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Japanese driver Kazuki Nakajima set the quickest time of the day - and the week - at the Jerez circuit in southern Spain. His Williams-Toyota smashed the time set by the new Brawn-Mercedes of Jenson Button. Full story...

Although wireless Internet is not a bad thing at all, using it in a motor vehicle might be. GM can claim that their system is designed for use by passengers, the only person who would really need it, and will use it most, is the driver. There already are too many distractions in a techno-filled vehicle to divert the person behind the wheel's attention, such as Bluetooth, navigation systems as well as lane-departure and blind-spot monitors. Full story...

The Who Works In Sports Guides are pleased to announce the release of the 2009 edition of "Who Works in Formula One". Full story...

Two racing veterans of Grand Prix racing, Fernando Alonso and Jarno Trulli have reacted with concern to the FIA's latest wave of fundamental rule changes in Formula 1. Full story...

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., - Buick and Jaguar each rank highest in vehicle dependability in a tie, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study(SM) (VDS) released today. Buick improves from a sixth-place ranking in 2008, while Jaguar improves from 10th place. Following in the top five rankings this year are Lexus, Toyota and Mercury. Full story...

"The all-new Fiesta is one of the most stylish cars in the world." That is the verdict of 28 leading designers and design experts from 19 countries who have awarded the eye-catching Ford model a prestigious 'red dot' award for international product design. Full story...

After getting to grips with a Courage-Oreca LMP1 car in Paul Ricard two weeks ago, Bruno Senna added DTM to his experience bank today as he took part in his first test for Mercedes-Benz. Full story...

Cadillac will offer wireless internet access for its best-selling model, adding a new dimension to the passenger experience. Cadillac Wi-Fi by Autonet Mobile comes to the CTS Sport Sedan in April, giving passengers full internet access in and around the car via their laptop or WiFi device. Full story...

Australian Formula 1 driver Mark Webber on Thursday backed suggestions that the voluntary budget cap scheme for 2010 is contrary to the spirit of formula one. Full story...

Following a recent visit to the Barcelona test garages, FIA's technical director Charlie Whiting inspected controversial technical features on some Formula 1 cars. Full story...

Some would argue that it's offensive to talk about a car like the $106,925 Audi A8L in times like these. Shoppers in this price bracket are, for the most part, economically immune to the impending financial apocalypse that descending upon the rest of us suckers. Full story...

Following a recent visit to the Barcelona test garages, FIA's technical director Charlie Whiting inspected controversial technical features on some Formula 1 cars. Full story...

Chrysler introduced soccer moms to the minivan over twenty-five years ago, and now Chrysler is once again leading the people-carrier market with the Chrysler Town & Country EV. This seven-passenger vehicle is a modern gas-electric hybrid version of the standard Town & Country. Full story...

Toronto, ON - Nissan Canada Inc. welcomes the all new 2009 Nissan cube to its vehicle line-up this spring, and to promote this exciting and unique addition Nissan has launched 'Hypercube', a unique social media campaign that celebrates, recognizes and rewards 'social creativity' in Canada. Full story...

COLOGNE, Germany - "The all-new Fiesta is one of the most stylish cars in the world." That is the verdict of 28 leading designers and design experts from 19 countries who have awarded the eye-catching Ford model a prestigious 'red dot' award for international product design. Full story...

Subaru of America, the only automaker to boost U.S. sales last year, promoted its top American executive to the reinstated post of COO. Full story...

Jack Roush is a one-horse kind of guy. And the iconic Ford Mustang has held his attention for nearly his entire adult life. Full story...

Jack Roush is a one-horse kind of guy. And the iconic Ford Mustang has held his attention for nearly his entire adult life. Full story...

The owners of the Concorso Italiano have named the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch as the site for this year's event in August. Full story...

When Bob Cockerham became a Suzuki dealer in 2006, he had great hopes for the franchise. But in November 2008 he gave up Car World Suzuki. Unit sales in 2008 dropped 60 percent from the previous year. Full story...