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A partnership between the Canadian government, the province of Manitoba and the city of Winnipeg will help reduce harmful exhaust emissions in Winnipeg. A WinSmart gas station selling biodiesel fuel has just opened shop. Full story...

These days, not having a hybrid or eco-friendly model in your vehicle line-up is a sin. Nissan wants to become part of the green club and decided to electrify the popular Altima sedan, which rivals the Toyota Camry and Prius, the Chevrolet Malibu and Saturn Aura as well as the brand-new Ford Fusion. Full story...

Reigning IndyCar champion Scott Dixon has announced that he will take part in the Sebring 12 Hours in March and that he will do so with de Ferran Motorsports. Full story...

Italian driver Max Papis will be back in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series this season, having come to an agreement to drive the No. 13 Toyota. Full story...

Porsche's highly-anticipated museum will open to car enthusiasts and Porsche fanatics alike this coming Saturday. The cars, building and staff are all ready for action-- and the entire Porsche team is excitedly anticipating the Museum's first guests. Full story...

This year's auto show circuit is showing more green cars to the general public than ever-- and Mitsubishi is gearing up to give their latest all-electric vehicle a global debut. Full story...

ING, Renault's embattled title sponsor, will review its sponsorship of the French formula one team in the middle of 2009, a spokesman has told the International Herald Tribune. Full story...

According to a study conducted across the North American continent, Canadian auto workers (CAW) are the most productive in North America. The study also shows that unionized workers are more productive than their non-unionized counterparts. Full story...

A partnership between the Canadian government, the province of Manitoba and the city of Winnipeg will help reduce harmful exhaust emissions in Winnipeg. A WinSmart gas station selling biodiesel fuel has just opened shop. Full story...

British driver James Thompson will miss the 2009 WTCC season, after team N Technology announced it was withdrawing from the series. Full story...

This week, Auto123.com features the following road tests: The Altima Hybrid, Nissan's new mid-size « green » sedan. The Chevrolet Traverse, the new, ultimate versatile and affordable SUV. The Subaru Impreza WRX265, the Mitsubishi Lancer Rallyart's new sporty competitor. And don't miss the videos filmed by our journalists at the Montreal International Auto Show, such as the interview with the president of Ford Canada, David Mondragon. Full story...

According to chief executive Bernie Ecclestone, Formula 1 F1's major teams can plug any holes on the grand prix grids by fielding third cars. Full story...

Team BMW Sauber driver Nick Heidfeld believes formula one drivers should be prepared to race for less money, as the sport tightens its belt in reaction to the global financial crisis. Full story...

Canadian driver Bruno Spengler participated in the first test session of 2009 of the Mercedes-Benz DTM team this past weekend in Estoril, Portugal. Full story...

These days, not having a hybrid or eco-friendly model in your vehicle line-up is a sin. Nissan wants to become part of the green club and decided to electrify the popular Altima sedan, which rivals the Toyota Camry and Prius, the Chevrolet Malibu and Saturn Aura as well as the brand-new Ford Fusion. Full story...

Chrysler LLC today asked dealers to order about 78,000 vehicles for February retail sales to support the company's efforts to show U.S. taxpayers that a $4 billion federal loan can help make the struggling automaker viable. Full story...

General Motors leaders told Saturn dealers today that funding has been allocated to build Saturn vehicles through 2012 and in some cases 2013. But they stopped short of saying Saturn would get new products and won't be killed. Full story...

King of roof boxes blends capacity with quality Full story...

New set of postage stamps honours design classic Full story...

David Donohue passed Juan Pablo Montoya with 39 minutes remaining and held on to win the 47th Rolex 24 At Daytona - on the 40th anniversary of his father, Mark Donohue's, victory in the 1969 event. Full story...