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Pontiac’s recent demise left a lot of questions unanswered. What would happen to the mating of GM and Toyota that resulted in the excellent Vibe and Matrix stepbrothers? Would the delectable Solstice survive as a rebranded model, and if not, would we see the end of the even tastier Saturn …

The New GM is now official. Having been in court to determine the ownership of the company for mere weeks, the automotive giant now finds itself divided up between governments, unions, and creditors. Here’s the final breakdown: For the $50 Billion US donated by the US government, the courts have …

There are few things in this world as interesting as Magneto Rheological (MR) fluid. Basically iron ore in an oil suspension, the fancy fluid can change viscosities almost instantaneously when subjected to a magnetic field. First used in automotive applications as a damper fluid, the stuff allowed Chevrolet, Cadillac, and …

The North American debut of the 2010 Panamera – and 145 historic Porsches – headline the world’s most prestigious vintage motorsports event MISSISSAUGA – July 14, 2009 --- At the upcoming 36th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, held at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on August 14-16, the stirrings of over …

- Kia Motors introduces Liquid Petroleum Injection (LPI) hybrid electric vehicle - Acclaimed Idle Stop and Go (ISG) technology enhances environmental efficiency Kia Motors unveiled its first commercialized hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), the Forte Liquid Petroleum Injection (LPI) Hybrid in Seoul today. The Forte LPI Hybrid is the newest addition …

The All New XJ brings a bold and daring new spirit to automotive luxury Jaguar proudly revealed the All New 2010 Jaguar XJ today in London. The iconic XJ offers a seductive mix of striking design and robust performance made possible by Jaguar's aerospace-inspired light weight aluminum body technology. The …

The Volvo XC60 R-Design makes a clear statement about true driving pleasure, a young, energetic attitude and confident success. A sporty chassis and even more direct steering ensure the driving experience matches the sporty appearance. The Volvo XC60 is a car that has already carved out a solid market share …

Highly anticipated four-door Gran Turismo debuts amidst North America’s most prestigious celebration of the automobile Porsche announced it will show its all-new Panamera Gran Turismo to the North American public for the first time during Monterey Peninsula’s Classic Car Week (August 9-16), which includes The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, the …

Smart Canada today announced that moving forward, free scheduled maintenance will now be included on every new smart fortwo model. This latest offer adds an additional advantage to the already long list of benefits that smart owners enjoy, and it covers scheduled maintenance on new smart fortwos for three years …