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In the big encyclopedia of American automobiles, one would be able to read the following: "Lincoln MKX - Premium midsize crossover; twin of the Ford Edge; chrome-clad vehicle with a longer list of features than the Edge Limited; competing against a number of road-oriented premium midsize SUVs such as the Lexus RX 350, Infiniti EX35 and Cadillac SRX." Full story...

Canada's Transport Minister John Baird today announced new regulations that make Canada's testing standards for child car seats unprecedented and world-leading. The regulations are part of the Government of Canada's commitment to ensure Canadian product safety standards are second to none. Full story...

High cost and still-limited performance will keep the number of electric cars at only 2 percent to 5 percent of the U.S. market a decade from now, a study by Deloitte Consulting issued this week said. Full story...

The last recession forced the auto industry to slash costs, shutter factories, tear up contracts and rely on government funding. Full story...

Toyota Motor Corp. officials took preliminary steps to publicly question the integrity of two witnesses testifying before a U.S. Congress panel that is probing the Japanese automaker's safety record, the Washington Post reported. Full story...

Nissan North America expects to recall 48,700 U.S.-built light trucks next week to fix a suspension part that may not have been welded properly. Full story...

Jérôme d'Ambrosio clinched victory in race 2 in Monaco after he led from start to finish. Full story...

Many weekends are heavy in racing at this time of the year, but next weekend's calendar will be particularly loaded! Adding to the very important qualifying session for the Indy 500, NASCAR will host its popular All-Star race in Charlotte, North Carolina. The American Le Mans Series will share the Laguna Seca track with the Star Mazda Series. The Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship will race alongside the World Challenge Series in yet another charged week-end in Mosport, Ontario. In Europe, DTM will be in Valencia, F2 in Monza and GT1 World in Brno! So much for rest during a long weekend! Full story...

Early simulations show that next year's formula one cars will be about two seconds slower per lap. Last year, teams including Brawn, Williams and Toyota stunned their rivals by designing cars with the controversial rear aerodynamic concept. Full story...

NASCAR driver, Brian Vickers, was released from a Washington, D.C. hospital on Friday night after admission to diagnose blood clots in his legs and near his lungs. Full story...

HRT has denied reports it is fighting for survival. Meanwhile, Sir Richard Branson on Saturday insisted Virgin Racing is not in danger of dropping out of formula one. Full story...

For Martin Truex Jr, racing at Dover International Speedway is like a homecoming. Although he's from New Jersey he considers the one-mile oval in Delaware, known as "the Monster Mile," his home track. And for good reason. His only NASCAR Sprint Cup win came here in 2007 when he was driving for DEI Racing and there are more reasons. Full story...

Renault can say mission accomplished after the Grand Prix of Monaco's qualifying session: three engines in the three first spots gave a solid picture for the manufacturer. Mark Webber's pole position means he has not start further than the first starting line since the beginning of the season (Melbourne 2, Sepang 1, Shanghai 2, Barcelona 1, Monaco 1). Full story...

Fernando Alonso on Saturday morning badly damaged his Ferrari in the last practice session before qualifying. Also on the edge of an accident in the 60-minute session, which finished with just two hours to go before qualifying, was the sister Ferrari, even though Felipe Massa clocked the second fastest time. Full story...

The FIA has told drivers to keep driving quickly when they are not on flying laps this weekend in Monaco. Full story...

In this case, the mobile device is the new 2011 Ford Fiesta. On May 13th, two Fiestas left the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, headed to Maker Faire, Silicon Valley's annual ideas festival. Full story...

This is the second and final instalment of "Quirky Cars I've Owned". You may remember that we had progressed to the English Wedge, a 1980 Triumph TR7 ragtop--a car that I both loved and hated. I bought that ride new, and it was one of the first wedges to be seen on Vancouver streets. Full story...

If you're a family-focused and value-minded Canadian used vehicle shopper, it's likely you're looking for a roomy and capable hauler that won't break the bank. If you tow a boat, have a cottage, or like to play in the mud on weekends, chances are you've decided that some type of 4x4 SUV will be joining your driveway in the near future. Full story...

Nissan North America expects to recall 48,700 U.S.-built light trucks next week to fix a suspension part that may not have been welded properly. Full story...

A federal judge on Friday drew upon a group of experienced attorneys who have handled some of the largest product liability cases in the U.S. to represent hundreds of consumers suing Toyota over unintended acceleration problems with its vehicles. U. Full story...