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Canadians will finally have a Canadian Enduro Championship (CEC) in 2009 and beyond. A four-event, 8-race series organized by World Enduro Canada (WEC) has been created and will visit Canada next year.

Honda Canada has signed a multi-year agreement for title sponsorship rights to Toronto's IndyCar race. The Toronto event is scheduled for July 12 as part of next year's 18-race IndyCar Series schedule.

Michael Andretti is the new owner of the Toronto race.

The highly popular Champ Car event has been running a $2-million deficit.

The 2008 "Ride Green and Drive Clean" event, sponsored by the University of Waterloo Alternate Fuels Team (UWAFT), will be held Wednesday, April 30, at the Direct Energy Centre, in Toronto. Visitors will get a closer look at Canada's first zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Members of the medias are invited to step behind the wheel and drive this innovative vehicle on a 340-meter interior track. Representatives of the UWAFT development staff will be on hand to present their project and the technology being used. In addition, three marquee guests will give lectures: Gary Lunn, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, David Miller, Mayor of Toronto, and Adel S. Sedra, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo.

Toronto, Ontario - American Barry Engle had been working for just a few days with his new colleagues at Ford of Canada's headquarters in Oakville, Ontario, when we met him at a press conference during the 2008 Canadian International AutoShow, in Toronto. On February 1, 2008, he was appointed President and CEO of Ford Motor Company of Canada.

Toronto, Ontario - The largest Ferrari Maserati dealership in North America will soon be built in Vaughn, a few kilometers north of Toronto. Construction work for the new facilities, which started at the end of last year, will give birth to the first Ferrari Maserati dealership to meet the new architecture standards of the Fiat division in North America.

Chip Foose, host of the American TV show Overhaulin' and one of the hottest car tuners on the scene, presented an all-new interpretation of Ford's upcoming urban crossover, the 2009 Flex. The unveiling took place at the 2008 Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS), in Toronto. According to the automaker, the "Foose-tuned Ford Flex is the very definition of contemporary suburban luxury". In street-tuner talk, this means oversized Foose Design 22-inch wheels and Eibach springs customized for a lower appearance. The Foose Flex exterior features a custom-mixed, tow-tone blue and cream pearl paint job. Inside, this color scheme continues with three-tone blue, gray and tan premium leather.

I was 13 yrs old when I drove my first ever Lamborghini and I can still remember it. The vehicle belonged to a friend's dad, a farmer down the road. He had only just purchased it, brand spanking new, and his son and I ran it across a field chasing a handful of wandering sheep. By now, you're probably thinking that I've gone completely insane, lost the plot, or that I'm telling you a bunch of pork pies (Lies).

Starting today, the doors are open to the general public at the 2008 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, one of the largest auto events in North America. Over 1,000 new cars and trucks are on display at the North & South Metro Toronto Convention Centre as well as the Rogers Centre. The show encompasses over 850,000 square feet.

Japanese automaker Mazda says that more of their customers spend weekends zipping around racetracks in their vehicles than any other automaker. As a teaser for these zoom-zoomin folks, Mazda's Furai concept took the stand earlier today at the Toronto Auto Show. Geared towards drivers who race their cars competitively, the Furai is designed after an ALMS race car- but with an eye for environmentally friendly operation. It runs on ethanol fuel produced by British Petroleum (BP) and rides Mazda's Courage C65 chassis which was introduced just two seasons ago.

The Lancer Ralliart is clearly a Subaru Impreza WRX fighter and has the goods to go head-to-head. Under the hood, the Ralliart gets a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that produces 235 horsepower, and which is mated to the new twin-clutch transmission that's available in the Lancer Evolution. The Ralliart also gets all-wheel drive, more aggressive styling than the GTS, and a host of comfort and convenience items such as keyless entry and start, Bluetooth cell phone connectivity, Recaro seats, xenon headlights, a 650-watt sound system and a sunroof.

Initially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show last summer, the 430 Scuderia is an addition to the current line-up and is aimed at Ferrari's most performance-oriented enthusiasts. The Scuderia benefits from a 220-lb (100-kg) weight reduction compared to the F430 coupe. It also gets a 20-hp increase, as its version of the 4.3-liter V8 produces 510 hp and 346 lb-ft of torque. The new F1 Superfast sequential transmission changes gears in as little as 60 milliseconds. The 430 Scuderia is above all a track car.

