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Economic crisis be damned! BMW showed their redesigned 7-Series luxury sedan to attendees of the 41st annual Montreal Auto Show earlier today, giving those on hand a personal look at one of the world's most prestigious vehicle models. Full story...

MINI presented the restyled and updated Mini Convertible to fans at the 41st annual Montreal Auto Show earlier today, showcasing a mildly updated look alongside plenty of new features and convenience. Full story...

Jaguar proudly showed off their sleek 2010 XK lineup at the Montreal Auto Show today, highlighting the updated styling and engine lineup that will move the brand forward. Full story...

Ford fans and budget-minded drivers alike had been eagerly waiting for the Canadian launch of the all-new 2011 Ford Fiesta. Well, it all took place this morning at the Montreal International Auto Show in front of an ecstatic group of journalists. Full story...

Michelin is taking advantage of the international window provided by the Detroit Auto Show to launch its Energy Saver all-season tire technology designed for passenger cars travelling under 16,000 km per year. The tire is part of the Green X range and will likely be marketed during the summer of 2009. Full story...

Toyota's F1 engine boss Luca Marmorini has left the team, it emerged on the day of the launch of the new TF109 racer. Full story...

RE/MAX has announced that it would end its title sponsorship of the ARCA (Automobile Racing Club of America) series following the 2009 season. Full story...

Don't you all feel like you are in your doctor's waiting room looking through all the magazines trying to find something, anything on NASCAR? Full story...

IndyCar team KV Racing Technlogy has recently announced that Brazilian Mario Moraes would be behind the wheel of one of its Dallara-Hondas. Full story...

Italian manufacturers Ferrari and Maserati will be bringing visitors to the 41st annual Montreal Auto Show a taste of their latest and greatest in the coming ten days. Full story...

Excitement abounded in every member of Ford's team at this year's Montreal Auto Show as several exciting models were presented to the press and public. Full story...

Toyota launched its 2009 contender online on Thursday, revealing the goal to finally win a grand prix and scotching rumours this might be the Japanese marque's last season in formula one. Full story...

Like a monarch's limousine, the automobile used by the president of the United States has a special meaning. An aura seems to surround it. Originally a simple mode of transport, the automobile quickly became a ceremonial vehicle. Full story...

Michelin is taking advantage of the international window provided by the Detroit Auto Show to launch its Energy Saver all-season tire technology designed for passenger cars travelling under 16,000 km per year. The tire is part of the Green X range and will likely be marketed during the summer of 2009. Full story...

When you compare the Lexus IS to other sports-luxury compacts, such as the Cadillac CTS, the BMW 3-Series, the Audi A4 and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, you'll notice something peculiar; it has a much lower base price. That wasn't always the case, though. When the second-generation IS was rolled out for the 2006 model year, it has a base price of $36,300, which was more the base models of all the competitors mentioned above, except for the Mercedes. Full story...

When you compare the Lexus IS to other sports-luxury compacts, such as the Cadillac CTS, the BMW 3-Series, the Audi A4 and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, you'll notice something peculiar; it has a much lower base price. That wasn't always the case, though. When the second-generation IS was rolled out for the 2006 model year, it has a base price of $36,300, which was more the base models of all the competitors mentioned above, except for the Mercedes. Full story...

Detroit 2009: Five Most Significant Green Cars

The 2009 Detroit show may be remembered as the event where green cars officially went mainstream, launching a green battle royal. Here's our list of the five most significant green cars present at the show.

The 2009 Detroit show may be remembered as the event where green cars officially went mainstream, launching a green battle royal. Just about every company, including each of the Detroit Three, had environmentally friendly vehicles on display. Here's our list of the five most significant:

Photo Gallery: Detroit 2009: Five Most Significant Green Cars - Fuel Efficient News, Hybrid Cars, and Reviews - Automobile Magazine

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Chrysler LLC, which just got a $4 billion federal bridge loan to keep it afloat, is moving the Jeep account back to BBDO, Detroit, effective immediately. Full story...

Chrysler LLC, which just got a $4 billion federal bridge loan to keep it afloat, is moving the Jeep account back to BBDO, Detroit, effective immediately. Full story...

A group of Republican senators today proposed legislation that would block release of another $350 billion of federal money to rescue the nation's financial institutions. Full story...