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Oct
29th

Former champion Jacques Villeneuve admits F1 dream now over

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The 1997 Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve admitted during an interview broadcasted on BBC Radio Five Live that he's got virtually no chances to return to F1 next season. Full story...
Oct
29th

AJAC’s Canadian Car of the Year category winners announced

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Another Test Fest comes and goes. After three days of non-stop, back-to-back testing and occasionally beating 48 new vehicles, we now know who the category winners are and, by default, who the finalists are for the coveted title of the AJAC's Canadian Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year. Full story...
Oct
29th

NASCAR: Lotus F1 driver Jarno Trulli travels to the US

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As fellow drivers seemingly line up for his seat at Lotus Racing Formula 1 team, Italian Jarno Trulli has been spotted in the US. Full story...
Oct
29th

NASCAR: Logistics is the buzzword of David Ragan’s new look

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This weekend, at Talladega, David Ragan's No. 6 NASCAR Sprint Cup Ford will have a brand new look. Full story...
Oct
29th

F1: Briton Sam Bird to drive for Mercedes GP at Young Driver test

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The Mercedes GP Formula 1 team has confirmed Friday that British driver Sam Bird will drive for the team at the Young Driver test days to be held at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on November 16 and 17. Full story...
Oct
29th

IRL: Tony Kanaan parts way with Andretti Autosport

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As revealed a couple of weeks ago, long time Andretti Autosport driver Tony Kanaan has finally parted company with the team to look for another drive for the upcoming IndyCar 2011 season. Full story...
Oct
29th

Former champion Jacques Villeneuve admits F1 dream now over

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The 1997 Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve admitted during an interview broadcasted on BBC Radio Five Live that he's got virtually no chances to return to F1 next season. Full story...
Oct
29th

myChevrolet and OnStar MyLink Apps appears on the App Store

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Beginning today, owners of 2011 Chevrolet models can access their vehicle information and OnStar services right from their smart phones. The myChevrolet and OnStar MyLink applications, available as free downloads, provide drivers with unprecedented connectivity to their vehicles from their Android or Apple iPhone device. Full story...
Oct
29th

Nürburgring Fastest Lap Subaru WRX STI coming to SEMA

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Subaru of America, Inc. has teamed with its motorsports partners, tuners and enthusiasts to showcase the latest available Subaru Genuine Parts and Subaru Performance Tuning Accessories at the 2010 SEMA show. Subaru will also display the "Fastest STI Ever," the record breaking Nurburgring Subaru WRX STI that lapped the Ring in 7:55:00. The SEMA show will run November 2-5 2010 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Full story...
Oct
29th

Audi A7 Sportback hits dealerships in Europe today

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In January 2008, the concept car for the Audi A7 Sportback was the star of the Detroit Auto Show. Starting tomorrow, the series production model will be available at European dealerships. It is intended as a particularly aesthetic alternative to a classic sedan for customers with an affinity for design. With a base price in Germany starting at E51,650, the A7 is affordably priced for customers who currently drive a model in the range of an A6. The A7 Sportback is initially available with a choice of three engines. Full story...
Oct
29th

DTM: Older cars set fastest times in Adria free practice session

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The older, 2008-spec cars set the best lap times during the first free practice session in Adria, penultimate round of the 2010 DTM championship. Full story...
Oct
29th

Ice Tires vs. Snow Tires

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There are different types of winter tires on the Canadian market, and it's important to evaluate your needs in order to select the right tire for your kind of driving. Some buyers drive mostly on highways, others in the city, and yet others in the country. So when choosing winter tires, it's important to know the difference between snow and ice models. Full story...
Oct
28th

Ford CFO Booth: Restoring dividend ‘some way off’

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Ford has to improve its balance sheet more before restoring common dividends that it canceled four years ago, Chief Financial Officer Lewis Booth said. Full story...
Oct
28th

First Drive: 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman

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First Drive: 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman
2011 Mini Cooper Clubman - First Drive - Automobile Magazine
Now that a full four-door Countryman is available in the Mini lineup, the Cooper Clubman becomes the odd man out.

Acknowledging the fact that it's difficult to remain an adolescent forever, Mini expanded its lineup with a longer wheelbase Clubman model for the 2008 model year. A longer wheelbase, a third entry door, and what Mini USA calls rear barn doors are the key features. As with other Minis, six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are available with two 1.6-liter DOHC four-cylinder engines: the standard Cooper Clubman is normally aspirated, the Cooper S is turbocharged and intercooled. For 2011, a mid-cycle refresh applies to the whole family of two- and three-door Minis.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman - First Drive - Automobile Magazine


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Oct
28th

Some late-model, used-vehicle shoppers switch from new cars, survey says

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Internet shopping by buyers of late-model used vehicles increased significantly in 2010, an indication that at least some new-vehicle intenders opted to buy a used vehicle instead of a new one. The J.D. Full story...
Oct
28th

Porsche Cayenne hybrid to carry $68,675 price

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Porsche's 2011 Cayenne S hybrid will go on sale next month, carrying a $68,675 sticker price tag, including transportation. Porsche says the hybrid will accelerate from zero-to-60 miles per hour in 6.1 seconds and has a top speed of 150 mph. Full story...
Oct
28th

Tesla, Toyota in talks on where to build electric RAV4

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Tesla Motors, the maker of electric cars backed by Toyota, said the two companies are considering whether to build battery-powered RAV4 sport-utility models at the U.S. automaker's California plant. Full story...
Oct
28th

SEMA: Ford’s Mustangs will run wild:

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Ford will fill its stable with 11 Mustangs at this year's SEMA show in Las Vegas. Full story...
Oct
28th

GM, Delphi accounted for $237 million payment differently

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In early 2001, then General Motors accounting director Peter Bible was sifting through the annual financial filing of GM's biggest supplier, Delphi, when he spotted something that made his blood boil. Full story...
Oct
28th

Plug In America celebrates five years on electricity:

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WITH VIDEO -- It was supposed to be a five-year anniversary celebration but it came off more as something of a victory party. Full story...
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