Kia's upcoming large SUV is called the Borrego and it's one of the most talked-about vehicles to come out of Korea at the Toronto Auto Show. The new model was presented to the media at the show earlier today. The 7-passenger ute is set to take a place above the Sorrento in the growing automakers lineup. Auto show enthusiasts will recognize styling cues from the Mesa concept that was released a few years back in Detroit.

A new bio-ethanol powered concept from Scandinavian automaker Volvo just took the stage at the Toronto Auto Show. In contrast to hybrids and diesel technology seen elsewhere, Volvo has taken a less disruptive approach to alternative fuel with its XC60- which runs on Bio Ethanol.

The company's new supercar will be on sale this summer, and promises a level of performance that rivals beasts such as the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Porsche 911 Turbo. The 2009 GT-R will be powered by a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 that develops 480 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. The transmission is a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox with wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

It's no Hippie van- but Volkswagen's latest attempt to penetrate more deeply into the American market was just unveiled at the Toronto Auto Show. The big new Vee-Dub is called the Routan. It's a minivan built as a joint effort with Chrysler LLC at the American manufacturer's plant in Windsor, Ontario.

Chevrolet is about to add a requisite vehicle to their lineup for 2009- the mid-sized SUV. The hotly competitive segment is growing ferociously, and the American automaker has created its own entry called the Traverse. GM says that's it's an expressively styled and well-equipped machine that packs large SUV space and capability into a smaller package.

Two hot new German models just took the stage at the Toronto Auto Show. At Audi, a redesign of the popular A4 sedan has been completed- and endows the company's best-selling model with a striking new look. By revamping the way the powertrain is mounted within the body, engineers were able to move the engine further back and wheels farther forward for more nimble handling.

If a seven-passenger minivan doesn't sell, replace it with a seven-passenger crossover. The Flex goes on sale this summer and shares the 3.5-liter V6 that's found in the Edge, which develops 265 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive is optional. The Flex can be ordered with a choice of two roof colors, white or silver, which can be mixed with the available selection of 10 exterior colors.

Hyundai's taking aim at the Pontiac G8, Chrysler 300 and other large, rear-drive sedans with their new Genesis sedan, which was rolled out to Canadian media today at the Toronto Auto Show amidst plenty of curiosity and speculation. The Korean automakers first attempt at a V8, rear-drive sedan goes on sale later this year- with up to 368 horsepower available alongside some of the most cutting-edge new safety features and technologies on the road today. Genesis is aimed at European and Japanese competition like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, but carries a more American-car like price tag.

The SLR McLaren has always been fast, expensive and exclusive. Now, a topless version of the SLR raises the bar even higher. The Roadster shares the same powertrain as the coupe, a hand-built 5.4-liter supercharged V8 that generates 617 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 5-speed automatic with manual mode.

The production version of the Challenger is currently on display at the Toronto Auto Show. The SRT8 model will be the first on sale, powered by a 6.1-liter V8 that develops 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Unlike the SRT Charger, 300 and Grand Cherokee that share the same engine, the Challenger will get a 6-speed manual transmission. Chrysler claims 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) times in the low 5-second range as well as a quarter-mile time of under 14 seconds.

According to Subaru, the third-generation Forester is more comfortable, more refined, and more dynamic, while receiving a more SUV-like shape. On sale this spring, the new model features a longer wheelbase, which improves rear-seat legroom. The rear suspension is all-new, and the body of the Forester is stiffer. Subaru claims a reduction in noise, vibration and harshness.

Toyota really pulled the wool over the eyes of us journalists this year. Their upcoming 'crossover sedan', called the Venza, made scarcely a peep on anyone's radar until mere days before its release last month at the NAIAS in Detroit. This new machine was one biggest surprises of the year- and it's going to be a great new model for the Japanese automaker.

The Audi R8 and the Chevrolet Silverado win AJAC's 2008 Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards.

BMW Group has announced that three new models will be premiered at the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) next month. Following the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, BMW will unveil the X6 Concept Active Hybrid, BMW 1-Series Cabriolet and M3 Sedan to the Canadian market.

It appears as though the tires made by Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co., have an insufficient or missing gum strip. This is an important safety feature that helps prevent tire separation.

For the second year running, Parenting has issued their Intellichoice awards. This recognition is instilled upon companies that offer either services or products to families that shine by their quality, accessibility, environmental respect and healthy lifestyle as well as innovation.

You always know that spring has finally come when the auctioneers from RM Classic Cars roll into town. After all, where else are you going to find hundreds of classic vehicles for sale under one roof, and just in time for summer? Nowhere, at least not without crossing the border and, even then, it's probably going to be at one of the company's other auctions!