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Audi will target families looking for a sportier car with the new A7 Sportback as the automaker aims to leapfrog BMW and Daimler in luxury car sales. Full story...

When former Opel CEO Hans Demant jumped to archrival Volkswagen last month, it hit some at General Motors' German subsidiary like a punch in the gut. "It surprised everyone," said a source at Opel's Ruesselsheim headquarters. Full story...

General Motors Co.'s OnStar in-car communications unit may offer some free services next year to rival Ford Motor Co.'s Sync music and information system, two people familiar with the plans said. Full story...

Of all the recent Mercedes-Benz styling exercises in the sedan segment, I definitely like the S-Class the most. The current generation arrived in 2007, and for 2010 it's undergone some minor nose and tail revision that include the addition of LCD lighting and the integration of tail pipes into the rear fascia. Full story...

Toronto - SCION Canada today announced manufacturer's suggested retail pricing (MSRP) for its line up of performance-oriented, style-conscious automobiles - and with prices starting below comparable competitive models, the autos designed to move you are also priced to move. Full story...

The FIA has announced on Wednesday that additional bonus points will be awarded to the three fastest drivers of a televised, special stage held at each event, starting next season. Full story...

Spanish car manufacturer Seat could officially be back in the World Touring Car Championship next season. BMW has yet confirmed their involvement in the series. Full story...

The World Motor Sport Council of the FIA has released Wednesday in Paris the provisional race calendar for the 2011 Formula 1 season. Full story...

At 51-years of age most star athletes are comfortably resting on their laurels. Mark Martin isn't one of them. Full story...

As the 'team orders hearing' broke in Paris on Wednesday evening, it emerged that Ferrari has escaped further penalty. Full story...

Point standings' leader Will Power will have to up his game if he wants to maintain his lead atop the IZOD IndyCar Series championship in view of his main rival Dario Franchitti's oval experience. Full story...

Team Red Bull has confirmed that DTM star, Mattias Ekström, will race the No. 83 Toyota at Richmond this weekend taking over the seat formerly occupied by Reed Sorenson. Full story...

There is no shortage of world firsts for Chevrolet at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show, and joining the Orlando MPV and Cruze hatchback show car will be the all-new Chevrolet Aveo 5-door. Full story...

The likelihood of imminent 'number 1' status for Mark Webber has taken a backwards step. Full story...

One of the classic one-mile ovals, The Milwaukee Mile, will be back on the IndyCar Series calendar next year and an official announcement is expected this coming Friday. Full story...

The FIA has finally decided to not allow a 13th team on the Formula 1 grid next year. Full story...

Monza is by far the quickest track of the year. It's known as the 'Temple of Speed'. Full story...

Ferrari is not happy with F1's reported plans for a four-cylinder, 1.6 litre turbocharged engine formula for the 2013 season and beyond. Full story...

The Barrie Speedway is easily the tightest oval to be featured in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series schedule and trouble can come from almost anywhere as the .333-mile tri-oval welcomes back teams and drivers. Full story...

ARLINGTON, VA -- Boosters are better than they used to be at fitting lap and shoulder belts on 4 to 8-year-old kids to restrain them in a crash. So parents don't have to search as hard for a good fit for their child and vehicle. Most belt-positioning boosters, though, don't offer consistently good fit in all vehicles. This is the bottom line in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's third round of booster evaluations. Full story...