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A report in Financial Times Deutschland suggests that Opel/Vauxhall employees in Europe are sharply divided on their bid preferences with a geographical split evident in terms of German and non-German employees. Full story...

Nissan North America says it has dramatically reduced the number of computer servers necessary for its manufacturing operations from 159 to just 28 at its Smyrna and Decherd, Tenn., plants. Full story...

Greyhound, the iconic US bus brand, is crossing the Atlantic to start services in Britain next month. Full story...

General Motors' California dealers have taken 2,400 offers to buy new vehicles through eBay in the first week of a pilot program with the e-commerce auction website. Full story...

The German government is prepared to provide EUR4.5bn (US$6.35bn) in state aid for Opel if General Motors chooses Magna International rather than finance group RHJ to buy Opel, Deputy Economy Minister Jochen Homann said. Full story...

2009 Nissan 370Z Sport

To our minds, though, this retina-searing yellow Nissan 370Z sits at the perfect cross-section of value and performance.

This week we've been blessed with an overabundance of terrific sports coupes, from an Aston Martin V8 Vantage at the very high end to an affordable Hyundai Genesis coupe. To my mind, though, this retina-searing yellow Nissan 370Z sits at the perfect cross-section of value and performance.inline_mediumwraptextright29441613/reviews/editors_notebook/0908_2009_nissan_370z_sport0908_05_z+2009_nissan_370Z_sport+2010_hyundai_genesis_coupe_38_track.jpgTrue

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Andrew Ranger will join three other drivers from Quebec on the grid of the NASCAR Nationwide race to be held on Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal at the end of August. Full story...

The 2010 Honda Accord lineup receives new features on certain models with an expanded application of Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® to vehicles equipped with leather seating surfaces (previously exclusive to navigation-equipped models) and new rear seat ventilation ducts on Accord Sedan EX and EX-L models for more-direct rear passenger airflow. Subtle modifications include graphically optimized climate control buttons and the addition of a trunk roof lining on Accord EX models. Full story...

According to some well-informed sources, the Andretti Green Racing team, one of the most successful outfit in the IndyCar history, could be a thing of the past as its owners are rumoured to be on the verge of splitting before next season. Full story...

Race drivers Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld told the media at Valencia on Thursday that they were not informed of BMW's decision to withdraw from formula one at the end of the season by the team's management. Full story...

MINI fanatics from across Canada are invited to celebrate the 50th birthday of the beloved icon on August 26 at Polson Pier in Toronto. This event will feature the largest gathering of MINIs in Canadian History. With crazy MINIs, games, prizes, and a movie; the event is sure to be the highlight of the summer for MINI lovers. Full story...

EnduroCross (EX) will make its Montreal debut at the 32nd running of the Montreal Supermotocross on October 3 at the Montreal Olympic Stadium. Full story...

Former World Rally champion Petter Solberg had a test on Wednesday aboard a Citroën C4 WRC in South of France. Solberg may drive a C4 in the last rounds of the season of the World Championship. Full story...

Ford Fiesta Movement July missions had agents showing off their individual style by inking a tattoo, having a Fiesta-inspired makeover and getting a custom-made car wrap for their Fiesta Full story...

ARLINGTON, VA -- The Smart Fortwo has the strongest roof and the Chevrolet Aveo has the weakest among 2009 micro and minicars recently tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Full story...

A classic Chevrolet Camaro will create a buzz wherever it goes, but when it's the iconic 'Bumblebee' from the Transformers movie it stirs up even more of an emotion. Full story...

TORONTO, - A revolutionary new tire from Yokohama manufactured with natural rubber and orange oil, and targeted at the rapidly growing hybrid car market, establishes a new standard for environmental responsibility while contributing to improved fuel economy and safety, Yokohama Tire (Canada) Inc. has announced. Full story...

NASCAR star Kyle Busch (Tundra No 51) finally got back to victory lane in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series by winning the O'Reilly 200 Wednesday evening at the incredible Bristol Motor Speedway. Full story...

Although this wasn't the first time NASCAR champions were honoured by the President of the United States, it might be the most important due to the critical condition of the US auto industry. Full story...

The German motorsport authority, the DMSB has sealed four DTM cars, which will be analysed and used as the references for the championship's development freeze. Full story...