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Toyota on Thursday announced a better than expected fiscal third quarter operating profit on improved revenues but an expected $2bn hit for recall costs is expected to keep it in the red for the full year. Full story...

Union leaders at Fiat are claiming walkout rates of up to 80% in some factories following yesterday's (3 February) series of strikes at several of the automaker's Italian plants. Full story...

Diesel engine specialist Cummins has announced a multi-year extension of its engine supply agreement with Chrysler Group under which it supplies 6.7-litre turbodiesel engines for the Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickups and chassis cabs. Full story...

Popular with shoppers after a reliable, sporty and capable truck, the Nissan Frontier enters 2010 with updated standard equipment, two engines, two cab styles and a variety of drivetrain configurations and options for any shopper. Full story...

Toyota Canada is aware of a small number of isolated reports of inconsistent brake feel in certain 2010 model year Prius vehicles and we are investigating those reports. Full story...

Visually different from most of its contemporaries, and totally different from every other Volvo car. The Volvo PV36, perhaps better known as the Carioca, is an exciting chapter in the Volvo history. It is also quite famous in automotive history if you consider how few examples were actually built and by such a small manufacturer like Volvo Car Corporation. Full story...

Perhaps you are a hardcore fan of the Dodge Challenger, in love with your Jeep® Liberty, think your Chrysler 300C is red-carpet worthy, one of those people who would not be caught driving anything other than your award-winning Ram truck or can't wait to buy more Mopar® accessories for your Dodge Challenger. Full story...

Although stoplights are one of the most common and effective traffic-control tools available, they can also be a cause of accidents, especially when they go out. Cities across the nation have tried to increase energy efficiency and safety by switching from incandescent stoplights to long-lasting LED traffic lights only to discover that these new lights present a new set of problems. Full story...

DETROIT- The Chevrolet Tahoe Police 2WD vehicle was found to have the lowest lifecycle cost in the law enforcement market by Vincentric, a company specializing in the area of automobile lifecycle analysis. Vincentric recently released their 2010 law enforcement vehicle market analysis that measured 20 mileage/lifecycle timeframes and the Tahoe Police 2WD enjoyed the lowest lifecycle cost in the majority of scenarios. Full story...

HERNDON, Va.,-- Green Police, the Audi Super Bowl ad, provides an uncommon avenue for green advocates, anteaters, Styrofoam, the legendary rock band Cheap Trick and the 2010 Green Car of the Year to find their inner connectivity. Full story...

MONTREAL. Back from Scottsdale, Arizona, for the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction (January 17-24, 2010), HTT Technologies today confirmed it will attend the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, from February 12 to 21 (www.autoshow.ca). Full story...

Auto123.com finally managed to get a hold of 1997 Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve to get an update on the wild rumours that circulate around his potential return to Formula 1. Full story...

The Super Bowl is a monster. Every year, the National Football League championship is watched by over 100,000 million viewers, making it an ideal venue for marketers and top manufacturers... who can afford a 30-second spot during the game to promote their new products. Full story...

Audi announced its driver line-up for the most important sports car race of the year, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Capello-Kristensen-McNish, Bernhard-Dumas-Rockenfeller and Fassler-Lotterer-Treluyer will drive the three TDI Audi R15s next June. Full story...

I've had a few weeks to digest my latest trip to Cobo Hall for the Detroit Auto Show. As I reminisce, I can't help but remember the good moments and highlights. In short, the Honda CR-Z and Ford Focus really made my day. And that, in itself, means a whole heck of a lot. Full story...

The Obama Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on February 3 final revisions to the National Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS) for 2010 and beyond. The announcement affirms the important role biofuels play in creating new jobs, growing the economy, diversifying energy needs and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Full story...

The seedlings for the first 100 hectares (250 acres) have been planted. Daimler AG has started a new project for the cultivation of the biodiesel raw material jatropha in the south of India. Full story...

Long time McLaren race engineer Mark Slade has resurfaced at the Renault team for 2010. Full story...

The Mercedes GP Petronas Formula 1 team confirmed Thursday that veteran Nick Heidfeld will join the team as Reserve Race Driver and Test Driver for the 2010 Formula One season. Full story...

New Ford Twitter technology is out of sync with national movement to discourage distracted driving and legislation banning use of cell phones, texting, ect. by drivers to curb accidents/injuries. Full story...