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CHICAGO - Since opening in 2009, the Elysian has set the new standard for luxury living in Chicago. Through its newest partnership with BMW of North America's Central Region, guests will now travel in the same level of style. Today, Elysian and BMW announced a partnership that will 'bring joy' to the Elysian guest's experience - on four wheels. Full story...

The Pagani Zonda R set a new record at Nürburgring's Nordschleife (20.83 km) with a time of 6 minutes and 47 seconds, breaking the mark established a few months ago by another extreme supercar riding on a different set of tires than the Pirelli P Zero Slicks (265/645-19TL front, 325/705-20TL rear) of the Zonda R. Full story...

WINNIPEG, Manitoba - A new era in sustainable mobility begins in Manitoba today, as Toyota Canada delivered a Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid (Prius PHV) to its provincial testing partners at a ceremony in Winnipeg. Full story...

The new BMW X3 is the successor to a top seller and will add a new dimension to the pleasure of driving a Sports Activity Vehicle of this class. More significantly than ever, it establishes benchmarks in agility and efficiency, whilst at the same time convincing through noticeably increased driving comfort. The design of the new BMW X3 combines the typical BMW X character with a dynamically stretched silhouette. Thanks to a generous amount of space and a high degree of variability in the interior, it is possible to adapt travel comfort as well as transportation capacities to suit each personal requirement. Four-wheel drive technology BMW xDrive not only optimises traction, but has also been specifically harmonised to ensure enhanced driving dynamics. The new BMW X3 offers state-of-the-art qualities with uncompromising diversity, combining both driving pleasure and efficiency with comfort and functionality, durability and elegance. Full story...

The all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will arrive in Canadian dealerships this October, with a starting MSRP of just $14,995. The Cruze is designed to deliver segment-leading attributes most important to compact car customers including best in class fuel consumption* and safety. With two sophisticated and highly efficient 4-cylinder engines, both paired with 6-speed transmissions, the Cruze offers a fun, responsive and refined driving experience. Cruze also connects with today's tech-savvy buyer and will offer the industry's first-ever mobile applications through OnStar. Full story...

Mark Webber has revealed that he and the Red Bull team have "cleared the air" in the wake of the Silverstone front wing saga. Full story...

Jose Maria Lopez has not given up on formula one. Full story...

Jolyon Palmer left it until the final few minutes to set the fastest lap of the entire day during the official F2 test at Brands Hatch. Full story...

A young Mexican driver is knocking on the door of his formula one debut. Full story...

NASCAR's strict anti-drug abuse policy continues to catch violators. Full story...

For a limited time race fans can get an inside look at Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No 3 Wrangler Chevrolet Nationwide Car that he wheeled to victory on July 2, 2010. Full story...

Organizers of the Le Mirage Concours d'Élégance revealed today in a press release names of a few of the stars that will be on display this coming Sunday, July 18, at the Blainville Equestrian Park, North of Montreal. Among those rare and prestigious automobiles, some have never been shown before in Canada! Full story...

Although most of the North American adult population will drive, few will find themselves behind the wheel of a prestige vehicle. As a young driver whose seat-time was limited to "bread and butter" automobiles, I often wondered what it must be like to drive an expensive automobile, and just what the owners of such vehicles received for their bucketloads of money that I wasn't privy to in my "poor-man's wheels." Full story...

Toyota Motor Corp. said today it will extend warranties on about 235,500 RAV4 vehicles and address steering complaints on as many as 500,000 late model Matrix and Corollas in the United States. Full story...

BMW has enhanced the 2011 X3 with a fresh look and new engine lineup as it tries to fend off increased competition in the luxury SUV segment. Full story...

In today's News Brake: Storms delay the Ford Fiesta, Chevy puts the Corvette back on television, and Fiat has high hopes for its new two-cylinder engine . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...

In today's News Brake: Storms delay the Ford Fiesta, Chevy puts the Corvette back on TV and Fiat has high hopes for its new two-cylinder engine ... But Wait, There's More! Full story...

and#8220;There are no egos in this club,and#8221; said Tom Ochal, owner of a pristine 1993 Taurus SHO. and#8220;The other guys might have a problem with aftermarket wheels or other-make parts, but not us.and#8221; Full story...

Denny Hecker, the former Minnesota auto dealer mogul, faces two new charges in his pending federal criminal fraud case, the Pioneer Press in St. Paul, Minn., reported today. Full story...

Ferrari took the wraps off the 458 Challenge on Wednesday in Maranello, Italy, at the company's annual dealer meeting. Full story...