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Not only did Rubens Barrichello not change is gearbox before the race, but he dominated the Italian Grand Prix to take his second victory in the three last events. Full story...

The all-new 2010 Lincoln MKT three-row crossover - arriving in dealerships now - is raising the bar not only on luxury, but also on safety after earning a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To earn this designation, a vehicle must receive a rating of "good" in offset frontal-, side- and rear-impact evaluations and offer electronic stability control. The new MKT offers an array of standard crash-protection, crash-avoidance and driver-awareness features, and further solidifies Ford Motor Company's industry-leading number of Top Safety Picks. Full story...

For the first time ever, Volvo Cars is launching a global communication platform. The theme is "There's more to life than a Volvo. That's why you drive one". The aim is clear: "Volvo is to be perceived as a brand that stands out from the crowd, one that is bolder, inspires passion and is at the same time refined," says Michael Persson, global marketing communications director at Volvo Cars. Full story...

VANCOUVER,- Powertech, BC Hydro's subsidiary specializing in clean energy solutions, announced that it was selected by Shell Hydrogen, LLC to provide a new hydrogen-fuelling station at its gasoline retail station in Newport Beach, California. Full story...

Ripping the roof from their entry-level sports sedan was a smart move by Lexus. Not only is this segment searing hot these days, participation in this market can also be highly effective in transforming a manufacturer's reputation from soft and boring to youthful and free-spirited. Full story...

TORRANCE, Calif., - The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHV) Concept vehicle will make its world debut next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Full story...

Brawn is still yet to decide whether to change Rubens Barrichello's Spa-specification gearbox ahead of the Italian grand prix. Despite having some concerns about the unit after the oil leak and fire at the end of the Spa race two weeks ago, it successfully got the Brazilian through third practice and qualifying at high-speed Monza on Saturday. Full story...

F1 drivers on Saturday were warned about jumping over the new kerbs at Monza. Even though the kerbs were modified ahead of this year's Italian grand prix to prevent kerb-cutting, race director Charlie Whiting found the need to issue a caution to all teams on qualifying day. Full story...

Both BMW-Sauber drivers retired from qualifying at Monza with the same failures in their fresh V8 engines, the team revealed on Saturday. First Nick Heidfeld and then Robert Kubica had to park their cars during the Q2 session, on the same day mechanics fitted new BMW engines for the high speed demands of the Autodromo Nazionale. Full story...

Kyle Busch's teammate, Denny Hamlin says he'd help his teammate, but, not for a victory. Tonight's Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway will determine the final qualifiers for NASCAR's playoffs the Chase to the Sprint Cup. Multi-car teams raise the question, how far will a driver go to help a teammate? Full story...

In the hours before his debut qualifying session for Ferrari, Giancarlo Fisichella crashed half-way through the Saturday morning practice session at Monza. Full story...

If Jenson Button was not already feeling the pressure of his diminishing points lead, he should not read Christian Horner's latest comments. With Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber both in the fight to hunt down the Brawn driver for the championship, the Red Bull team boss likened Button's situation to a soccer player about to blow an important match with a penalty shot. Full story...

Max Mosley on Saturday dismissed as "fantasy" Ferrari and other FOTA members' desire to field three cars per team next year. Sir Frank Williams has already indicated that he will veto the suggestion, and the FIA president at Monza confirmed that the newly-signed Concorde Agreement does not include the possibility of three cars. Full story...

F1 drivers on Saturday were warned about jumping over the new kerbs at Monza. Even though the kerbs were modified ahead of this year's Italian grand prix to prevent kerb-cutting, race director Charlie Whiting found the need to issue a caution to all teams on qualifying day. Full story...

Lewis Hamilton took pole position at Monza, but an hour after qualifying it had already emerged that he will make an extra pitstop in the Italian grand prix. The FIA will confirm the news with the official race-start fuel weights later on Saturday afternoon, but it is certain that the reigning world champion headed into Q3 with a two-stop race strategy. Full story...

DEARBORN, Mich., - Some automotive enthusiasts express their love for cars by purchasing new wheels for their ride, while others simply collect toy model replicas. Not 24-year-old Daniel Verlarde, a longtime Mustang fanatic who decided to express his love permanently - by getting a new custom Mustang pony logo tattooed on his body. Full story...

Stuttgart. Stuttgart. Today, September 12, 2009, the Panamera of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart is officially release on the German market. Effective immediately, demonstration cars will be on display at authorized dealers in Germany; fixed purchase agreements with delivery promises and dates can then be signed. Full story...

The world's biggest-ever single day gathering of smart owners is today. It is set to be a very memorable occasion for enthusiasts of the iconic brand, and a particularly colourful affair too. Full story...

The all-new Jaguar XJ will take Knightsbridge by storm this autumn with the opening of a unique luxury viewing room at the Berkeley hotel. Full story...

The Chevrolet Cavalier was a common, affordable and simple car that found a home in countless driveways across the continent. Alongside its mechanical twin the Pontiac Sunfire, the Cavalier enjoyed a long and successful life before it was replaced by the Cobalt in 2005. Full story...