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Photo Credit: Nissan North America While auto makers can talk about giving birth to a form, he human form is the ultimate creation. Despite what the automobile means to many, we all owe the existence of the ultimate creation in this world to two people. On May 8th 2016, we pay tribute to the ones who brought life to automotive innovators and admirers. For mothers in the United States, one auto maker has prepared a very amusing gift. The Nissan Mother's Day Chocolate Contest showcases the versatility of moms through their vehicles and is powered by a medium corresponding with the sweetness associated with that special person. The specially-created gift boxes feature a total of 15 vehicle-shaped chocolates depicting some of the products Nissan gives birth to in a manner of speaking. Three of Nissan's top vehicles each represent five types of candy with chocolate type and automobile combining to serve a theme. Milk chocolate is used to cast the impression of the Nissan Ro...

Photo Credit: Chris Nagy Hyundai appeals to the Canadian public to help find a special engineering exhibit that was stolen last week in Toronto. Part of the recently-concluded 2016 Canadian International AutoShow in the city, the Korean auto company's presentation consisted of an unfinished 2017 Elantra shown only in form of its SuperStructure. A display of the brand's commitment to more than doubling the amount of advanced high-strength steel (consuming up to 53 percent of its total composition) used in the new compact car's chassis, the SuperStructure of the 2017 Hyundai Elantra is said to perform with greater rigidity as well as provide a quieter, more comfortable ride quality. Captured on a surveillance camera, the theft of the Hyundai SuperStructure was carried out during the early morning hours at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre by three perpetrators. Fears are that the SuperStructure has been stolen by Hyundai competition in the goal to reverse engineer...