal of their watch. Full story...

Mooresville, NC- Less than a month after their historic $2.5 million win at the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE competition, North Carolina-based Li-ion Motors is making history again with the unveiling of the INIZIO: the world's first all American-made, fully-electric, emission-free "super car". Engineered with Li-ion Motors' patent-pending lithium-ion battery technology and management system, the INIZIO is a full-sized super car that has a range of up to 250 miles (321km) to satisfy every day driving needs, and a top-speed of 170 mph (272 km/hour) to thrill the avid sports car enthusiast. Full story...

The Williams Formula 1 team confirmed on Tuesday that it has agreed to supply Hispania Racing F1 Team with its proprietary gearbox technology. Full story...

Fernando Alonso's engine situation is not as dire as it appears on paper, according to a German publication. Full story...

Michael Schumacher has accepted a German 'Man of the Year' award in Berlin. Full story...

Heikki Kovalainen has denied media reports claiming his former manager Flavio Briatore twice prevented his formula one race debut. Full story...

Sebastian Vettel needs to accept the reality of a number 2 role for the good of Red Bull's 2010 title chances. Full story...

The normally conservative E-Class just shed much of its conventionality with the introduction of the 2010 Coupe and Cabriolet variants. This week's tester is the E 350 Coupe. Full story...

Kia Motors America has teamed with fashion and lifestyle magazine Antenna to showcase two highly customized 2011 Kia Sportage compact CUVs created by Antenna for "The Duel", which are outfitted with gadgets, technologies and materials to appeal to active and fashion-forward males. The concept vehicles, nicknamed "Work" and "Play", will be unveiled tomorrow at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. Full story...