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If you’ve spent any time covering the international automotive markets, you’ve probably noticed a plethora of articles outlining the fantastically retro Fiat 500’s release in Europe. Styled after Italy’s answer to the classic Mini, the 500 has again entered the vastly popular European small car market as a more upscale …

• All-new SRX Crossover starts at $34,155 • CTS Sport Wagon strengthens CTS model lineup Cadillac’s model lineup expands with two dramatically-designed new luxury vehicles that also bring new dimensions of versatility and efficiency to the marketplace. Cadillac announced today that the 2010 SRX Crossover, scheduled to begin production this …

A General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) bankruptcy filing seemed inevitable after a rebellion by its bondholders forced it to withdraw on Wednesday a plan to swap bond debt for company stock. GM has until Monday to complete a government-ordered restructuring that includes debt reduction, labour cost cuts and plant closures.

After making serious headlines with their attempts to acquire Volkswagen, it seems that the wheels have come off at Porsche. Apparently they’ve gone from selling more product than ever before and earning more money on each vehicle sold than any other manufacturer to asking for bailout funds from the German …

BMW’s latest designs have been, for the most part, unanimously well received. Although the first of the Bangle era, the 7-series, faced some teething issues with its flame surfaced styling language, the similar treatment of the 5, 3, X3, X5, Z and newest 1 series have all been considered well …

It appears to be all the rage these days to have your automaker’s biggest secrets divulged through inadvertent patent releases. With a surge of manufacturers suffering early releases at the hands of international patent offices, it still comes as something of a surprise to hear that not even the might …

Canadians who require the power and performance of a full-size SUV to carry people and haul gear can now enjoy more power and fuel-efficiency with the new 4.6L engine of the 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The Sequoia SR5 4.6L, features a 4.6L i-FORCE V8 and six-speed automatic with TOW/HAUL mode. This …

Canadians choose Toyota as both Most Trusted Passenger Car Manufacturer and SUV Manufacturer Trust. It's something Toyota Canada works very hard to earn from its customers. That's why Toyota is proud to be voted Canada's Most Trusted Brand in two categories - Passenger Car Manufacturer and SUV Manufacturer - in …

General Motors Canada has confirmed it is informing 42 per cent of its dealerships today that their sales-and-service relationships with the automaker will end. GM says that as part of its "more aggressive operating plan,'' under pressure from the federal and Ontario governments, it will advise Canadian dealers of the …

There isn’t much with Carroll Shelby’s name on it that DOESN’T attract attention. From his legendary Cobra to the lesser-know Shelby-tuned Toyota 2000GT, Shelby’s products have always fetched prices that keep the average human being from ever being able to own one, but there’s one particular Shelby that’s significantly less …