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There’s something that’s divinely right about a fast, European wagon. Maybe it’s the ludicrous nature of something as staid as a station wagon scorching its rear hides with hundreds of horsepower, or maybe it’s just how such vehicles fly in the face of practicality-preaching minivan-driving soccer moms, but regardless of …

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) inaugurated its own proving ground today at the TME Technical Centre, in Zaventem, Belgium. The state-of-the-art Zaventem Proving Ground, aimed at enhancing the role of Toyota’s European vehicle research and development, took two and a half years to complete. The latest expansion represents an investment of …

When it comes to sales, it’s hard to fault the Toyota Camry. One of the most pervasive family sedans to have ever been created, it’s a perennial favourite among North American families; much beloved for it’s reliability, safety, and practicality. But for the first time in recent memory, the #1 …

The current crop of GMT-900 platform trucks and SUVs made a big splash a few years ago when they debuted. With more power, more space, and a new look, they’ve garnered much acclaim and not much criticism… which is precisely why GM is hoping to replace them soon. After all, …

Automaker Provides the First Look at Upcoming Seven-Passenger Luxury Crossover and Launches “Power of 7” Campaign Infiniti released an image of the Infiniti JX Concept today, giving the first official glimpse at a new luxury crossover that will join the Infiniti line next spring. Reinforcing the vehicle’s seven-passenger seating, the …

Georgia and Iowa among early customers of new police patrol vehicle Forsyth County, Ga. Sheriff Ted Paxton saw the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) at several events last year and was impressed enough to be among early law enforcement customers. The PPVs began patrol in Cumming, Ga. in …

- Preparing electric vehicles for the compact commercial market, aiming to become the leader in zero emissions - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will begin global proving tests starting July 2011 of an electric vehicle (EV) based on the compact commercial vehicle NV200. For the first phase, the Japan Post Service …

- Brad Lovell and Nissan Frontier place second in Pikes Peak Open Class - Under beautiful blue skies at the 89th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb yesterday, veteran Nissan off-road truck racing champion Chad Hord and the 100 percent electric Nissan LEAF made history as the first …

Back in Hollywood. BMW is pleased to announce their participation in the upcoming Paramount Pictures release “Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol” as the film’s main automotive partner. High performance with fewer emissions is the name of the game: One of the BMW vehicles provided for Tom Cruise´s next film is …

There is no brand that is as synonymous with a colour as Ferrari is with that oh-so-identifiable, so flamboyant, so perfectly Italian shade of red. In fact, the two went together so absolutely that during the 90’s, Ferrari buyers were opting for the lustrous rosso finishes atop their Ferraris 85% …