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While the American manufacturer recently announced the end of production vehicles on Australian soil, Ford intends to renew all 11 vehicle lines offered there by 2017. Among these new models are the Ford EcoSport, Fiesta ST, Mondeo, Mustang and Transit. The Ford Everest Concept This is a good looking mid-size …

Not long ago we were talking about the possible disappearance of the Toyota Matrix. The eventuality was obvious, given the upcoming release of the 2014 Toyota Corolla. Both cars are assembled in Toyota’s plant in Cambridge, Ontario. However it turned out to be only half-truth because while the Toyota Matrix …

Elon Musk, a co-founder of PayPal and co-founder and current CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Motors has unveiled what he sees at the world’s fith mode of transportation: the Hyperloop. It happened late Monday afternoon but many have been following his work for more than a year now, anxiously awaiting …

When Infiniti unveiled its concept Emerg-e hybrid powertrain in 2012 in Geneva, we saw the Japanese automaker potentially face off with the Porsche 918 Spyder on his own turf. Even the senior management at Infiniti seemed to navigate the wave of speculation, even confirming its intention to develop this concept …

MONTREAL - A high-profile ticketing blitz, a string of deadly accidents, and a dispute over the rules of the road this summer suggests Montreal cycling is experiencing some growing pains. Montreal's 600 kilometres of bike paths and the arrival of the Bixi rent-a-bike system have made the city among the …

Global automotive sales will likely set a new record in 2013 according to a new report by Scotiabank. “We expect continued gains in the second half of the year supported by low short- and long-term interest rates around the world, strengthening global job creation and improving financial market conditions which …

TORONTO - Auto parts maker Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG) beat analyst expectations in the second quarter as its European arm outperformed the region's generally weak market and its North American operations benefited from strong vehicle demand. During the three months ended June 30, its sales rose to $8.96 billion, up …

After his first season as player development coach for the Montreal Canadiens, Patrice Brisebois is taking a break from his busy schedule to pursue his second passion: auto racing. Patrice will be on the track at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières this Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11. "My …

Although Audi decided not to market its stunning R8 e-tron, it is quite different from the A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid drive, which will become a standard model with a relatively limited production run. We’ve leanred that the second vehicle sold by Audi benefiting from this innovative technology will be the …

While the vast majority of global manufacturers putting more and more emphasis on hybrid engines, plug-in hybrid, electric or fuel cells, the Fiat-Chrysler group does not intend to follow this trend. This was confirmed by Bob Lee, head of engine development, in an interview he gave to the magazine Automotive …