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With news that Porsche will soon be a branch of the Volkswagen Auto Group, the automotive world is abuzz with rumours and speculation as to how the iconic sports car manufacturer will integrate itself within the vast VW empire. With most speculation hovering around the manner in which VW, Audi, …

A recent altercation between Indian labourers and management in an auto parts plants has left Ford’s crossover plant idle. After persistent troubles and issues involving fired labourers and a striking work force, it came to blows as the striking workforce marched towards a group of men acting “at the behest” …

Know what Edward Cullen drives? Volvo is putting a challenge out to all Twilight fans by launching a new global online promotion in conjunction with the release of The Twilight Saga: New Moon film. Visit http://www.whatdrivesedward.com/ and enter to compete in the game and get the opportunity to win a …

Porschephiles have had a lot of reasons to brag. Having once produced the benchmark of the sports car marketplace, Porsche’s successes have become fewer and farther between in recent memory, finally culminating in their beloved 911 being manhandled by Nissan’s Playstation-inspired GTR. And soon serious Porsche fans will no longer …

Turkish artist Esref Armagan is renowned throughout the world for his unique feel for perspective and shape. He was the very first non-employee to be invited to Volvo Cars in Sweden to see and paint the still-secret new Volvo S60. Although the car will not be launched until 2010, Volvo …

It’s been a while since we’ve received a press release from Porsche that included the words “Nurburgring” and “lap time.” After suffering a crushing defeat at the hands of the apparently physics-defying Nissan GTR (how else can you explain it?!), the company’s 911 Turbo sports car finally had to concede …

Kia Motors Corporation has unveiled the first official picture and export market name of the production version of its KND-5 concept car – an all-new sedan designed to satisfy drivers’ desire for refinement, safety and emotional satisfaction by creating ‘ideal’ driving conditions. The stylish luxury sedan, which is to be …

In their infinite wisdom (cue sarcasm), General Motors decided to kill of Pontiac, and dump the newfound capital into Buick; a dying brand best known for their land barges and nearly dead clientele. Having found a huge market in China, the once-great brand needs some serious reinvention in North America.

If you’re one of the uber-intelligent few that frequent TheCarGuideWeb.com, you’ve probably happened across a recent review of the Ford Fusion Hybrid that makes some very bold claims about the car’s excellence. Undoubtedly, there are those that doubt the validity of those claims. Those people are wrong, and it would …

New Gran Turismo on display in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal until October 20 Just days before the official on-sale date of October 17, Porsche is displaying its new, four-door Panamera at Holt Renfrew stores in Vancouver, Toronto (Bloor Street) and Montreal. The Panamera was unveiled at a private event in …